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How crucial is a high school business class curriculum for an aspiring business major?

So, I'm a high school junior with a keen interest in pursuing business in college. I have an option to take business classes at my school like Marketing and Intro to Business. Are these classes really …

2 years ago

How do activities qualify as community service for NHS?

Hey guys, quick question as I'm looking to beef up my extracurriculars, especially for National Honor Society. I know community service is a big component, but I'm a bit lost on what counts. Does it h …

2 years ago

Is National Honor Society considered an extracurricular?

So I'm filing out my college apps and was wondering, do admissions view National Honor Society as an extracurricular activity, or is it seen more as an academic honor? Not sure where to list it on the …

2 years ago

How are selections made for National Honor Society?

Hello fellow high schoolers, as someone aiming to strengthen my extracurriculars, I'm curious about National Honor Society. How exactly are students selected for NHS? Is it just based on grades, or do …

2 years ago

How does attending a public school affect my college admissions process?

So, I'm from a pretty standard public school and I'm starting to stress a bit about how my school's reputation might impact my college apps. Do colleges take into account the type of school you come f …

2 years ago

Can Artificial Intelligence detection affect my Common App submission?

I read something unsettling about colleges using AI to detect whether essays were written by the applicants or not. It made me wonder—does the Common App have any similar AI checks in place that look …

2 years ago

Texas Tech Trademarks

Sup folks! I've been checking out colleges in Texas and wanted to get the lowdown on Texas Tech. What kind of programs or majors is Texas Tech University super strong in? Do they have any signature sp …

2 years ago

How do UCF honors classes affect your college application?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to look at colleges seriously. I’ve heard that the Honors College at UCF offers some unique classes. Can anyone tell me whether taking these UCF honors classes …

2 years ago

Impact of a 'C' in an honors class on my GPA?

Feeling a bit down because I just got a C in an honors course... Can someone tell me how bad this is? Will colleges see past the grade if they know it's an honors class? Also, what's the impact on my …

2 years ago

Which colleges require a counselor recommendation for applying?

Sup y'all! In the midst of planning my college apps and I'm trying to figure out if it's a common thing for colleges to require a counselor recommendation. How should I prepare for this if it's necess …

2 years ago

High School Yearbook Class—What's Involved?

Could someone enlighten me about what taking a yearbook class in high school entails? Is it considered an extracurricular or part of the curriculum?

2 years ago

What are some unique topics I can explore in my college essays?

Struggling here to brainstorm for my college essay. I want to stand out but also be true to myself. What are some unique angles or topics you guys think can make a college essay pop? Any advice on how …

2 years ago

How do summer college classes benefit high school students?

I've heard that taking college classes over the summer can be a good thing for high school students, but I'm a bit lost. How do they actually help? Do colleges look at them favorably, or is it more ab …

2 years ago

How do high school credits work and what do I need to graduate?

Okay, so I'm trying to understand this whole high school credit system. Can someone explain how many credits I need to graduate? Also, do certain classes have more credits than others? I want to make …

2 years ago

Strengths of Colorado State University

I'm in my junior year and starting to really narrow down my college list. Does anyone know what Colorado State University is best known for, academically speaking? What are their top programs or areas …

2 years ago

How does the application process for National Honor Society work?

Hey folks, I'm a bit confused about the application process for NHS. What steps should I follow? Are there any personal statements or recommendation letters needed?

2 years ago

UT Austin Application: Common App or not?

Hi friends, Junior here getting a headstart on apps and I have my eye on UT Austin. I'm a little confused about which application platform they use. So, does UT Austin utilize the Common App for their …

2 years ago

Aggie Specialties

Yo, what's up! I'm super into STEM and I've got my eye on Texas A&M. Before I commit to applying though, does anyone know what kinds of programs or fields Texas A&M University is most reputable in? Li …

2 years ago

What range of different science classes should I take in high school?

Hey guys, junior here feeling a bit stressed about course selection. I want to apply as a STEM major but I'm not sure which science classes are best. Should I go for breadth (taking bio, chem, physics …

2 years ago

What value do English honors classes add to my transcript?

Junior here trying to plan out classes! Does taking an English honors class add significant value to my transcript for competitive colleges, or is it pretty much the same as taking the regular class i …

2 years ago
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