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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer alumni interviews as part of the application process. How do I go about requesting an interview, and what should I expect during the int …
Hey there! I have a passion for both STEM and humanities subjects, and I'm hoping to find colleges that have strong programs in both areas. Can any of you recommend some schools that fit this descript …
Hi guys, I'm a little stressed about the whole college application process. I was wondering how long it usually takes to write a good college essay? I want to make sure I give myself enough time to pe …
Hi guys! I'm getting ready to start working on my college essays, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about making my personal statement stand out. Do you have any tips or advice for writing a strong perso …
Hey all! I have a part-time job, and I was wondering if that counts as an extracurricular activity in my college applications? Thanks for any advice!
I'm asking for letters of recommendation soon, and I wanted to know what qualities admission officers are seeking in these letters. What should I tell my teachers to highlight when they write their re …
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to some colleges through early action, and others through regular decision. Do I need to write separate essays for each application type or can I use the same …
Hello! I'm starting to work on my college resume, and I want to make sure it's as strong as possible. What are some tips for building a strong resume, and what should I include to make sure I'm showca …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about how to make the most of my summer before senior year. I want to use my time wisely to prepare for college applications and improve …
Hi there! I'm trying to put together a list of colleges to apply to, but there are so many options that it feels a little overwhelming. What factors should I consider when narrowing down my list and d …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I've heard about the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure which one is better to use. Do colleges pre …
Hey guys! I've heard that some people take the AP exams without taking the actual courses, and it got me wondering if it's possible to do the same with IB exams? Has anyone here done this or know if i …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering applying early decision to one of my top-choice colleges. What are the pros and cons of applying early decision, and how does it affect my …
Hey there! I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing a lot about how important extracurriculars are in the college admissions process. I have a few activities that I'm passionate about, but I'm not …
Hey there, I've been teaching myself Japanese for fun throughout high school, and I've made significant progress. Would learning a language on my own count as an extracurricular activity for college a …
Hey, I'm a junior currently starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays. Should I be thinking about a title for the essay? Do most people give their essays titles, or is it not required? Thanks …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've been taking a few dual enrollment classes at my local community college. I was wondering how these classes are viewed by colleges during the admissions process. Are they c …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges. There are some schools that I really like, but I don't know if I have a realistic chance of getting in. Is it worth applying to these reac …
Hi everyone! I've heard that some students visit colleges they're interested in to get a feel for the campus and make a good impression on the admissions office. Is this true? Do college visits really …
Hey guys, I'm planning my schedule for senior year and I'm not sure if I should take AP Calc BC or stick with regular Calculus. I think I can manage a B or maybe a low A in BC, but I'd definitely get …