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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive ways to spend my summer that will also look good on college applications? I'd love to hear …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if I need to take a foreign language for all four years of high school. I've already taken three years, but I'm considering dropping it next year to …

Hello! I'm a junior starting to think about my college applications, and I've heard that the personal statement is a crucial part of it. I'm a bit stressed about how to make mine stand out. What shoul …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and starting to think about college majors. What factors should I consider when choosing a major? How did you decide on your major? Any advice would be apprec …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm torn between taking easier classes and getting higher grades or taking more challenging classes with the ri …

Hey guys! I've heard about honors programs at some colleges, but I'm not sure what the benefits are. Can anyone explain the advantages of being in an honors program and whether it's worth pursuing? Th …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both. What factors should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for the help!

Hi, I'm a junior trying to plan out my senior year classes. My school offers both AP and IB courses, and I'm not sure which one colleges value more. Does anyone know if there's a preference? I'd appre …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with trying to balance my schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and the upcoming college application process. Does anyone have any advice on …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges, or if I should just submit the one that's higher. What do you guys think? Thanks …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. What should I include, and how can I make it stand out? Any tips or resources would be appreciated! T …

Hello! Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit colleges in person, and I'm worried this will make it harder to show my interest in the schools I'm applying to. Are there other ways to demons …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering attending community college before transferring to a four-year college. What are the pros and cons of this path? Will it affect my chances of get …

Hi all! I'm curious about how involved my parents should be in the college application process. What role should they play, and how can they best support me during this time? Any advice would be appre …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT/ACT. I've heard mixed opinions about how important these tests are for college admissions. Can anyone provide some insigh …

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 …