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Hi all, I'm a high school junior, and I've heard about the Common App as a way to apply to multiple colleges. Can anyone explain how the Common App works and if it's a good option for applying to coll …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in finding a summer internship related to my field of interest (engineering) to gain some experience and improve my college application. Wher …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how I can effectively communicate with college admissions officers. I want to make a good impression and show my interest in their school. Can you guys giv …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to narrow them down and choose a major. Does anyone have any ad …
Hello everyone! I know it's a bit early, but I'm already thinking about how to decide between multiple college acceptances. What factors should I consider when making this decision, and do you have an …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm having trouble deciding whether I should apply to in-state or out-of-state colleges. What are the pros and cons of each, and how did you all make your decision? Thank …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior at a high school that isn't very well-known or prestigious. I'm worried that this might negatively affect my chances of getting accepted into a good college. How much does m …
Hi there! As a high school junior, I am starting to think about what type of college I want to attend. I have been considering both large universities and small liberal arts colleges. Can anyone give …
Hey guys, I'm a junior who's feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. I'm still not sure what I want to major in, so I'm wondering if I need to declare a major when applying to co …
Hi all! I'm just curious, what would happen if someone were caught plagiarizing a college application essay? I'm not planning on doing this, but I've heard stories and I'm wondering what the consequen …
Hi all! I'm considering writing about my experiences with mental health in my college essay, but I'm not sure if it's an appropriate topic. Do you think discussing mental health issues could be seen a …
Hey, I'm a junior, and I know that I'll need letters of recommendation for my applications. I'm just not sure how to go about asking my teachers. Can anyone give me some guidance on this process? Than …
Hello! I'm trying to create a list of colleges to apply to, but I'm not sure where to start when it comes to researching them. There are so many resources and websites out there, and I'm feeling a bit …
Hi, I'm a first generation immigrant and I'm wondering how to approach my college essay. Should I focus on my experiences as an immigrant or should I try to write about something else? What are some t …
Hey! I'm currently writing my college essays and I'm wondering if it's acceptable to use abbreviations like 'etc.' and 'e.g.' in the text. I want to make my essay easy to read, but I also don't want i …
I'm really passionate about poetry and I think it would be a unique way to express myself in my college essay. Is it okay to submit a poem instead of a traditional essay or should I stick with the sta …
Hello! I'm involved in a few extracurricular activities and I'm finding it difficult to balance them with my schoolwork. How do you manage your time and stay on top of everything? Any tips would be su …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about college interviews. Are they an important part of the admissions process? How should I prepare for them, and what should I expect? Thanks for your …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm not sure if I should apply to college with a declared major or as undecided. I have a few interests, but I'm not 100% sure which one I want to pursue in col …
Hi everyone, I'm working on my college essay, and I'm wondering if it's okay to use 'I' in my writing. I've heard that using first-person can be frowned upon in formal writing, but I also want my essa …