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Hello! I took the SAT and got a 1400. I'm really worried if this score is competitive enough to apply to Ivy League schools. Should I try to retake the test, or do you think my score is enough to be c …

Hey guys! I scored below the average SAT scores of students typically admitted to Ivy League schools. However, I'd still like to apply to a few, and I'm wondering if anyone here faced a similar situat …

So, I'm really into creative writing and I've won a few regional awards for my work. I'm planning on majoring in English or Creative Writing. Would it be a good idea to include a portfolio of my writi …

I've heard that demonstrating interest can be an important factor in college admissions. What exactly does this entail, and what are some ways that I can show my interest in specific schools?

Hello, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about when to submit my college applications. Does submitting an application early (before the deadline) have any benefits or advantages? Or does it not make …

I recently got a 33 on my ACT, and I'm not sure if it's enough for Ivy League admissions. I have a great GPA, many extracurriculars, and good recommendations, but I'm worried about this score. Should …

Hey there! I just got my SAT score back and I got a 1450. My top choice is UCLA and I'm really passionate about attending. Should I retake the test to try to get a higher score or do you think it's go …

I'm currently writing my college essay and I've noticed that I've used a few contractions. I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not to use them. Should I go back and change them or just leave them …

Hello! I'm stressing about my AP exam scores and how they'll impact my chances of getting into an Ivy League school. Do these schools value AP exam scores as much as other aspects of the application? …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about managing my schoolwork and the college application process at the same time. I want to make sure I'm doing well in my classes but also putting in enough effort i …

Hi! I'm a junior and I just started thinking about the whole college application process. One aspect that's making me nervous is college interviews. When should I start preparing for them and what res …

Hi everyone! I'm looking into Stanford University and I'm wondering if it's generally considered a research university. What kind of research opportunities does Stanford have compared to other researc …

Hi guys! I'm thinking about dropping my foreign language class in my senior year to make room for another elective. Will this hurt my chances of getting into a good college? Thanks for your help!

Hello, I just received my SAT score and got a 1400. I am considering applying to some Ivy League schools but I'm not sure if my score is competitive enough. Should I retake the SAT or focus on other a …

I've come across some interesting research conducted by professors at schools I'm considering applying to, and I'd like to reach out to them to express my interest. What's the best way to initiate suc …

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if it's easier to get into an Ivy League school as a transfer student rather than applying straight out of high school. Does anyone have any insight into this? Thank …

Hey everyone, I have been working on my college essays lately and I'm feeling a bit stressed. I'm worried that my essays might get flagged by plagiarism detectors, even though my work is completely or …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how college admissions officers evaluate applications. What factors do they consider and how much weight is given to each component of the a …

Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore, and I know it's a little early, but I want to start preparing for the college admissions process. What should I be doing now to set myself up for success later? Does Coll …

I'm trying to plan my junior and senior year schedules, and I'm wondering how many AP classes I should take to be a competitive applicant for the Ivy League. I want to strike a balance between challen …