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Hi everyone, I’m unable to visit colleges in person due to COVID, so I'm relying on virtual college visits. How can I make the most of them, and what questions should I ask to get a real sense of each …
Hi, I'm an international student applying to US colleges, and I wanted to know if scholarships are often awarded to international students like me? I'm worried about the financial aspect of attending …
So, I've been babysitting my younger siblings and some neighborhood kids for the past couple of years, and I'm not sure if I can include this as an extracurricular activity on my college application. …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in doing research in college. How can I get involved in research as an undergraduate? Are there any specific programs or opportunities I sh …
I'm starting to work on my college essay, but I'm feeling a bit stressed about how long it might take to write something really good. For those of you who have already written your essays, how long di …
Hi everyone, I've been tutoring some students in math and science as a volunteer and was wondering if this would be considered an extracurricular activity when applying to college? If so, is there any …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or dual enrollment classes at my local community college next year. I've heard that both options can be helpful for college admissions, but …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching colleges. I've found a few that I'm really interested in, and I want to make sure they know that I'm genuinely enthusiastic about attending …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to start working on my college application essays. I know they're a crucial part of the application, and I want to make sure my writing skills are up to par. What …
Hey, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I was wondering if recommendation letters are always required or if it depends on the college. Also, any tips on how to ask teac …
Hey guys, I've been babysitting my younger siblings and some neighborhood kids quite often. I wanted to know if including babysitting as an extracurricular activity on my college applications would be …
Hey everyone! I'm having a difficult time coming up with unique and meaningful essay topics for my college applications. Can anyone share some effective brainstorming techniques or tips to help me fin …
Hey guys! I recently took the ACT and my score is slightly below the average of my target schools. Should I retake the ACT to increase my chances of getting in, or focus on other parts of my applicati …
Hi everyone! I've been thinking about applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm worried about the binding aspect. Is it really worth it, and does it significantly increase my chances of gett …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT, but my score isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Should I retake the test? How many times is too many times to take it? I'm worried about how it wil …
Hey everyone, I've been actively participating in my school's choir for the past few years, and I'm wondering if that counts as an extracurricular activity when it comes to college applications? Does …
Hi everyone, I'm thinking about writing my college essay about a failure I experienced and how I learned from it. Is this a good topic, or will it make me seem like a weak candidate? I want to show my …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon. I want to make the most of my visits, but I'm not sure what I should be doing while I'm on campus. What are some things you did …
Hi! I'm really into fitness and spend a lot of time at the gym working out. I'm not a part of any sports team, though. Can I list going to the gym as an extracurricular activity on my college applicat …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about applying Early Action to colleges. I'm not quite sure what the benefits are, though. Can anyone explain why applying Early Act …