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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I've heard that taking AP courses can look good on college applications, but some of the subjects don't interest me. Should I …
Hi there! I'm a junior starting to think about the college application process, and the Common App essay seems pretty daunting. I've heard that it's really important, but I'm not sure how to approach …
Hello everyone! I love writing poetry, and I'm considering submitting a poem as my college essay. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I stick to a more traditional essay format? I want to show …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions interviews. I'm pretty nervous about this part of the process and I'm not sure how to prepare. Does anyone have any tips o …
Hi there! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, and I'm wondering if applying as an undecided major will hurt my chances of getting into college. Do colleges prefer students who have a clear idea …
Hi all, I'm starting to write my college essay and I was wondering if it needs to be in MLA format? I know we use MLA for most of our high school essays, but I'm not sure if it's necessary for college …
Hey everyone, I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure if I should use abbreviations for certain terms. Is it considered informal or is it acceptable? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I've got a story I want to share in my college essay and there's a part where using a swear word might emphasize the emotions and situation better. Is it acceptable to include it or shou …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to create my college list. I'm not sure what the balance should be between reach, match, and safety schools. Can anyone offer some guidance? Thanks in advan …
Hi there, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT. My score is decent, but I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try for a higher score. Will colleges look favorably on multiple attemp …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm a little bit stressed about my GPA. It's lower than I would like, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a top college. Are there any other factors t …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about which colleges to apply to. I'm wondering how important college visits are in the admissions process and if I should try to visit all the sch …
Hey guys! I'm planning to take the ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good study tips or resources you've found helpful for the ACT? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning on taking the SAT/ACT soon. I'm a little bit stressed about it and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good study tips or resources …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that college interviews can be really important. I'm a little nervous about them, and I'm not sure how to prepare. Do you have any tips or advice on how to get re …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm working on creating my college application list. How many reach, match, and safety schools should I include? How can I make sure that my list is balanced and …
Hello! I recently got my SAT/ACT scores back and they're a bit lower than I was hoping for. I'm considering retaking the test, but I'm not sure if it's worth the time and effort. Do you think it's a g …
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on what I should be doing during the summer to make my college applications stronger. I want to make the most of my time and have a productive summer. Are the …
I'm in the process of writing my college essays and I'm not sure if I should double space them or not. What's the standard format for college essays? Thanks in advance!
Hi all, I'm curious about how colleges handle plagiarism in application essays. Do they use plagiarism detection software or do they rely on admissions officers to notice when something seems off? Tha …