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The Common App essay is making me slightly anxious, ngl. How are you all brainstorming topics? I feel like I either have too many ideas or none at all. What's working for others in finding that perfec …
So, I've received a couple of interview offers, but I'm also hearing that they might not be that important. How much weight do they really carry in admissions decisions? Anyone got the scoop?
Hey fam, applying to NHS and stuck on the leadership part. They want examples of leadership, but I'm not sure what counts. I've captained a sports team and organized a few events - does stuff like tha …
I'm in the Beta Club at my school, and I've been wondering if it's considered a form of the National Honor Society? Do colleges see it the same way, or should I try to join NHS specifically? Any advic …
Not to rat anyone out, but I've noticed a pretty high amount of class skipping at my school. I'm curious about the reasons behind this, but I'm also wondering how colleges view absences. If someone ha …
Hey everyone! I’m planning to take the Psychology CLEP exam soon, and I’m a bit stressed. Do you have any tips for studying effectively? How do you all usually organize your study schedule to cover al …
Life happened and I need to cancel my upcoming CLEP exam. Can anyone guide me through the process? I've never had to cancel a standardized test before and I'm slightly freaking out.
Hello! So, Georgetown is one of my top choice schools, and I'm in the process of organizing my application plan. I couldn't find definitive info on their application platform: is Georgetown on the Com …
I'm aiming to apply to some art programs and I need to submit my portfolio. Is there a way to do that through the Common App, or is it something I handle separately? If you've done this, I could reall …
I've got my eyes on a couple of University of California schools, and I'm trying to plan out my application strategy. Can someone tell me if UC schools are part of the Common App system or if they use …
Hi all, I’m a bit confused about the calculator policy for CLEP exams. I’m gearing up to take a few tests and not sure if I should be practicing with or without one. Does anyone know if they allow cal …
Junior here getting a bit stressed about GPA stuff. My high school uses a weighted GPA system, and I'm not sure how colleges view this. How do they compare students from different high schools with di …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in becoming a physical therapist and I'm currently planning my upcoming high school courses. What kind of classes should I focus on to better prepare myself for a P …
Hey! I'm no Picasso, but I seriously enjoy photography. I’m thinking of taking a photography class in my senior year, but I'm not planning to major in art. Do you think colleges would like that I’m ex …
I'm super interested in Brown University, especially because of the Open Curriculum, and I'm eager to hear from anyone who's been there or is currently enrolled. What's life like on campus? How collab …
I'm about to pick my classes for senior year and considering doubling up on science. Just curious about which science classes people found really tough. Is AP Chem really the beast everyone says it is …
Anyone know if coming from a small or large graduating class has an impact on your college app? I attend Jenks and the class sizes are huge - will colleges consider that in my app?
Okay, so I'm all in for taking a CLEP exam to score some college credit, but I can't seem to figure out where I can actually take the test. Does anyone know how to locate the nearest CLEP exam centers …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to link my Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) to my Common App. Could someone walk me through the process or provide some tips for making sure it gets done correctly?
Just trying to plan out my senior year schedule and I'm a little lost. Does anyone know roughly how much time I'll need to set aside to properly complete the Common App?