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Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about early action and early decision. What are the differences between the two, and how do I decide which one is right for me? Any a …

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Hi all! I've been doing some research on colleges, and I found one that I'm really interested in. I've heard that showing demonstrated interest can help with admissions, but I'm not sure how to go abo …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out if I should take more AP classes next year. I'm worried that they might lower my GPA, though. In the college admissions process, is it b …

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Hi all! I was just wondering how much demonstrated interest plays a role in college admissions. I've visited some colleges, but due to time and cost constraints, I can't visit all the schools I'm inte …

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Hello! I'm currently a junior and I've been researching the college application process. I came across Early Decision and Regular Decision and I'm a bit confused about which one I should choose. Can s …

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges. I'm considering applying early, but I'm not sure if I should choose Early Decision or Early Action. Can anyone explain t …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships. What are some reliable resources for finding scholarships that I may be eligible for? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to major in when I go to college. I have a lot of interests, but I'm not sure which one to focus on. How did you decide on a majo …

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Hi everyone! I'm starting to work on my Common App essay, and I was wondering how personal I should make it. Is it better to write about an emotionally significant event in my life, or should I focus …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot of different things about what colleges actually look for in applicants. I know GPA and test scores are important, but I'm curious about other fa …