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Hello fellow students! I'm scheduling my classes and wonder if most colleges require us to have a fine arts credit. Does this hold any weight during the admissions process?

Alright, so I'll be a junior next year and I've heard that things have been changing a lot in high schools around the country. Anyone willing to share what high school life is really like right now in …

Hi everyone—I'm trying to figure out the steps to connect my Naviance account to the Common App. Our school uses Naviance for everything and I know they need to sync up somehow. Could you all explain …

Hi, peeps! Gotta start my NHS essay and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have any solid tips or approaches that could help in crafting an NHS essay that stands out? What do admission committees …

Hi guys, as someone who's super interested in majoring in business, I'm on the hunt for colleges that have standout business programs. Could you share your recommendations or experiences with business …

I just got an invite to join my school's chapter of NHS, and I'm curious about what activities and commitments it involves. Can someone who's been a part explain what kind of projects you get involved …

What's good, folks? I'm working on my UC list and heard a lot about UC San Diego. Any of you know what they're especially strong in, like top majors or research opportunities?

Hey peeps! Quick question – which colleges actually require teacher recommendations? Also, how many do they typically ask for? Just trying to plan ahead so I don’t spring this on my teachers at the la …

Hey everyone! So I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, and I really love Brown's open curriculum and the overall campus culture I've heard about. But, I want to make sure I have a solid list of options. …

Hey guys, I've been trying to shortlist colleges and I'm curious if applying for a program that a university is particularly known for (like Psychology at a well-regarded school in that field) makes a …

Hey everyone! I'm really drawn to Cornell's vibe with a strong sense of community and emphasis on research and various disciplines. However, I'm keeping my options open and looking for schools that ma …

Hello friends! Could someone please explain how the college interview process usually goes? What should I expect during the interview, and are there different formats depending on the college (like vi …

Hey, so I love cooking and I'm thinking of joining a culinary class at my high school. Do you guys think this could help my college app in any way, especially if I want to major in something related t …

Hello peeps! Can someone help me understand which colleges ask for the CSS Profile? I know it’s for financial aid but isn’t FAFSA enough? Trying to figure out how to prepare for this.

Hello friends! I heard that you can link your PSAT scores to Khan Academy for personalized practice. Could someone walk me through how to do that? I really want to make the most of my study sessions f …

I'm all into the San Diego vibe, and SDSU seems like a cool place. Before I get too excited, could someone share some fun facts that really capture the spirit of San Diego State University? Like what …

As I'm preparing my calendar and study schedule, I realized I'm not sure about the exact length of the PSAT. Anyone knows the breakdown of the sections and total time I'll be sitting for the test? Thi …

Hey everyone, I'm super into criminal justice and aiming for a career in law enforcement or legal work. How do I go about finding colleges recognized for their criminal justice programs? Are there par …

I'm low-key stressed because I just got my PSAT results and I scored a 1090. Is that considered a good score for a junior? How much should I aim to improve for the SAT, and do you have any tips for st …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and just found out about the CLEP exams. I'm considering taking a few to get some college credits out of the way. Can anyone shed light on if they're widely accepted by coll …