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Hey there! I have a quick question about college admissions. Do colleges typically look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? My school uses a weighted scale, and I'm curious about how this might affect my …

Hey everyone, I've heard some conflicting information about early decision applications. I have two top-choice schools, and I'm wondering if I can apply early decision to both of them. Is this allowed …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and have been hearing about college interviews. I'm a bit nervous because I've never been great at interviews. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare for colle …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. My score was okay, but I feel like I could do better. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should …

Hello! I've been doing some research on standardized tests and I'm a bit confused about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. Is there one that's preferred by colleges or one that's generally easier? …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options. What factors should I consider when deciding on a college? I know location and majors are impor …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been taking a couple of AP classes this year. I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP tests and I'm wondering how much weight colleges put on AP test scores. Do good s …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can improve your chances of getting in. What are some ways to show a college that you're genuinely interested in atte …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard about college fairs happening in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth attending one, though. What are the benefits of going to a college fair, and what …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching different colleges. I came across the term 'demonstrated interest' and was wondering how much colleges actually take this into account during …

Hey everyone! So, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to really think about college applications. I've been pretty active in a few clubs and organizations at school, but I'm worried it might not b …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in yet. Is it necessary to decide on a major before applying, or can I still get …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I'm not sure how many colleges I should apply to. What's a good number to aim for? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Action and Early Decision. I know they're different, but I'm not sure which one is right for me. What are some factors I should consider whe …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I'm not sure how to choose a major. Can anyone offer any advice or tips? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little bit stressed about finding a college that's a good fit for me. I've been researching colleges, but there are just so many options! How did you …

Hello! I'm a first-generation college student, and I'm curious if this status will have any impact on my chances of being admitted to competitive colleges. Can anyone share their experiences or knowle …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP and IB classes next year. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one that is. Can anyone …

Hey all! I've been hearing about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not quite sure about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the main differences and which one might be a better fit …

Hi everyone! So I'm really passionate about art and I've been working on my portfolio for a while now. However, I'm planning to major in computer science. Is it still a good idea to submit my art port …