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Hey all, I'm a junior beginning the college application process, and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with private college counselors. Are they worth the investment? Thanks for sharing your thou …

Hey guys, I'm going to have some college interviews in the coming months, and I'm a bit nervous since I've never been great at interviews. Does anyone have any tips or resources for improving my inter …

Hey everyone, I'm really into traveling and have spent a good amount of my free time exploring different countries with my family. I was wondering if colleges would view this as an extracurricular or …

Hey all, I'm planning my college application strategy and I'm a bit confused about the difference between Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA). Can I apply to both ED and EA at the same time? If …

Hey! I've heard some chatter about colleges potentially using AI detectors to scan application essays for plagiarism. I'm not planning to plagiarize, but I am a bit concerned about the technology givi …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been working a part-time job for a while now. I'm wondering if colleges care about this kind of experience? Will it help my application stand out? Thank yo …

Hello! As I start researching colleges, I've been thinking a lot about finding a college that matches my learning style. I want to attend a college where I can thrive academically, but I don't know ho …

Hi guys! I'm trying to decide if I should apply Early Action or Early Decision to my top choice college. What are the differences and what should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for your …

Hey, I'm a junior and the college application process is looming. I'd like to know which factors are most important during the application review process. Is it GPA, extracurriculars, essays, or somet …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and starting to think about the college application process. One thing that's really stressing me out is the letters of recommendation. I haven't been able to connect with my te …

Hey! I'm a junior and I spend hours every week creating art. Is art an extracurricular activity that I can include in my college applications? I'd appreciate any insight!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been trying to learn more about the college admissions process. I know that colleges look at a variety of factors when evaluating applicants, but I'm …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I'm having trouble deciding on a good topic though. What are some tips for choosing a topic that will make my …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm looking at colleges with low acceptance rates, like Ivy League schools. I'm wondering if it's worth applying to these schools, even if my chances of getting accepted are …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering getting a part-time job. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into college if I have less time to devote to academics and ex …

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed about my extracurriculars. I have a few activities I'm passionate about, but I'm not sure if they're impressive enough or if I should try to participate in more. How mu …

Hi! I'm starting to make my college list and I'm really interested in finding research universities that also have a liberal arts feel to them. Any suggestions on where to look or specific schools tha …

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. How early should I start working on my college essay? I want to give myself enough time to write …

Hi everyone, I'm taking several AP courses and am wondering how much weight colleges put on AP scores when evaluating applicants. Should I prioritize getting good scores, or is it more important to fo …

Hello! I'm a junior who recently finished a research paper on renewable energy as part of a research course at my school. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to submit this research paper along …