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Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I know that college admissions can be incredibly competitive. I'm wondering what I can do to stand out among all the other applicants, especially for top-ti …
Hi all! I'm a junior starting to think about college applications and I'm a little bit stressed about the Common App essay. What's the best way to approach writing it? Should I focus on a specific eve …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that some high schools have better reputations than others when it comes to college admissions. How much does my high school's reputation actually matter in t …
Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT (or ACT) and scored above the average for the colleges I'm interested in. Should I retake the test to try and get an even higher score, or should I be s …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about my senior year course schedule. I want to make sure I'm taking classes that will help my college applications stand out. Do co …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying for financial aid. I've heard that some colleges might be less likely to accept students who need financial assistance. Is this true, an …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out how to make my college application stand out among the rest. Any tips or advice on what I can do to be unique? Thanks for any help you can offer!
Hey everyone! I'm a little confused about the difference between the Common App and the Coalition App. Which one should I use for my college applications? Are there any advantages to using one over th …
Hello! I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm wondering how important the personal statement is. How much weight do colleges typically give to the personal statement, and what should …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken the SAT/ACT once already. My score is decent, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. How do I know if it's worth the time and effor …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'll need to ask for letters of recommendation soon. How do I decide which teachers to ask? Should I choose based on the subject, my performance in their class, or my relations …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into scholarships for college. I know that some colleges offer their own scholarships, but I'm not sure how to find out about these opportunities. Can anyo …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to worry that I don't have enough extracurriculars to make my application stand out. Is it too late for me to join some clubs or activities now? Thanks in a …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to think about what I want to major in, but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options. How did you decide what to major in and what factors should I cons …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how much my class rank matters when applying to colleges. Is it an essential factor, or do colleges focus more on other aspects of my application? Thank …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about where I want to apply to college, and I'm wondering if I should apply to both in-state and out-of-state schools. What are the advantages and disadvantages of e …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges for a while now. I've found a school that I really love and I'm considering applying Early Decision. I've heard that applying ED can incre …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm curious about how much AP scores matter in college admissions. I've taken a few AP exams, but I'm not sure how much weight they hold in the admissions process. Can anyo …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what major I might want to pursue in college. What factors should I consider when making this decision? How did you decide on …
Hello, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college admissions process starting to build. What are some strategies that you guys have used to manage stress and stay organized during t …