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Hey everyone, I recently got my ACT scores and I got a 33. I'm pretty happy with it, but I wanted to know if this score is strong enough to be considered for admission to Ivy League schools. I appreci …
I have the chance to take part in a volunteer project abroad, helping with education and community development. While I'm motivated to do this for personal growth, I'm also wondering if it will help h …
Hi everyone, I'm in the process of building my college list, and I'd like to include at least one ivy league school. How do I determine which one would be the best fit for me? I want to major in inter …
Hey everyone, I am currently in 11th grade, and I'm wondering how important leadership roles are in extracurricular activities when it comes to college applications. I'm involved in a few clubs, but I …
Hello! I'm an international student from Australia, and I'm planning on applying to top universities in the U.S., especially some of the Ivy League schools. I have strong academics but I'm unsure abou …
Hey guys! As I'm working on my college list, I've been wondering if Duke is considered a research university. I'm really interested in research opportunities, and it might affect my decision to apply …
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior exploring different colleges to apply to in the coming year. I'm particularly interested in research opportunities, so I wanted to know if Northwestern University is c …
Hey everyone! I was wondering if it's acceptable to use abbreviations in my college essay, like 'US' for 'United States' or 'NBA' for 'National Basketball Association'. Are abbreviations okay, or shou …
Hey there, I applied to my dream school last year but was rejected. I'm planning on reapplying, and I want to show them that I've worked on improving myself since my last application. Is there a certa …
I'm not planning to major in music, but I'm skilled at playing an instrument and interested in participating in music ensembles in college. Would submitting a music supplement to non-music programs gi …
Hey everyone, my family members have a history of attending Ivy League schools, and I'm curious if this legacy status still plays a big role in admissions? I'm trying to gauge my chances and see if it …
Hi! I'm a high school junior planning to visit some colleges soon. I want to make the most of my time on campus and get a good feel for each school. What are some important questions to ask during col …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior planning on majoring in computer science, and I have a 3.85 GPA and 1460 SAT score. I'm hoping to apply to MIT, Stanford, and some Ivies, but I'm also considering UC Berkeley …
Hi all! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm working on my college applications. I want to make sure my application is as competitive as possible. What are some things I can do to improve my applicati …
I'm a bit confused about standardized testing. Do I need to take both the ACT and SAT for college applications, or is it enough to take just one of them? Which one do colleges prefer? Thanks for your …
With college application season around the corner, I want to take full advantage of college fairs and information sessions to get a better understanding of the schools I'm interested in. How can I eff …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my living situation in college. I'm not sure if I should plan to live on-campus or off-campus. Can you guys share some pros and cons of each o …
Hi everyone! So I'm a junior starting my college search, and I'm a bit confused about reach, match, and safety school classifications. Could someone give me a rundown of the differences? Thank you!
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of selecting my courses for next year, and I'm not sure which AP classes I should take. How can I decide which ones are the best fit for me and my college goals? Thanks …
I've been working on my college essay and I'm wondering if I should have someone else read it before I submit it. Is it a good idea to get feedback or should I trust my own judgement?