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Hi! I'm a junior and I know I need to start thinking about getting letters of recommendation for my college applications. Should I be asking teachers from different subjects (like humanities and STEM) …
Hi everyone, I'm really interested in majoring in engineering when I go to college, but I don't have much experience or any extracurriculars in engineering-related fields. Are there certain things I c …
Hey guys! I'm a junior who's starting to feel really stressed about the college application process. Between school, extracurriculars, and worrying about getting into a good college, I'm struggling to …
Unfortunately, I have a felony on my record, and I'm worried it might affect my chances of getting financial aid for college. Does anyone know if having a felony will disqualify me from receiving fina …
Hi all, I recently received my decisions and didn't get into my top choice schools. I'm debating whether to take a gap year to work on my application and try again, or just go to one of the schools th …
I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about taking the SAT. When should I start studying for it? And what resources do you recommend? Thanks in advance for the help!
Hi! I'm really passionate about filmmaking and want to major in film production. What are some ways I can showcase my passion in my college applications? Should I submit a portfolio, even if it's not …
I have a good GPA, solid course rigor, and strong extracurriculars. However, I haven't taken many AP courses at my school. Will this hurt my chances of getting into highly-ranked colleges, or can I st …
I got my ACT scores back and received a 33. I'm happy with it, but I'm unsure if it's competitive enough for the Ivy League schools I'm considering, like Penn and Brown. Should I retake the test or fo …
Hello, I've been considering taking a gap year to volunteer abroad, but I'm worried that colleges might view it unfavorably. How do schools generally view applications of students who've taken gap yea …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior weighing my options for college. I've visited a few schools that have an amazing vibe, with lots of clubs and events, but their academic programs aren't as prest …
Hi guys, I'm a junior, and I've been trying to figure out what a good unweighted GPA would be when aiming for Ivy League schools. Any input would be much appreciated!
Hello, I'm a junior and I've been actively involved in my church for years. Can activities like this be considered extracurricular on college applications? Thanks in advance!
Hey there, I'm a junior and I have a part-time job because I need to help support my family. I have less time to devote to extracurricular activities as a result. Will having a part-time job instead o …
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 …