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Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork with my extracurricular activities. Any tips or advice on how to manage my time effectively? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone! I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. What are some tips or resources you've found helpful for studying? I'd appreciate any advice you can …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. When is the ideal time to start asking my teachers and other potential recommenders? I want to m …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and starting to think about whether I should apply Early Decision or Early Action to any colleges. How do you decide which schools to apply to ED/EA? Any advice would be supe …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering if class rank is important for college admissions. My school doesn't rank, so how will colleges view my application? Does it make a difference …

Hey everyone, I've been considering applying to some test-optional colleges due to the pandemic. Is it a good idea to apply without test scores, or will it hurt my chances of admission? How do college …

Hello everyone! I'm currently working on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit stuck. I want to make sure my essays stand out and showcase who I am. What are some tips or strategies you guys used to …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college applications. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. What factors should I consider when making …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if it's worth applying Early Decision to my top-choice school. Are there any major advantages to doing so? I'm a little bit stressed and trying to make t …

Hello, I'm a high school junior trying to decide between attending a large or small college. What are the main differences between the two, and what factors should I consider when making my decision? …

Hi everyone, I've seen a lot of college rankings online and I'm wondering how much I should take them into consideration when choosing where to apply. Are college rankings really that important? Thank …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been finding it challenging to balance my schoolwork and extracurricular activities. I want to do well in both, but I'm not sure how to manage my time effectively. C …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've heard a lot about the Common App. How does it work and what are the benefits of using it? Can I apply to all of my colleges through the Common App? Thanks for any inform …

Hi, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm really passionate about art. I've been considering submitting an art portfolio with my college applications, even though I'm not planning on majoring in art. W …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I've heard that some students choose to attend a community college before transferring to a four-year school. What are the benefits of this path, and how would it impact my colle …

Hey, guys! I've heard that showing demonstrated interest and visiting colleges can help with admissions. Is this true? How important are these factors? Thanks for any advice!

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm struggling to decide between two potential majors for college. I'm interested in both subjects, but I'm not sure how to choose the one that's right for me. Can anyone provi …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college list. I know it's important to have a safety school, but I'm not sure what factors to consider when selecting one. Can anyone give me some advice on w …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's just starting the college search process, and I've been looking at various college rankings (like US News and Forbes). I'm not sure how much weight I should give to the …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I will be the first person in my family to attend college. What should I know about the college application process as a first-generation student? Are there any resour …