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Hello everyone! I'm a junior thinking about my college options, and I'm wondering if it's possible to transfer to a different college after my freshman year. If so, what's the process like, and how di …

Hello everyone! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, but I know that some college applications ask for your intended major. How should I go about choosing one, and will it affect my chances of ge …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. How do I know if I should retake the test to improve my score, or if my current score is good enough for the colleges I'm inter …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I have one bad grade on my transcript that I'm worried about. Should I address it in my college applications, and if so, how do I explain it without making excuses? Than …

Hello! I recently got my test scores back, and while they're decent, I'm not sure if they're good enough to get me into my top-choice colleges. Should I retake the SAT/ACT to try to improve my score, …

Hey! My school doesn't offer many AP classes, but I've heard that colleges like to see students take challenging courses. Should I try to take AP classes online or at a nearby school, or will colleges …

Hello, I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing my school work and preparing for college applications. How do you guys manage your time and stay organized? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. I know financial aid is important, but I'm not sure how the process works. Can someone explain the basics of financial a …

Hi everyone! As a junior in high school, I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation for my college applications. I want to make sure I get strong letters, but I'm not sure …

Hi all! I'm planning on taking a standardized test soon, but I'm not sure if colleges prefer the SAT or the ACT. Does anyone know if colleges have a preference between these two tests? Thank you so mu …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I've read some examples, but I'm not really sure how to make mine stand out among the thousands of essays that admissions offic …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes throughout high school due to scheduling conflicts and personal interests. I'm worried that college admissions officers might not view these …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I know that college rejections are a part of the process. I'm a little worried about how I'll handle them emotionally. Does anyone have any advice on how to cope …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm worried that my grades and test scores aren't as strong as I'd like them to be. However, I'm a pretty good writer and I think my essay could be really strong. Can a grea …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been working on my college list. There are some colleges that I'm not completely sure about, but I'm considering applying to them anyway. Is it worth applying to co …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT once already. My score wasn't as high as I had hoped, so I'm planning on taking it again. However, I'm worried that colleges might vie …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to choose as my major. Are there any resource …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been working part-time throughout high school. I'm wondering if my work experience will help my college application or if it's just seen as an extracurricular activi …

Hey there, fellow juniors. So, I've been struggling with my GPA, and I'm worried it might affect my chances of getting into a good college. I know junior year is crucial, but is it too late to make a …

Hello everyone! I'm trying to decide if I should take more AP classes or focus more on my extracurricular activities during my senior year. What do colleges value more: a rigorous course load or stron …