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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges this summer. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. Can anyone share …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard a lot of stories about students being waitlisted at their dream colleges. I'm wondering if there's any hope for students on waitlists, and if …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure my college applications are as strong as possible. What are some common mistakes to avoid in the application process? Any tips or advice on …
Hi, I'm a junior starting to think about my college applications, and I'm wondering how to make my personal statement stand out. I want to make sure it's unique and represents me well. Any tips or adv …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been considering getting a part-time job to help save money for college. I'm wondering if having a job on my application will be seen as a positive by colleges, or …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to gather as much information as possible about the college admissions process. What are some good resources (websites, books, etc.) that you've found helpful? Th …
Hey guys, I've heard that some colleges really value demonstrated interest, like attending campus visits and info sessions. I wasn't able to visit a few of my top choice schools in person due to COVID …
Hi everyone, as I'm researching colleges, I'm struggling to figure out what factors I should focus on to determine if a college is a good fit for me. What should I consider in terms of academics, camp …
Hello fellow students! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. I've heard that it's important to choose teachers who know me well, but I'm not sure …
Hi all, I'm a junior researching the college application process. I know there are two main application platforms: the Common App and the Coalition App. Can I apply to colleges through both platforms? …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply to a large public university or a small private college. What are the pros and cons of each and what factors should I consider when making this deci …
Hey everyone, I'm researching colleges and financial aid, and I've come across the terms need-blind and need-aware. I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean, and I'm wondering how I can find out if …
Hey guys! I recently took the SAT/ACT and got a decent score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try and get an even better score. Is it worth the time and effort? Will it make a significant d …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I know I'll need financial aid for college. I'm not sure how to decide which colleges to apply for aid, though. What factors should I consider when making this …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and starting to feel overwhelmed with schoolwork, extracurriculars, and now the college application process. Does anyone have tips on how to manage all of these responsibi …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look into financial aid options for college. The whole process seems really confusing, and I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone give me so …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges view AP classes when considering applications. I've taken a few AP classes, but I'm not sure if that's enough or if I should t …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I've been reading about the importance of having a 'spike' or a focused passion in the college admissions process. I have a variety of interests but I'm not sure i …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT but my score is just below the average for some of my target schools. I'm wondering if I should retake the SAT or focus on other aspects of my co …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out the financial aid process. Is it possible to apply for financial aid after submitting my college applications, or do I need to do it at the same …