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Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I'm not sure how many colleges I should apply to. What's a good number to aim for? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Action and Early Decision. I know they're different, but I'm not sure which one is right for me. What are some factors I should consider whe …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I'm not sure how to choose a major. Can anyone offer any advice or tips? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little bit stressed about finding a college that's a good fit for me. I've been researching colleges, but there are just so many options! How did you …

Hello! I'm a first-generation college student, and I'm curious if this status will have any impact on my chances of being admitted to competitive colleges. Can anyone share their experiences or knowle …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP and IB classes next year. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one that is. Can anyone …

Hey all! I've been hearing about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not quite sure about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the main differences and which one might be a better fit …

Hi everyone! So I'm really passionate about art and I've been working on my portfolio for a while now. However, I'm planning to major in computer science. Is it still a good idea to submit my art port …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel the pressure of the college application process. I'm struggling to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and preparing for college applications. Can an …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm worried about how my freshman year grades will affect my college applications. Do colleges look at freshman year grades, or do they mainly focus on sophomore and jun …

Hi everyone! I've been involved in music throughout high school, and I'm considering submitting an arts supplement with my college applications. However, I'm not planning on majoring in music. Is it s …

Hi, I'm a junior with a 3.2 GPA and I'm feeling a bit stressed about college admissions. I know my GPA isn't that high, but I've been really involved in extracurriculars and have a good SAT score. Can …

Hi all! I'm planning on visiting some colleges this year, and I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits. What should I do during the visit, and what questions should I ask to get a better …

Hello! I'm feeling a bit stressed trying to balance my schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and college applications. Do you have any tips on how to manage my time effectively and stay on top of ev …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm planning some college visits soon. I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. Can anyone give m …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Is it better to apply as an undecided major or should I choose a major even if I'm not certain? Will it impact my chances of gettin …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been researching the differences between Early Decision and Early Action. I'm still not sure which one is right for me, though. Can anyone explain the pros and cons …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'll be applying to colleges next year. I know that letters of recommendation are important, but I'm not sure how to approach my teachers about writing them …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about the cost of applying to college. I've heard that some students can qualify for fee waivers, but I'm not sure if I meet the requir …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to get nervous about the college application process. With so many amazing applicants out there, how can I make my application stand out? I'd love to hear any t …