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Hey there, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out what's considered a 'good' unweighted GPA for Ivy League applications. I have a mixture of As and A-minuses, which gives me a 3.85 …

Hi all, I'm a junior and president of my high school's science club, and I've led multiple successful projects under my leadership. I want to show colleges how much this means to me, but I'm not sure …

Hi everyone! I got a 1520 on my SAT, and I'm wondering if that score is good enough for a competitive Ivy League application. I'm really proud of my score, but I'm unsure if it's enough to get me noti …

I'm struggling with choosing a major for my college applications. How do you determine what major is the best fit for you? Are there any resources or tips to help me narrow down my options? Any advice …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to show my leadership skills in my college applications. What are some ways I can demonstrate leadership without being the president of a club or team captain? Thanks fo …

Hey everyone, I've finished a draft of my college essay, but I'm not sure how to go about revising and editing it. Any tips or strategies you found helpful when working on your own essays?

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in doing research during college, and I've already identified some professors at my top-choice colleges who share my research interests. When should I start contacti …

I'm worried that my family's financial situation might affect my chances of admission at some colleges. Do colleges take demonstrated financial need into account during the admissions process? If so, …

Hello everyone! I've seen the term 'public research university' used while researching potential colleges, but I'm not quite sure what it means. Can someone help explain the difference between a publi …

Hey guys! I've been looking at colleges and I'm worried about the financial aspect. How do I decide if a college is worth the cost, and what factors should I consider when making this decision? Any ad …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's been researching colleges, but with so many options, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. How did you find the right college fit? Any tips or advice would be much appreciated …

Hi, I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard a lot about the SAT. I was just wondering when I should start preparing for it? Should I start now or wait until senior year? Any advice would be much a …

I had a rough sophomore year because of some family issues and my grades suffered as a result. How can I highlight my persistence and improvement in my application, and explain the situation to colleg …

What's the minimum number of extracurricular activities that Ivy League schools would like to see on an application? Is there a number where they start seeing diminishing returns? I'm feeling stressed …

My GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be, but my standardized test scores are pretty good. How can I make my college application stronger despite my lower GPA? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hello everyone! I am in the process of researching colleges and narrowing down my options. How can I determine which Ivy League school would be the best fit for me? I plan on majoring in economics. An …

Hey guys, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with the Common Application's interface. Do you have any tips or helpful resources for navigating the platform and organizing information efficiently? I don' …

Hey everybody! I'm thinking about applying to Brigham Young University, and I was wondering if they are considered a research university. If they are, would that give students more opportunities to en …

Hello! I've been looking at colleges, and I've found two that seem very similar. How can I decide which one is a better fit for me? What factors should I consider? Thanks for your help!

Hey friends, I've received my financial aid offers from colleges, and I'm wondering if there's any way to ask for more aid. How can I approach colleges about potentially increasing my financial aid pa …