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Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out the best course load for next year. Is it better to have a high GPA in easier classes, or a slightly lower GPA in more challenging cl …
Hey, I'm a bit stressed about applying to college and I'm not sure whether I should go for early decision or early action. Can you explain the differences between the two and which one might be a bett …
Hello! I'm a junior working on my college list, and I'm trying to figure out how to balance reach, target, and safety schools. How many of each type of school should I apply to? Are there any guidelin …
Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school and I'm thinking about joining a sports team to diversify my extracurriculars. I know that playing sports might help my college application, but I'm not exactly su …
Hey! I'm curious about the college essay review process. Do admissions officers actually read every single essay, or do they only read a select few? I'm just wondering how much effort I should put int …
Hey there! i wanted to know, can you take an IB exam without having taken the full course? I'm kind of interested in testing myself in a subject, but my school doesn't offer the course. Is it even pos …
Hey guys! I'm considering applying to a college with a binding Early Decision program, but I'm a little nervous about committing. How can I decide if this is the right choice for me? What are the pros …
Hi there, I recently took the SAT and scored a 1450. I'm aiming for top-tier colleges and I'm not sure if my score is good enough. Is it worth retaking the test or should I focus on other aspects of m …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm a bit worried about my freshman year grades. They weren't as strong as my sophomore or junior year grades. How much do colleges consider freshman year grades when making ad …
Hey everyone, I'm currently ranked #6 in my class of 400, and I've been wondering what kind of class rank would be considered competitive for an Ivy League school. Do I stand a good chance with my cur …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT. My score is just below the average for my dream school, and I'm not sure if I should retake it or not. Is it worth trying to improve my …
As a first-generation immigrant, I feel like my experiences could make for a strong college essay. However, I'm not sure how to start or what to focus on. Can anyone give me some tips or share their e …
Hi all, I'm a junior, and I'm passionate about history. How can I best convey my enthusiasm for this subject in my college application? Are there specific things I should focus on or include to show t …
Hey everyone! So, I'm a junior and I'm already dreading the college essay process because I've never been a particularly strong writer. I tend to struggle with organizing my thoughts and making my ess …
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!