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Hi there! I've been researching different colleges, and I'm interested in Dartmouth. I noticed that some people refer to it as a liberal arts college. Can someone clarify whether Dartmouth should be c …

Hey everyone, what are some specific things I should be focusing on during my junior year of high school to maximize my chances of getting into a good college? Any advice would be super helpful!

Hi everyone! What should I expect after freshman year regarding classes, extracurriculars, and other opportunities? Also, how can I make the most out of my high school experience leading up to the col …

Hello! I've been thinking a lot about housing when I go to university in the near future. I know that many schools require freshmen to live on campus, but can we live off-campus starting from sophomor …

Hey, so there's a chance that I might have to switch high schools during my senior year. I'm worried about how this might affect my college applications and academic performance. Has anyone been throu …

Hello, I'm wondering when is the best time to take the SAT? Should I take it during my junior year or should I wait until senior year? Any advice is appreciated!

Hey everyone, I was wondering if it's required for freshmen to live on campus during their first year at most colleges? Are there any exceptions or schools that don't have this rule? Thanks in advance …

Hi all, as I'm approaching my junior year, I can't help but feel a little anxious about how fast it might go by. I've heard people say junior year goes by faster than previous years. Has this been tru …

I'm getting a little bit stressed out about my upcoming senior year, especially with college applications and more demanding classes. Does anyone have any helpful advice on how to successfully pass se …

Hello! I want to start looking for internships early on in college. Any tips on how to land an internship after completing my freshman year? Are companies open to hiring first-year students, or should …

I'm kind of worried about senior year. I've heard from a lot of people that it can be difficult. What factors contribute to the difficulty? Is it mostly the pressure of college apps? Or is it a combin …

Hi guys, as I'm researching college options, I've been looking into Early Decision programs. I'm a little worried though, as I will require financial aid to attend college. If I apply Early Decision, …

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit stressed right now as I haven't gotten the SAT score I wanted yet. What is the latest date I can take the SAT in senior year for it to still be considered in my college …

Hi all, I'm really interested in applying to a few University of California schools, but I'm quite confused by the application process. Regarding Early Decision, do any of the UC schools offer this op …

Hello! I'm thinking about applying to Tufts through their Early Decision program, but I'm not clear on whether it's a binding agreement or not. Could someone please clarify this for me? If I get accep …

Junior year is coming up soon and I've heard it's one of the most difficult and stressful years of high school. Any advice on how to deal with the workload, stress, and balancing extracurriculars? Tha …

So, I've been playing this sport since freshman year, but right now, I'm really thinking about quitting. I'm worried, though. Will it harm my chances of getting into a good college if I quit my sport …

Hello everyone, I applied to NYU early decision and am now waiting for the decision to come out. Does anyone know what time NYU typically releases their early decision results? Your help is greatly ap …

Hey guys, just wanted to ask - can I take the SAT in November of my senior year? I'm not happy with my current score and want to improve. Would colleges still consider my new score, even though the te …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've started to plan my college application strategy. I want to apply to some colleges through early decision, but I'm not sure which schools offer that option. Could an …