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My school doesn't offer German, but I have an option to pursue German out of school (via community college). I heard that colleges like to see atleast 3 years of world language, and since I already di …

Exactly how is a weighted GPA calculated? My best guess is that it's evaluated via the grades you get from course work. But, I wonder if it could also be calculated from the mean amount of points scor …

Hi

Does UC rate COSMOS at UCSC much higher than UCSC SIP ?

Thanks

What is the difference between having an AP class with an exam on my course transcripts rather than just the exam score?

I'm wondering whether or not it would look better if I did a class than if I se …

Hello, after reading some posts about dual enrollment and having taken some dual enrollment classes, I have developed some of the following questions.

1.Does dual enrollment classes look bad when your …

I have known the teacher I want to ask for four-five years now, and have had multiple classes with him, but am unsure what I should request in hopes of a unique, eye-catching letter? I know he could j …

My Spanish teacher said i could exceed to Spanish 2 or 3 (3 is honors) and I'm not sure which one I would rather take. Which do you think would be the best choice for college applications?

Do you guys have a program for students with learning disabilities????

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Do you guys have any program for students with learning disabilities???? Like a college that is big but can also give you extra support while being a freshman in college the first year not a transiti …

Each school on our list has "YOUR ESTIMATED NET COST" listed. How do you arrive at those numbers? They are wildly at odds with what Net Price Calculators are coming up with. Help me understand what …

I'm planning on doing a coding summer program, and I'm an active member in one school club (I also did 2 varsity sports so I couldn't do more clubs, although I'm not good at those sports)

I know I'm o …

For context I am Jewish and I have been researching whether or not schools are antisemitic. I already have a problem with this at my high school but it is manageable. I would like to bond with other J …

I kow that it can help advance through a college course, but i just want some clarification on when I should look into taking one of these exams. Mainly so that I can plan my actions before I actually …

I applied to SDSU and was waitlisted but just recently got accepted. I am very happy about my acceptance but in my first semester of senior year I took honors pre-calc and got a D and then dropped it …

Should scores of 1 and 2 be submitted to colleges or withheld?

Ok, so I'm a Junior in high school, and in my freshman year, I didn't do too well and mostly just got C's. I have the option to retake the courses online this summer. Is it worth all the work or shoul …

I got my state test back and it estimates I should have a 24 ACT score if I were to take it now. I'm a rising freshman so what should my ACT score be if I take it Spring of Junior year (2026)

Hi! I’m a senior in high school who will be attending Chapman University in the fall and I had a quick question regarding transferring from a four year to another four year. For context, I will be in …

I have my AP World test soon and I'm predicting that I'll get around a 3 or a 4. I'm aiming to study filmmaking at USC (which I'm aware is very competitive). Should I report a score like that, or woul …