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Hi everyone! I know that getting recommendation letters is a crucial part of the college application process. I'm a junior and starting to think ahead. When is the best time to ask my teachers for a l …
Hi all, I just got my SAT score back and it's a 1500, and I'm happy with it. However, I'm planning to apply to Ivy League schools like Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth. Is a 1500 SAT score good enough to …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I recently found out that my schedule for senior year might change, which means I might not be able to take a STEM AP class I was hoping to take. How will this impact m …
Hey guys, I work part-time after school, and I was wondering if that counts as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? I don't have a ton of other activities, so I'm hoping my job expe …
Hi all, I'm a little stressed about the whole college application process. I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to prepare for it. As a junior, what should I be focusing on right now? Any ad …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've been taking AP classes throughout my high school career. I know that colleges look at AP classes and grades, but I'm wondering how important AP exam scores …
I'm a high school junior planning on pursuing a nursing career. However, my grades are not as good as I'd like them to be. Can I still get into a decent nursing program with lower grades? What can I d …
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Ivy League schools, but I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for me. How did you decide which one to apply to or attend? I'm looking for some guidance …
Hi! I'm a junior and I've realized that my grades aren't the best (GPA of 2.7). I struggled with some health problems last year, which seriously impacted my performance at school. How can I explain th …
Hello everyone! I volunteer as a tutor for my peers and younger students after school. I'm unsure if tutoring would be considered an extracurricular activity on college applications. Can anyone provid …
Hey everyone, I'm really struggling with deciding what major to pursue in college. How did you pick your major or at least narrow your options down? I obviously want to choose a major that can lead to …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior thinking about doing a gap year and studying abroad before applying to college. I believe it'll give me a chance to grow and learn, but I'm unsure if colleges see these exper …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior who's been working at my family's small business since freshman year, taking on various roles and responsibilities. How will colleges perceive this work experience, especiall …
Hey everyone! I'm an athlete with a decent shot at getting recruited for my sport. I was wondering if Ivy League schools provide athletic scholarships or if they only give financial aid based on need. …
Hey guys, I've taken the SAT once already and didn't get the score I was hoping for. I'm planning to take it again, but I'm a little worried that colleges might view this negatively. Do they care how …
I always dreamed of attending Princeton, but I know my grades aren't competitive. I have a strong upward trend, though. What else can I strengthen in my application to increase my chances? Will a good …
Hi there! I'm currently a junior starting to think about how I'll finance my college education. My grades aren't the best, and I'm worried it might affect my ability to get a student loan. Is this som …
Hey, guys! I want to apply to an Ivy League university but I'm having trouble deciding which one is the best fit for me. What should I consider when choosing which Ivy League school to apply to? Thank …
Hey guys, I've seen the terms 'reach,' 'match,' and 'safety' schools tossed around here quite a bit, but I'm not entirely sure about their definitions. Can someone please explain what they mean? Thank …
I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure if it's standard to double space the essay or not. Do colleges have a preference or is it okay to single space it? I want to make sure I'm following al …