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Stress levels are high right now... I have my grades in numbers but universities talk about GPA. Does anyone know a good high school GPA calculator that can turn these number grades into a GPA? Please …
I'm super stressed about standing out for college applications, and I've heard coding is a big plus. Can anyone share their experience with online Python courses? Do they help you get an edge in admis …
I’m a homeschooled student gearing up for the PSAT, and I'm clueless where I’m supposed to take it. Does anyone have information on how homeschoolers can register for the PSAT or where we can take it?
Quick question - does being a part of NHS help with getting scholarships? I heard some things about this and wanted to get the facts straight.
So I'm a bit stressed because I've heard how important AP classes are, but do all high schools offer AP classes? If not, will colleges take it into consideration if my school doesn’t offer APs?
Hey everyone, I'm torn between choosing advanced or honors classes for next year (junior year), and I'm not entirely sure which would suit me best or look better for college apps. Any advice on how to …
Hey guys! Junior here starting to feel the heat of the college app process. I wanted to know, what’s the usual list of things that colleges require from applicants? In particular, I'm looking at a ran …
Hey peeps, just curious, has anyone stumbled upon any free online classes that could complement what we’re learning in high school? I saw some stuff for adults looking to complete their high school di …
Hey everyone, I'm in the process of gathering my documents for college applications, and I'm not exactly sure what an official high school transcript includes. Can anyone share what details are typica …
Yo, I'm an athlete planning on playing sports in college. Just wondering if anyone knows the advantages of making sure my high school courses are NCAA approved? Does it make a difference in the recrui …
Hi all, I'm a junior right now and I'm pretty set on pursuing mechanical engineering in college. Can someone suggest which high school classes are the most beneficial to take to prepare for this field …
Alright, I've been trying to keep track of my grades but it's getting tricky. What's the best way to figure out my cumulative high school GPA? I want to make sure I'm on track for my college applicati …
I'm curious, would a 3.5 GPA be competitive for most colleges? I know it's not as high as a 4.0, but is it still considered 'good'? I'm thinking of how it stands for admissions and scholarships. Thoug …
Hey everyone, I’m a junior and starting to really consider where I want to apply. Boston University is high on my list, but I honestly have no clue what the atmosphere is like. Can anyone elaborate on …
I know colleges want to see you challenge yourself, but just how many core classes like math, science, English, and social studies are required in high school to not only graduate but to also be compe …
As I'm picking classes for next semester, what science courses are typically required for high school graduation? I want to make sure I'm on track.
Hey everyone, with my schedule being pretty packed, I was considering taking geometry online next semester. Worried about how it might look to colleges though. Are online high school courses looked do …
Okay, so history is a passion of mine, and I've completed most courses at my current school. I found an online history course that’s pretty interesting. How do colleges view these? Are they seen as ri …
I recently came across the term 'consortium' when exploring colleges, like the New England Consortium of Colleges. Could someone explain to a somewhat stressed junior what exactly this means in the co …
Hey guys! I was talking to a friend about starting our college applications and they mentioned something about a fee for using the Common App. I'm a little worried about costs and all, so I wanted to …