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Hey guys, I'm a high school junior planning to apply to some UC schools next year. I was wondering if they look at first semester senior year grades during the admissions process, or if they only look …

Hey everyone, I was wondering if it's possible to significantly raise my GPA during my junior year? How much can it really improve in just a year? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Than …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to NYU. I was just wondering, do all freshmen have to live on-campus in dorms during their first year? Are there any exceptions?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting my college search, and I'm curious to know if all liberal arts colleges are private institutions. Are there any public liberal arts colleges out there? If so, how d …

Hey everyone, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with high school recently and I'm considering trying to graduate a year early. Is it possible to graduate after junior year? If so, what sort of steps …

I'm a bit stressed out, and I'm considering dropping one of my classes this year. Will it negatively impact my college applications if I drop a class during my senior year? Should I stick with it or p …

Hey everyone! I've heard that junior year is typically the most stressful out of all the high school years and I want to know why. Is it because of increased academic pressure, college visits, or stan …

Hey everyone! I'm going to be entering my senior year soon and I want to make sure I'm on top of everything. Can someone help me figure out what things I should be doing during the summer before senio …

My junior year wasn't the best, and I'm wondering if it's possible to significantly raise my GPA during my senior year. Do colleges take into account an upward trend or would they still focus on my ov …

I've heard that junior year is the most challenging in high school, and I'm already feeling the pressure. Can someone offer any advice on how to get through this year with both your grades and your sa …

Hey folks! I'm a high school junior who's aiming for a pre-med track in college. I've been looking at some liberal arts colleges, but I'm not sure if they're the best fit for a pre-med student. Do you …

Hi all, I'm a little worried about my senior year AP exams. Do the scores have any significant impact on college admissions? I'm planning to take quite a few APs, so I'm trying to gauge how important …

Hi there! As a high school junior, I've started thinking about how I'll adjust to college life and the academic rigor. I'm feeling a little bit stressed and was wondering if you guys have any tips on …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I was wondering how important senior year grades are for college admissions. I know the application process often happens during senior year, but do colle …

Hey everyone! I'm a stressed junior trying to navigate the college search process. I recently started considering liberal arts colleges, but I'm not sure if they offer graduate programs. Can someone p …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior wondering what it means when an early decision application gets deferred. Will I still be considered for the regular decision pool? What does this mean for my chances …

I've seen a lot of people talking about how important junior year grades are, but I'm curious if colleges also check your senior year grades? I want to continue working hard, but I'm a little bit stre …

I'm currently a junior and stressing about my GPA. How much can I raise my GPA during senior year? Any suggestions for making the most out of my remaining time in high school?

Hi guys, I'm a junior and planning my college applications for next year. I was wondering if it's possible to apply to one school with early action and another one with early decision at the same time …

Hi guys! I was wondering if there's a general rule for how much your grades can drop during senior year before colleges might rescind your admission offer. I want to make sure I keep my grades up, but …