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Hey guys! I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about the upcoming college application process, especially with balancing my coursework, extracurriculars, and college research. How can I manage my time …
Hi! I know that letters of recommendation are a crucial part of the college application process, but I'm not sure how to go about asking for them. Who should I ask, and when should I ask them? Any tip …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about managing my time next year when I'll be working on college applications and keeping up with my school work. Does anyone have any tips on how to b …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option? Thanks for your help!
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I know I'll need recommendation letters for my college applications. When should I ask my teachers for these letters? I don't want to ask too early or too late. Thanks for a …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking a harder class and potentially getting a lower grade or taking an easier class and getting a higher grade. Which option do you think would be better f …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I've heard that it's important to have a unique and memorable topic, but I'm struggling to come up with something that stands out …
Hi! I'm currently a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out the best time to take the SAT. I want to have enough time to study and potentially retake it if necessary. Any advice on when I shou …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing that social media can play a role in college admissions. How can I use my social media presence to my advantage when applying to colleges? Are …
Hello fellow students! I'm a junior and I just started preparing for the SAT. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the resources out there. Can anyone recommend some effective study methods or mater …
Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I'm not super happy with my scores, but I'm not sure if it's worth retaking the test. What should I do if I'm not satisfied with my standardized te …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching different application timelines for college. I'm not sure whether I should apply Early Action or Regular Decision. What are the pro …
Hi applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm not sure if I should apply to college as undecided or declare a major. I have a few interests, but I'm not entirely sure what I want to study yet. What are t …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. My scores were decent, but I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try and improve my score. Will colleges view multiple test atte …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to research colleges that I might be interested in applying to. What factors should I consider when trying to decide if a college is a good fit for me …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm looking for some unique extracurricular activities that will make my college applications stand out. I'm already involved in a few clubs, but I want to do somethin …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing about Early Action and Early Decision, but I'm not exactly sure what the difference is between the two. Can someone explain it to me? And which one woul …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my GPA. My freshman and sophomore years were rough, and my GPA is currently around a 3.4. I'm worried this will hurt my chances of getting into a go …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm debating whether or not to take AP classes next year. Will taking APs significantly improve my chances of getting into a good college, or is it better to focus on ext …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. There are so many majors to choose from, and I'm not sure where to begin. What factors should I c …