Academics
Which classes must I take for four years of high school?
What is English and Math.
What are the two most widely accepted standardized tests college consider?
What is SAT and ACT
Name three extracurriculars that colleges consider.
What are sports, music, and theater. Also acceptable are any combination of arts, student government, school clubs, volunteer work, or a part time job!
What writing is required for everyone to apply for college?
What is the Personal Statement or main essay.
What are the top three things to consider in a college?
Academic, personal and financial fit!
Which classes SHOULD I take for four years of high school?
What is foreign language, science, and history
Do I take both SAT and ACT tests or just one?
What is YOUR choice!
The most popular group for high achievers
What is National Honor Society
How many words can my essay have?
What is 650.
What's the best way to know if I might like a college?
What is visiting campus in person and see if you can envision yourself there.
What level of classes is more challenging?
What is AP (or IB)
Can I retake the test to get a better score?
What is yes, ou may superscore.
The number of activites you can list on Common pp.
What is 10?
Can I use AI to create my essay?
What is NO Way. You are better off writing it yourself.
How do I know if will like a big university or a small college?
What is more important - big classes or smaller classes where you get to know your professors?
What metric do colleges consider when looking at grades?
What is your GPA
Do colleges require test scores?
What is, not always! Most colleges are tst optional but it depends on the college and what major you are considering.
What is better - more extracurriculars or leadership in a few?
What is leadership!
What is the number one characteristic admissions looks for in an essay?
What is authenticity
What matters most about location?
What is thinking about distance from home and how urban or quiet a campus is?
What classes should I take to get into a good STEM program in college?
What are AP Physics and AP Calculus
What is the highest score for SAT and ACT?
What is 1600 and 36.
Should I play as many sports as possible?
Usually one or two varsity is plenty.
Does every college just have one essay?
What is no, many colleges require supplemental essays about their college.
The first person to talk to if you don't like your new roomate.
Who is the RA (Resident Assistant)