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Hey there! I'm a junior and I've been working part-time throughout high school. I was wondering if having a job will help my college application, or if colleges only care about academic achievements. …

Hi! I'm looking at some colleges, and I don't meet all the requirements for a few of them. Can I still apply, or is it a waste of time and money? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior and I've started thinking about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to pursue as a major. How can I make this decision and what fact …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already feeling stressed about the college application process. I want to make sure I manage my time effectively so I can submit the best applications possible. Can …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in pursuing research opportunities as an undergrad. What's the best way to get involved in research once I'm in college? Are there any speci …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. How do I know if a college is a good financial fit for me? What factors should I consider when evaluating the cost …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure I avoid any common mistakes on my college applications. What are some things I should watch out for or avoid doing? Any advice would be …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've taken a couple of AP classes so far. I was wondering if the scores of my AP exams really matter when applying to colleges. I've heard mixed opinions on this, so any input …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that colleges like to see leadership in extracurricular activities. How can I show leadership in the clubs and sports that I'm involved in? I'm not currently …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide on my course load for next year. I want to challenge myself, but I'm worried about my grades suffering if I take too many difficult classes. In the eyes o …

Hey guys! I'm a current junior and starting to feel stressed about balancing my school work, extracurriculars, and the college application process next year. Do you have any tips on how to stay organi …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about expanding my college search to include schools outside of the United States. What are the pros and cons of attending college abroad, and how does the …

Hey guys, I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about writing my college essay. I want it to be really good, but I'm not sure how much time I should budget for it. Can anyone share how long it took them …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to take the SAT/ACT soon. I noticed that there is an optional essay section, but I'm not sure if I should take it. Do colleges prefer students who take the …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been trying to get more involved in my extracurricular activities. I know that colleges like to see leadership, but I'm not sure how to step up and show that I can b …

I'm considering applying to some community colleges as a backup plan, but I'm not sure if they require essays like four-year universities do. Does anyone know if community colleges typically require e …

I'm applying for several scholarships and I have an essay that I think would work well for most of them. Is it okay to submit the same essay to different scholarships, or should I write unique essays …

I have one bad grade on my transcript, and I'm worried it will hurt my chances of getting accepted. Is there a way to address this in my college application or should I just hope they don't notice?

Hi guys! I'm starting to look into college financial aid policies, but I'm not sure where to find accurate and up-to-date information. What resources would you recommend for researching financial aid …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been feeling really anxious about my college prospects. My GPA isn't the best (it's around a 3.2), but I've been really involved in my school and commun …