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Hi there! I have a really great relationship with one of my sophomore year teachers, but I keep hearing that colleges prefer letters of recommendation from junior year teachers. Is this true? Thanks f …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork and extracurricular activities. I want to do well in both, but I'm finding it difficult to manage my time. Do you have any tips o …
Hi there! I'm a junior trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm torn between taking more challenging courses (like APs) and potentially lowering my GPA, or taking easier classes to maintain a high …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT. My score isn't bad, but it's not exactly what I was hoping for. With many colleges now offering test-optional admissions, I'm wondering …
I have a scene in my college essay where I'd like to include some dialogue. Is it okay to use dialogue in a college essay or should I avoid it? Thanks for any advice!
Hey everyone, I want to write about a failure I experienced and how it helped me grow for my college essay. But I'm worried that it might make me look bad to admissions officers. Is it a bad idea to w …
Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching the college application process. I know financial aid is an important factor for many students, but I'm not exactly sure how it works …
Nursing has always been my passion, but my high school grades have been less than ideal. Do bad high school grades mean that I won't be able to pursue a career in nursing? How can I make up for my lac …
Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out how many extracurriculars should be on my application to be competitive for Ivy League schools. Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks!
Hello, I'm a junior who's been researching college admissions and I'm curious about how demonstrated financial need might impact the process. Do colleges take this into account when making admissions …
Hey everyone, I got a couple of 4's on my AP exams and am concerned if it would hurt my chances of getting into Ivy League schools. What are your thoughts?
Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been working at a part-time job for almost a year now. Is it suitable to include my job as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thanks fo …
Hey everyone, I've just finished the first draft of my college essay, and I was wondering what the best approach is for editing and revising. Should I ask for feedback from my teachers, peers, or fami …
Hey there! I've been looking at different universities and I came across some research universities that are also known for having a liberal arts feel on campus. Can you guys suggest some schools that …
Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about art and take classes outside of school. Is this considered an extracurricular activity for college applications? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!
Hi! I'm a junior and, lately, I've been questioning my initial choice of major. If I apply to college for one specific major and get accepted, how difficult would it be to switch majors once I'm enrol …
Hi! I'm a junior and I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon. I'm a little stressed about how much my score will impact my chances of getting into a good college. Are standardized test scores really …
Hey all! I'm currently a junior, and I was wondering whether it's too early or too late for me to start working on my college essays. When is the best time to start? Should I wait until senior year or …
Hey everyone, the Common App includes a prompt about a significant challenge one has faced, and I'm not sure how to approach this in a meaningful and honest way without sounding like I'm complaining. …
Hi! I'm quite serious about my fitness routine and spend a significant amount of time at the gym. Would it be appropriate to mention this as an extracurricular activity on my college applications, or …