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Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. I know there are resources out there to help me, but I'm not sure where to find them or which ones a …

Hello all! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I'm focusing on the right aspects of my college application. What do you think are the most important factors that colleges consider when evaluating app …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to feel stressed about the college application process. I'm worried that I won't stand out among the thousands of other applicants. What are som …

Hi guys! I know it's a bit early, but I'm trying to be prepared for any outcome during the college application process. If I get deferred from my top-choice college, what steps should I take next? Is …

Hi guys! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to research potential colleges, but I'm not sure what factors I should prioritize when making my decision. What do you think are the most important fa …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about my potential college major. I'm curious about how much the choice of major impacts college admissions. Do colleges look more favorably on certa …

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Hi guys! I'm struggling to decide what major I should put down on my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one I'd like to pursue long-term. How can I make this decision …

Hello fellow students! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about applying to community college as an option for my post-high school education. I know community colleges offer some benefits, but I'm no …

Hi there! I'm considering applying early to some colleges, but I'm not sure if I should go for binding Early Decision or non-binding Early Action. What are the pros and cons of each? How did you all d …

Hi there! I'm trying to understand the difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid. Can you explain how each type works and how I can apply for them? Thank you!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been reading about college interviews. I'm not the best at interviews, so I'm a bit worried about how much they'll impact my chances of getting into c …

I have my heart set on attending a top college, but I know it's really competitive. Are there any specific things I can do to improve my chances of getting in? I'm willing to put in the work and would …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I want to make sure my application stands out to admissions officers. What elements of a college application really m …

Hello everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, but I'm not sure which one is best for me. How did you guys decide which test to take? Are there any major differences between the …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to worry about how I'll manage my senior year workload while also working on college applications. Do you have any tips for staying organized and managing my t …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been trying to decide whether I should apply to liberal arts colleges or research universities. Can anyone explain the main differences between the two and how they …

Hello everyone! I'm starting to think about college interviews and want to make the best impression possible. Do you have any tips on how to prepare for these interviews? What types of questions shoul …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan my schedule for senior year. Is it a good idea to take AP classes during my senior year, or should I focus on maintaining my GPA and preparing for coll …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about visiting some colleges, but I'm not sure if it's really important. Do college visits actually make a difference in the admissions process? Thanks for a …