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Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how much my high school's reputation matters in the college admissions process. My school is not very well-known, and I'm worried that it might hurt …
I'm interested in joining the military after college, but I'm not sure whether to apply for ROTC right away or wait until I'm in college. What are the pros and cons of each approach? Would ROTC be a s …
Hello everyone! I'm considering applying to a community college as a backup option, but I'm not sure if they require essays as part of their application process. Can anyone tell me if community colleg …
I'm thinking about applying to college as a psychology major, but I'm also very interested in computer science. Is it feasible to double major in these two subjects, or would I be better off pursuing …
Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to Ivy League colleges and want to make my application as strong as possible. Does anyone know what specific qualities or aspects of the application these s …
Hey guys! As a junior, I'm starting to research colleges and I'm unsure about how to categorize them as safety, target, or reach schools. What factors should I consider when deciding which category a …
Hi there! I'm a junior and unfortunately it's not financially feasible for me to visit all the schools on my list. How can I show my interest in a college without physically visiting? Would appreciate …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken a few college courses at a local community college in addition to my regular high school coursework. How do colleges view these kinds of courses when evaluati …
Hey guys, I'm working on my college essays and I need to write a 'Why this college' essay for a few of the schools on my list. Does anyone have any tips for making this type of essay stand out? I want …
Hey all, I'm a junior who's trying to plan out my senior year classes. My school offers both AP and dual enrollment courses, but I'm unsure which one colleges prefer. Is one better than the other in t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been mostly looking at colleges in my home state. However, I'm starting to wonder if I should consider applying to schools out of state. What are the pros and cons of g …
Hi all! I've seen some posts mentioning 'demonstrated interest' and its impact on college admissions. How important is it really, and what are some effective ways to show interest in a specific colleg …
Hi everyone! I'm planning to take the SAT and ACT this year, but I'm not sure how to start studying. There are so many resources out there, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What's the best way to pr …
Hey guys, I've been hearing rumors that some colleges might start to use AI detectors to analyze college essays to ensure they're authentic. I'm a little bit stressed about that because I want my essa …
With summer approaching, I want to make sure I use my time productively to strengthen my college applications. What are some valuable activities or programs I could participate in this summer to set m …
Hello everyone, I'm a first-generation immigrant, and I'm considering writing my college essay about my experiences. I want to make sure I convey my story effectively without sounding too cliché. Any …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm already feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the thought of the college application process. I know it's a long and challenging journey, but I'm str …
Hey everyone, I'm a senior and I sent out my college applications a while back. However, my first-semester grades recently came in and they're higher than my previous GPA. Is there a chance that colle …
Hello! I'm a junior researching colleges, and I really like the idea of being a part of Greek life. I was wondering if Greek life is common at Ivy League schools or is it something that they don't emp …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I know that I'll need to ask for recommendation letters from my teachers soon. I'm a little nervous about it and I don't want to come across as pushy or demanding. Do you …