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I'm a high school junior with a felony on my record, and I'm really worried about my ability to receive financial aid for college. Is it still possible for me to obtain financial aid despite my felony …

Hi everyone! I have a lot of options for AP classes next year, and I'm not sure which ones I should take. Should I choose based on potential college majors, or should I focus on subjects I enjoy? Any …

Hi all, I've been hearing mixed opinions about whether Ivy League schools really care about AP exam scores. How much do my AP scores actually matter when applying?

Hello! I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes to supplement my regular high school coursework. I was wondering how colleges view these classes when considering my application. Are they seen …

Hi everyone, I've always dreamed of going to Princeton, but my GPA isn't the best (3.4). I'm involved in a bunch of extracurriculars and I have a high SAT score. Do you think it's still possible for m …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I'm worried that my extracurriculars might not be unique or impressive enough for top colleges. Can anyone give me advice on how to make my activities stand out or what kind of a …

Hi there! Over the past few years, I've been teaching myself Korean and have become quite proficient. Can I include this as an extracurricular activity on my college applications, or should I stick to …

Hey there! I absolutely love reading and have a rather impressive home library. Would it be okay if I list reading as one of my extracurricular activities on my college applications? Thanks for your i …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've taken the SAT twice and the ACT once. I'm not thrilled with my scores, so I'm considering taking them again. Do colleges view multiple attempts negatively? Will it hur …

Hi, I heard that some colleges look at applicants' social media profiles while reviewing applications. Is this true? Should I be cleaning up my social media before applying to college?

I have some pretty clear goals for my future, and I think writing about them in my college essay might help me stand out. How can I approach this topic in a way that's engaging and doesn't sound like …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm not sure what I want to major in when I go to college. Is it okay to apply as an undecided major, or will that hurt my chances of getting accepted? I'm worried …

Hey everyone! I just got my SAT scores back and I received a 1480. I know the Ivy League schools are extremely competitive, so I'm wondering if a 1480 SAT score will be competitive enough for these co …

I got a score of 1400 on my SAT, and I've been debating on whether it's good enough for the Ivy League schools. My dream is to get into Brown or Cornell. Do you think my score is competitive enough, o …

Hi everyone, I just received my SAT score and I got a 1490. I'm both excited and nervous, but I'm unsure if this score is good enough for Ivy League schools. Any thoughts or advice? Is it worth retaki …

I've heard that some colleges value demonstrated interest from applicants. How do I show that I'm really interested in a particular school without coming off as insincere or pushy? Is it even that imp …

Hey guys, I've heard some colleges require interviews as part of the application process, while others don't. Can anyone provide some insight? Is it common for colleges to require interviews, or is it …

I just got a 33 on the ACT, and I'm considering retaking it to get a higher score. I'm planning to apply to schools like Carnegie Mellon and Northwestern, and I'm worried that my current score is not …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to plan my junior year and I'm curious about how many extracurricular activities Ivy League schools typically expect from applicants. I don't want to spread myself too thin, bu …

Hey there! I'm a junior who's always wanted to become a nurse, but my GPA is around 2.9 due to some struggles with anxiety during my freshman and sophomore years. Is it still possible for me to pursue …