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Hi all, I'm a junior in high school and I'm planning some college visits soon. How can I make the most out of these visits? What should I pay attention to and what questions should I ask? Thanks for y …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I have a strong background in the visual arts. I've heard that some colleges allow students to submit an arts supplement with their application. How does this p …

As I'm starting my college search, I'm finding it difficult to narrow down schools that fit my interests. I want to study something related to environmental science and I'm not sure which colleges wou …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I know that some colleges require or recommend interviews as part of the admissions process. Can anyone share some tips for a successful college interview, or what I shou …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon. When should I start studying, and how much time should I allocate to test prep? Also, is it better to take the test multiple t …

Hi everyone! So, I'm a junior and it's about time for me to start writing my college essays. I'm nervous about it and I'm not really sure where to begin. Does anyone have any tips for writing a colleg …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges over the next few months. What should I do during these visits to get the most out of them? Any tips or suggestions are apprec …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've taken a few online courses in addition to my regular high school classes. I was wondering how colleges view these courses when evaluating applications. Are they seen a …