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Hey guys, I’m starting to look at my post-high school options and was wondering about the standardized testing requirements for community colleges. Does anyone know if community colleges generally req …
Hi folks! I've been hearing a lot about 'likely letters' lately and kind of understand that they're good news, but what are they really? Who usually gets these and do all colleges send them out or jus …
Hi folks! So I'm planning out my college applications, and I’ve got a mix of state and private schools on my list. For some schools, I know I need to use the Common Application, but I'm not sure about …
I've heard mixed opinions about National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and the National Honor Society (NHS). Can someone clarify the key differences and which one is more prestigious or bene …
Hi guys, Ive heard some chatter about CLEP exams, and I'm a bit confused about what they are. Could someone explain what a CLEP exam is, and how it could potentially benefit me in my college journey?
Quick question, folks. I'm from a high school with a pretty large graduating class (think several hundred students), and I'm curious if and how that affects college admissions. Do colleges take that i …
Hey everyone, I’m thinking about taking some high school classes over the summer to get ahead on credits. Has anyone done this, and do you think it helped with your college applications or just gave y …
So, I found some free online classes that grant high school credits, and I'm considering taking a few. Are they seen as legit by colleges, or should I stick to my high school's offerings and community …
Alright, I’m on the hunt for online college courses that I could possibly take for credit while I’m still in high school, but everything seems expensive. Anyone know of free options that are out there …
I'm exploring healthcare careers and I want to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Are there any online classes for high school students that include hands-on experience? How do the online com …
When I'm filling out applications, should I list National Honor Society as an academic honor or is it considered more of an extracurricular activity?
I'm seriously considering Oberlin for its liberal arts education, but I'm curious about what specific things make Oberlin stand out from other colleges. Does anyone know what their claim to fame is or …
Feeling a tad overwhelmed with the Activities section. Can someone explain what 'current experience' refers to on the Common App? Does it mean the activities I'm still doing in my junior year or can i …
I’ve been taking a lot of honors and AP classes and I heard that this might affect my GPA because of a different scale. Can someone explain how the honors GPA scale works in high school compared to re …
Hey everyone! I've heard a little about CLEP exams, but I'm looking for some solid advice on how utilizing them might save me time and money during college. If anyone's taken these and can share their …
Anyone know of a solid free online biology course for high school students? Trying to prep for my AP Bio exam next year and wondering if supplementing with an online course is a smart move.
Hey folks! So I’m really into engineering and I want to demonstrate that passion to colleges. I’ve taken a basic engineering class at school but I’m craving more. What other high school engineering cl …
Hey everyone, I've been exploring colleges and came across Illinois Wesleyan University. What are some unique strengths or programs that IWU is known for? I'm super into both music and sciences, and I …
Okay, so I'm planning to take a CLEP exam soon and I'm a bit anxious about the format. Can anyone here share what the experience is like? Like, are there mostly multiple-choice questions, or do I need …
Hey guys! So, I've been looking into colleges to apply to and was wondering if there are any schools that don't require you to submit high school transcripts? I know transcripts are super important, b …