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Hi there! I'm planning some college visits for the upcoming months, and I want to make the most of them. Can anyone give me some advice on what I should do to prepare and what questions I should ask? …
Hey everyone, I'm considering writing my college essay about overcoming failure and learning from it. Is this a good idea, or will it make me look like someone who can't handle challenges? I'd love to …
I'm really passionate about poetry and I feel like a poem could convey my story and message in a unique and powerful way. Have any of you written a poem for your college essay, or do you think it's to …
Hi all! I'm a junior starting to think about the college essay process and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are so many possible topics to write about, but how do I pick the right one? What makes …
Hello! I've been practicing yoga for several years and even attended a few workshops. Is it possible to list it as an extracurricular activity on my college application? I'd really appreciate your tho …
Hello! I'm a junior and I know that the college admissions process is very competitive. I want to make sure my application stands out from the rest. What can I do to set myself apart from other applic …
Hello, I'm a bit stressed over my essay. I've been told not to use contractions, but they seem more natural to me. Is it better to use contractions or should I stick to formal writing? Please help!
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm working on my college list. I'm wondering if I should apply to more safety or reach schools to maximize my chances of getting in somewhere I'll be happy. What's the bes …
Hey everyone, I've heard that having a strong hook is important in a college essay, but I'm struggling to come up with one for my essay. Is it absolutely crucial to have a hook, or can I still write a …
Hi guys, I'm a junior, and I'm wondering what the role of a college counselor is in the application process. How can they help me with my applications, and what kind of questions should I ask them? Th …
Hi everyone, I'm really interested in a particular college, but due to distance and financial constraints, I can't visit the campus. What are some other ways to demonstrate my interest in the college …
I've started thinking about letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I approach my teachers, and what's the best way to ensure they write a strong letter? I want to make sure the …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken a foreign language for three years. I was considering dropping it next year to take another class I'm more interested in. Will this hurt my college applicatio …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been trying to get more involved in community service. How important is volunteering for college admissions, and what types of service activities should I focus on? Tha …
I want to make sure my college essay is as strong as possible. What are some common mistakes that students make in their essays that I should watch out for?
Hello! I'm trying to decide whether to take more challenging courses next semester, but I'm worried it might lower my GPA. Should I take the risk for the sake of impressing colleges? Thanks for any ad …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've noticed that some colleges offer honors programs. I'm wondering if it's worth applying for these programs, and what the benefits are. Can anyone share …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm wondering if I might qualify for need-based financial aid. How do colleges determine eligibility and what factors do they consider? Any information on this topic wou …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I've started looking into college application timelines. I've heard of Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not exactly sure what the differences are. Could someone plea …
Hey! I'm a junior and I have my heart set on a selective college. What are some things I can do to improve my chances of getting accepted? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in adv …