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Hey everyone, I'm already feeling a bit stressed about the whole college application process, and I'm only a junior! I know it's going to get even more intense next year. What are some good ways to st …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to create my college list. I want to make sure I'm only applying to schools that are financially feasible for my family and me. How can I determine if a college is a …
Hi there, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm a little bit stressed about my community service hours. I've done a variety of volunteering activities, but I'm wondering if colleges have a pre …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I want to make sure they're top-notch. What tips do you have for writing a compelling and unique essay that will stand out to admissions …
Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different deadlines. How do you guys keep track of everything and make sure you don't miss any i …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've been researching different colleges. I've seen a lot about demonstrated interest and how it can affect admissions decisions. I'm just wondering, how important is it to vi …
Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm already starting to feel stressed about the college application process. How do you handle the stress and stay organized? Are there any tips or resources that …
Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering how much demonstrated financial need plays a role in college admissions. Will it hurt my chances of getting accepted if I need a lot of financi …
Hi! I've been homeschooled throughout high school, and I'm wondering how colleges evaluate homeschooled applicants. Are there any specific things they look for? Do I need to provide additional materia …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about the whole college application process. I know essays play a big role in admissions, so when do you think is the best time to start writing them? …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering how much extracurricular activities actually matter when it comes to college admissions. I'm involved in a few clubs at school, but I'm …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been looking into summer programs to attend before my senior year. I'm wondering how important these programs are for college admissions. Do colleges view summer pr …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior considering taking a gap year after high school to travel, volunteer, and gain some work experience. However, I'm worried about how this might affect my college applications …
Hey guys, I've heard that applying Early Decision can boost your chances of getting into a college, but I'm not sure if it's worth committing to a school without knowing about financial aid. What are …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges. I'm not sure what factors I should consider when looking at these schools. Can anyone offer some advice on what I …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide which classes to take next year. Is it better for college admissions to have a high GPA in easier classes or a lower GPA in more challenging classes? Th …
Hi there! I'm working on my college applications and I'm curious about what the most important part of the application is. Is it my GPA, standardized test scores, essays, or something else? I want to …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that college admissions officers sometimes look at applicants' social media profiles. Is this true, and if so, how can I make sure my online pre …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one I want to pursue as a major. How can I decide o …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges. I've come across some that don't require test scores for admission. Is it worth applying to these schools, even if my SAT or ACT scores are d …