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Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I want to make the most of my upcoming summer break to build a strong college application. Can anyone give me some advice on what activities or experiences …

Hey everyone, I've been working on my college essays and I naturally gravitate towards using humor in my writing. I'm not sure if this is appropriate or if it might hurt my chances. Have any of you su …

Hey guys! I've been working on my college essays, and I'm struggling with the 'Why this college?' prompt. I want to make my essay stand out, but I'm not sure how to approach it. Can anyone give me tip …

Hey everyone, I've been doing some research into financial aid, and I'm a little lost. Can someone clarify for me whether financial aid packages typically cover all four years of college, or if they c …

Hey, I'm a bit confused about the college application process. Can someone please explain the difference between rolling admissions and regular decision? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I recently started participating in a research project through an internship at a local university. I'm wondering how much this research experience will help …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been researching colleges a lot lately. I've got a pretty big list of schools that I'm interested in, but I'm worried that applying to too many might be a bad idea. I' …

Hi there, I'm finding it tough to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college applications. How do you all manage your time and maintain a sense of balance during this process? Any tips would be …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about which AP classes to take next year. I'm not sure whether I should take ones related to my future major (biology) or branch out and take a variety o …

Hey guys, so I've been working on creating a list of schools I plan on applying to in the fall. I'm interested in studying biomedical engineering and have a 3.9 GPA and a 32 ACT score. Here's my curre …

I am currently a junior and really want to engage in research work during my undergraduate years. Is Columbia University a research university? How are the research opportunities for undergraduates?

Hi all! I'm a junior starting the college application process, and I'm curious about the significance of the essay. How much weight does it carry in terms of the overall application? Would a strong es …

Hey guys! I need to write a research paper on a university for one of my high school assignments, covering topics like its history, programs, campus life, etc. Do you have any tips or suggestions on h …

Hey, I've been taking art classes outside of school and regularly participate in local art competitions. I'm unsure if I can include this as an extracurricular activity on my college application. Your …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior considering Northwestern University for my higher education, but I'm not sure if it's classified as a research university. Can anyone provide some insight into …

I'm currently a junior and I'm wondering when the best time is to start applying for college scholarships. Should I start now or wait until senior year? Thanks for any advice!

Hey everyone! I currently have a 3.9 GPA, and I'm curious to know if that's strong enough for an Ivy League application. Is it possible to get into one of these prestigious schools with this GPA, or s …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior trying to plan my college applications. Could you please give me some advice on what to look for when conducting my research on colleges and universities? Are the …

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed about my senior year course load. How do I balance maintaining a high GPA and challenging myself with rigorous courses? Will colleges care if I take fewer AP/IB classes …

Hi guys, I'm a junior starting to stress a little bit about college applications. I'm involved in a variety of extracurriculars but I haven't really won any awards/competitions and I'm worried about h …