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Hi guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with co-op programs. What are the benefits of attending a college with a co-op program and should I consider it? I'm a little unsure, so any ad …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying Early Action to some colleges. I'm not sure how to decide which colleges to apply to for Early Action, and I'm hoping someone here can offer s …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been researching different types of colleges, but I'm having trouble deciding between a liberal arts college and a research university. What are the main differences betwe …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure when I should do it. Can I apply for financial aid after submitting my college applications, or s …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. One school I'm interested in offers binding early decision, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to commit. How did you guys decide if applying …

Hi! I'm a junior aiming for some top-tier colleges, and I wanted to know what I could do to make my application more competitive. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried that might not b …

Hi all! I'm currently writing my college essay, and I'm wondering if it's acceptable to use abbreviations (e.g., 'etc.', 'i.e.') in the text. I want my essay to flow well and be easy to read, but I al …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm wondering if it's worth attending college fairs. Do they actually provide valuable information, or are they just marketing events for colleges? Thanks for your help!

As I'm writing my college essay, I realized I've been using the word 'I' quite a bit. Is it appropriate to use personal pronouns in this context, or should I focus on writing more formally? I apprecia …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to put together a resume for my college applications. What should I include, and how can I make it stand out? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I'm a junior and I've been building my list of colleges to apply to, but I'm realizing that I might not be able to afford to visit all of them. Are there any alternatives to in-person visits, or w …

I'm kinda stressed about my college application essays. I've heard different opinions on whether to give your essay a title or not. What do you guys think? Is it better to have one or is it fine witho …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm passionate about art and creative writing. I'm wondering if I can submit my work as part of my college application to showcase my talents. Is this possible, and …

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to decide on a major for college. How did you guys choose your majors? Do you have any advice for someone who's struggling to figure out what they wan …

Hi all! I'm a junior, and I've been trying to plan out my schedule for senior year. My school offers both AP classes and dual enrollment options, and I'm not sure which one colleges prefer. Can anyone …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out my chances of getting into the colleges on my list. I know there's no surefire way to predict admissions results, but is there a …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. Financial aid is really important to me, but I'm not sure how to choose a college based on their financial aid …

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to a community college and I'm curious if they typically require essays as part of their admissions process. Do they have the same requirements as four-year colle …

Hey guys, I just realized I need another letter of recommendation for one of my college applications. The deadline is in a couple of weeks, and I'm not sure if it's too late to ask a teacher now. Is i …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. I've been using a few websites to search for them, but I feel like I might be missing out on some op …