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Hey! I'm a junior and I spend hours every week creating art. Is art an extracurricular activity that I can include in my college applications? I'd appreciate any insight!

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Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I'm having trouble deciding on a good topic though. What are some tips for choosing a topic that will make my …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm looking at colleges with low acceptance rates, like Ivy League schools. I'm wondering if it's worth applying to these schools, even if my chances of getting accepted are …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering getting a part-time job. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into college if I have less time to devote to academics and ex …

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed about my extracurriculars. I have a few activities I'm passionate about, but I'm not sure if they're impressive enough or if I should try to participate in more. How mu …

Hi! I'm starting to make my college list and I'm really interested in finding research universities that also have a liberal arts feel to them. Any suggestions on where to look or specific schools tha …

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. How early should I start working on my college essay? I want to give myself enough time to write …

Hi everyone, I'm taking several AP courses and am wondering how much weight colleges put on AP scores when evaluating applicants. Should I prioritize getting good scores, or is it more important to fo …

Hello! I'm a junior who recently finished a research paper on renewable energy as part of a research course at my school. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to submit this research paper along …

Hey guys, I'm starting to write my college essay and I want to avoid making any common mistakes. What are some things I should watch out for? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Hey guys, I was wondering if there are any benefits to submitting my college application earlier than the deadline. Do admissions officers look at applications on a rolling basis or all at once? Thank …

Hello everyone, I'm writing my college essay and I was thinking of including some dialogue to make it more engaging. Is this a good idea or should I avoid using dialogue? I'd appreciate any thoughts o …

Hello! So, I'm a junior and I've been researching about applying to colleges through Early Decision. I've heard that it might increase my chances of getting accepted, but I'm not entirely sure if it's …

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure how personal I should get. I want to be genuine and share my story, but I also don't want to overshare or make the reader uncomfortable. …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm considering applying to some honors programs at state schools, as well as more selective private colleges. I'm not sure which option is better for me in terms of academ …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What activities or experiences should I focus on to strengthen my college application? Thanks for any advice, and Coll …

I'm struggling to come up with a topic for my college essay that will make me stand out. How did you guys choose your essay topics, and do you have any tips for finding a unique and interesting idea? …

Hey guys, I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my personal essay, but I'm having trouble figuring out what to focus on. How do I choose a topic that truly represents me and makes me stand out to colle …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make good use of my summer break to improve my college applications. What are some activities or programs you'd recommend to help strengthen my application? Thanks in …