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Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about where I want to go to college. Location is important to me, but I'm not sure how to narrow down my choices based on that factor. Can …

Hello, I'm currently a junior and starting to think about the college application process. I was wondering if the major I choose to apply for can influence my chances of being admitted to competitive …

Hi everyone! I'm considering attending a local college for my first year and then transferring to a bigger university. Is transferring between colleges difficult? What should I expect in terms of the …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I am planning to major in visual arts when I apply to college. I have a strong portfolio and have won several regional art competitions. I was wondering if I …

Hello, I'm working on my college essays and I was wondering if they need to be in MLA format. I know it's a standard for academic papers, but I'm not sure if college essays require it. Can someone ple …

Hello, I'm working on my college essay, and I was wondering if I should follow the MLA format? I know it's common for research papers and such, but is it required for college application essays too? A …

Hey all! I'm a leader in my church's youth group, and I'm always participating in various religious activities and outreach programs. Can I include these experiences as an extracurricular activity on …

Hey there, I participate in my school's choir and sometimes in competitions. I was just curious if this counts as an extracurricular activity when I apply to colleges? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello everyone! As I'm going through my college search process, I've stumbled upon the phrase 'tier 1 research university.' I'm not sure what it means or what criteria a university needs to meet in or …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior who's very passionate about research, and I'm wondering if choosing a career in academia would be financially conceivable. Can anyone provide some insight on what a …

Hello! I'm a junior involved in various activities at my local church, such as volunteering and participating in youth group activities. Would I be able to add this to my list of extracurricular activ …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying to some in-state colleges. What are the benefits of staying in-state compared to going out-of-state? Thanks for your help!

Hi guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed and paranoid about my senior year grades. I've already been accepted to my dream school, but I'm worried that if my grades slip a little, I might get my admission r …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been seeing the term 'public research university' a lot while searching for colleges. I'm not quite sure what it means. Can someone help me understand …

Hello everyone! Due to financial reasons, I'm strongly considering attending a community college for two years and then transferring to a four-year college to complete my degree. I want to study busin …

Hey everyone! I've been teaching myself Italian for the past year using apps and online resources. Can this be considered an extracurricular activity? Should I include it on my college application?

Hey everyone, as a junior, I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to balance school, extracurriculars, and college applications. How do you find a balance that works for you? Any time management tips w …

Hey everyone, I had the opportunity to study abroad in France last summer through a short-term program. Can I list this experience as an extracurricular activity when applying to colleges? I'm not sur …

I've been looking into pre-college summer programs at universities like NYU and Georgetown. While they look interesting and potentially valuable, they can be expensive. Are these programs worth the in …

Hello! I'm an international student hoping to attend a competitive US college. Are there any tips or advice on what I can do to stand out in the admissions process and improve my chances of getting ac …