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I'm mapping out my high school courses and kinda stressed about fitting everything in. Do many colleges actually require a full 4 years of history on our transcripts?
Hey folks, I've been hearing a lot about 'non-traditional' applicants to medical school and I'm curious—what exactly do med schools find appealing in non-traditional applicants? And do you know any sp …
Hey everyone! I've been looking at George Washington University and I really like what I see – it's got that urban campus, strong poli-sci programs, and plenty of internship opportunities. For my coll …
Hey everyone, junior here aiming for a nursing career! I want to make sure I take the right steps in high school and beyond. What kind of classes should I be looking to take now, and what are the requ …
So, I've heard lots of great things about Howard University and its legacy. As a high schooler keen on HBCUs, I’d love to know more about the day-to-day student experience and the campus culture. Anyb …
This one’s for those in the know about Northwestern University. What’s the environment like; is it competitive, collaborative, or something else? What stands out about the student life outside academi …
So I'm set on majoring in Environmental Science and I’ve heard good things about Salve Regina's program. What extracurriculars should I be focusing on to strengthen my application to programs like the …
I recently visited Bucknell and the campus culture really resonated with me. I’m interested in finding more schools with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education and a vibrant social …
Yale's got a reputation and an array of programs that are hard to beat. But realistically, I need backup options. Can anyone suggest schools that might not be Ivies but come close in prestige or quali …
I just wanted to ask the community if taking Precalculus is essential for college applications. I'm in Algebra 2 and weighing my options for next year. How much do colleges value this course?
I’m not super into history, but I’ve heard some colleges might require US History? Can someone break down for me if taking US History is something I need to do for college admissions, like how many ye …
For those with college experience, I'm curious if there are advantages to taking honors classes in college. Will it make a difference for job apps or grad school? Feeling a bit anxious about how to pl …
Hey everyone, I'm in the process of looking into colleges and I've heard quite a bit about Howard University, especially about its legacy and all. Curious to know - what specific majors or academic pr …
I'm currently a high school junior starting to eye potential colleges, and Lebanon Valley College made it onto my radar. Anyone here have thoughts on what LVC is known for or what special programs or …
Hello! I’m in 8th grade and our school is having us take the PSAT 8/9. Can someone who’s taken it before fill me in on what math topics I can expect to see on the test?
Random question, but I've heard some colleges actually require you to pass a swim test to graduate – is that for real? If so, which schools have this requirement?
I am just trying to calculate my chances here and came across the term '2nd class honors GPA'. Could someone please explain what this means? Also, I would love to know if American colleges consider th …
I'm pretty curious about Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) since it popped up on my college search. Does anybody know what VCU is particularly known for that might give it an edge over other scho …
Quick question, I've heard a lot about testing policies changing and I'm not the best at standardized tests. Can someone tell me which colleges have decided not to require the SAT? And should I still …
I've heard a lot about the importance of AP courses for college apps, but what about honors classes? Do they make a big difference in how colleges view your academic rigor, or should I focus on gettin …