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Hi there, I'm a junior and I'm starting to plan my senior year schedule. I want to challenge myself, but I'm worried about taking on too much, especially with college applications on the horizon. How …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I find myself being bombarded with school work, extracurriculars, and college research. How do you guys balance researching prospective colleges while keeping up with your …
I'm a high school junior who's trying to figure out how many AP classes I should be taking to be competitive for Ivy League admissions. Is there a recommended number of AP classes that would maximize …
Hello! I'm a little bit stressed about my course load for senior year. I'm not sure if I should take more challenging classes even if it means my GPA might drop, or if I should stick with easier class …
Hi all! I'm a junior, and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. I've heard that it can save money and help improve my chances of getting into a b …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to look into financial aid for college. How can I find colleges that offer the best financial aid packages? What resources should I use? Thanks for your he …
Hi everyone, I've been heavily involved in community service throughout high school and even founded a volunteer organization for my city. However, I haven't received any prestigious national awards o …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I've taken the SAT/ACT a few times already, but I'm considering retaking it again to improve my score. I'm worried that retaking the test multiple times might hurt my chanc …
Hey guys! I'm currently a junior, and I'm unsure what I'd like to major in yet. Is it better to apply as an undecided major or should I choose a major for now and possibly change it later? I'll be app …
Hi all, I've heard that demonstrating leadership skills is important for college applications. What are some ways I can showcase my leadership skills, even if I don't hold an official leadership posit …
Hi everyone! I noticed that I've used 'I' quite a lot in my college essay. Is it acceptable to use first-person pronouns or should I try to rephrase my sentences without them? I don't want my essay to …
Hey everyone! I'm interested in the intersection of biology and computer science, and I'm unsure if I should pursue an established major like bioinformatics or approach schools that allow me to create …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I want to make the most of my upcoming summer break to build a strong college application. Can anyone give me some advice on what activities or experiences …
Hey everyone, I've been working on my college essays and I naturally gravitate towards using humor in my writing. I'm not sure if this is appropriate or if it might hurt my chances. Have any of you su …
Hey guys! I've been working on my college essays, and I'm struggling with the 'Why this college?' prompt. I want to make my essay stand out, but I'm not sure how to approach it. Can anyone give me tip …
Hey everyone, I've been doing some research into financial aid, and I'm a little lost. Can someone clarify for me whether financial aid packages typically cover all four years of college, or if they c …
Hey, I'm a bit confused about the college application process. Can someone please explain the difference between rolling admissions and regular decision? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I recently started participating in a research project through an internship at a local university. I'm wondering how much this research experience will help …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been researching colleges a lot lately. I've got a pretty big list of schools that I'm interested in, but I'm worried that applying to too many might be a bad idea. I' …
Hi there, I'm finding it tough to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college applications. How do you all manage your time and maintain a sense of balance during this process? Any tips would be …