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Hey everyone! I regularly babysit my siblings and occasionally other kids in my neighborhood. Does this count as an extracurricular activity? I'd appreciate any opinions on whether to include it on my …

I'm a junior and my dream schools are the T20 colleges. I have a good GPA, solid test scores, and participate in a few extracurriculars. However, I'm worried about standing out among the thousands of …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I want to get more involved in my school community to show colleges my dedication and leadership skills. What are some ways I could become more active and make a positiv …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been stressing over my course load for next year. I've taken a mix of honors and AP classes, but I'm not sure if that's enough to impress colleges. Do coll …

Hi there, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about getting recommendation letters for my college applications. How important are these letters in the overall admissions process? Als …

Hi, I'm a junior and I've been tutoring younger students in math for a while now. Can I consider tutoring as an extracurricular activity for my college applications? I'd appreciate any guidance!

Hi everyone! Unfortunately, I didn't perform well on my AP exams due to some family issues that arose right before the testing period. Is there a way to explain these circumstances to colleges so they …

Hi all, I'm a junior who's truly passionate about biology and wants to major in it during college. I have some extracurriculars related to biology, like being part of my school's biology club and volu …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior interested in finding a pre-college summer program to attend next summer. Can anyone recommend some great programs to look into? Any experiences or suggestions would …

Throughout high school, I have been dedicated to meaningful community service, including organizing a local food drive and volunteering at a homeless shelter. I want to highlight the importance of the …

Hi all! I want to major in computer science, but my math score on the SAT is a bit lower than I'd like (650). Is it still possible to get into top computer science programs, or should I focus on tryin …

Hi there! I'm struggling to balance my time between studying for the SAT/ACT and maintaining a good GPA. In your experience, which one should I prioritize for college admissions? Any advice would be g …

I'm currently ranked 6th out of 230 students in my junior class. While I'm happy with my rank, I wonder how much weight it has in college admissions. Will it have a significant impact on my chances of …

Hi there! I'm planning on participating in a study abroad program next summer, and I'm wondering if this will count as an extracurricular activity on my college applications or if it's considered some …

Hi guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to decide between taking a challenging course in my senior year that I might not get an A in, or taking an easier course and getting a higher grade. …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been taking a few AP courses throughout high school. I'm wondering how much weight colleges place on these courses when making admissions decisions. Can anyone give me …

Hey folks, I have a YouTube channel with 20k subscribers that I've been working on for several years. It covers a variety of topics, including gaming and film reviews. Would this be something colleges …

Hey guys, I've been looking at college rankings, but I'm unsure how much weight I should give them when choosing a school. Are there any other factors I should prioritize during my decision-making pro …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about the college application process. I know the Common App essay is important, but I'm not sure where to start or what makes a str …

I'm a junior and have been involved in many extracurriculars throughout high school. How should I decide which ones to include in my college essays? Should I focus on my most impressive achievements o …