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Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering if I should start applying for scholarships now or wait until senior year. I know there are scholarships available for juniors, but I'm not sur …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about art, but I don't plan on majoring in it. I was wondering if I can still submit an art portfolio as part of my college application to showcase my ski …
Hi everyone! I have a few upcoming college interviews, and I'm a little bit nervous about them. How important are these interviews in the overall admissions process? Can they really make or break my c …
Hi all! I'm currently a junior and starting to think about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How much do these letters actually matter in the admissions process? Should I prioritize getting re …
Hi all! As a junior starting to think about college applications, I'm a bit stressed about the personal essay. I'd like to know what colleges are looking for in a personal statement. Any tips or advic …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm considering discussing my experiences with mental health in my college application essay. Is this a good idea, or should I choose a different topic? I would really appreci …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. There are so many options and I'm not sure how to choose. What factors did you consider when p …
Hello! I'm a high school junior starting to think about college applications. I've heard about the Common App and Coalition App, but I'm not sure what the differences are between them. Which one shoul …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I have a lot of interests, but I'm not sure which major to choose for college applications. How can I narrow down my options and make the best decision for my future? Tha …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to figure out which extracurricular activities I should focus on this year. How do I determine which ones will look best on my college applications? Thanks fo …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and my parents both went to a college I'm interested in applying to. I'm wondering how much legacy status actually helps in the admissions process. Can anyone provide some …
I've heard that applying early decision can be a way to show demonstrated interest in a college. Is this true? If so, does it significantly improve my chances of getting accepted? I'm feeling a tad st …
Hey fellow applicants! I recently took the SAT and didn't do as well as I had hoped. Some of the colleges I'm applying to have made SAT scores optional this year. Should I still include my score on my …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out how to best present myself on my college applications. Is it better to show a wide range of interests and activities, or to focus on one area where …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm researching colleges I'd like to apply to. I'm considering reaching out to current students at these colleges to get their perspective, but I'm not sure if that's ap …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT/ACT soon. I'm feeling a bit stressed about preparing for these tests. What study methods or resources have you found most effective? I want to make su …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm really worried about what will happen if I get waitlisted at my top-choice college. I know that being on the waitlist doesn't guarantee admission, but is there anythi …
Hi, I'm a junior, and I've been considering doing an internship during my senior year. I'm not sure if it's worth it, though. Can anyone share their experiences or the benefits of doing an internship …
Hello! I'm a junior starting to think about college applications, and I'm not sure who to ask for a letter of recommendation. I have a really good relationship with both my English teacher and my socc …
Hi! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to understand what colleges value most in an applicant. Are they more interested in test scores, GPA, extracurriculars, or something else? What should I foc …