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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 …
Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to work on my college application essays. I'm really struggling to come up with a unique and engaging topic that will make my essay stand out. Any tips or suggestions o …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering about how colleges evaluate GPAs. My school calculates both weighted and unweighted GPAs, and I'm not sure which one colleges will consid …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I was wondering how much my high school course load will impact my college admissions chances. I've taken a mix of honors and AP classes, but I'm concerned that it might no …
Hi all, I have a college interview coming up and I'm not sure what to ask the interviewer. What are some good questions to ask during a college interview to show that I've done my research and am genu …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. How do you stay organized throughout the process? Do you have any tips or tricks for keeping track o …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about when to submit my college applications. How should I decide whether to apply Early Decision or Regular Decision? What are the pros and cons of ea …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. Besides grades and test scores, what other factors do colleges consider when …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my Common App essay. What are some tips for writing a strong essay that will resonate with admissions officers? Any resources or advice wou …
Hi everyone! I'm a little stressed about my SAT scores. I've taken it twice, but I'm not satisfied with my results. Is it frowned upon by colleges if I take it a third time? I'm worried that it might …