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Hey everyone, I've been wondering how colleges view applicants who excel in a specific area compared to those who are well-rounded. I've heard mixed opinions, so I'd love to hear your thoughts and exp …
Hey there! I'm a junior looking to start my college search, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone recommend some helpful resources for researching colleges? I'd appreciate any advice on finding …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm still unsure about what I want to major in. Is it okay to apply to colleges as undecided, or is it better to choose a major beforehand? Any advice would be …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm aiming to get into a top-tier college. What can I do to improve my chances, and are there any specific strategies I should consider? Thanks for any advice, and coll …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to study in college, but I'm still undecided. How do I choose a major if I don't know what I want to do yet? Is it okay to apply a …
I've decided on my intended major, but I'm not sure how to find colleges with strong programs in that field. What should I be looking for and are there any resources to help me find the best schools f …
Hi guys! I'm currently a junior, and I've started brainstorming ideas for my college essays. I want to write something that stands out and showcases who I am, but I'm not sure where to begin. I'd appr …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP exams already. I was just wondering how much weight these scores have in the college admissions process? Are they really important, or do colleges focus mo …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm concerned about how much weight standardized test scores hold in the college admissions process. My GPA is strong, but my test scores aren't as high as I'd like them to …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I know that having strong relationships with my teachers can be important for getting good letters of recommendation. However, I'm not sure how to go about building thes …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm involved in a few extracurricular activities. I want to make sure my involvement stands out on my college applications, but I'm not sure how to do that. Should …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm hoping to get some merit-based scholarships to help pay for college. What can I do to improve my chances of receiving these scholarships? Any advice would be appreci …
Hi all! I'm a junior who's considering taking a gap year before starting college. I've heard mixed opinions on how gap years are viewed by college admissions officers. Can anyone provide some insight …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I love to write and create art. I was wondering if I can submit some of my work as a supplement with my college application, and if so, how do I go about doing that? Will co …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior interested in STEM, but I also have a passion for photography. I was wondering if it's possible to submit an arts supplement to colleges even if I'm not applying for an arts …
Hi there, I'm a junior and recently took the SAT, but my score was lower than I hoped. Is it worth retaking the test, or should I focus on other parts of my application? I don't want to waste time if …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm having trouble choosing a topic for my college essay. How can I come up with a good topic that will showcase my unique qualities and make my application stand out? Th …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes that could hurt my chances of getting into my top-choice colleges. What are some common mistakes you've seen or heard about in …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been considering both in-state and out-of-state colleges. Can anyone give me some advice on the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which option …
Hey there, I'm a junior interested in applying to art schools, and I'm working on my college portfolio. What types of pieces should I include to showcase my skills and creativity? Any advice would be …