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Hey guys! I'm starting to prepare for standardized testing, and I'm wondering if I should take both the SAT and ACT or just focus on one. What do you think is the best strategy, and how should I decid …

Hey guys, I'm eligible for a fee waiver for my college applications, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about asking for one. Do I just email the admissions office and ask? What should I say in my ema …

Hi everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to plan some college campus visits. I want to make the most of these experiences and get a good feel for each school. Can anyone share tips for making the most o …

Hey all, I recently took the SAT/ACT and got a decent score, but I'm wondering if I should retake the test to try for a higher score. Is it worth the time and effort to retake the test, or should I fo …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm considering the possibility of transferring colleges after my freshman year. What do colleges look for in transfer students? Is the process similar t …

Hello! I'm a junior with a lower GPA than I'd like but pretty high test scores. I'm worried that my GPA will hold me back in the college admissions process. How do colleges evaluate applicants like me …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to focus on as my major. Does anyone have any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and my parents both attended a prestigious university that I'm interested in applying to. How much does legacy status affect the admissions process? Should I mention it in my …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been debating whether I should take both the SAT and ACT or just focus on one. I know some colleges accept either test, but would taking both give me a better chanc …

Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to balance my academics and extracurriculars. What are some strategies you all use to manage your time and stay organized? …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering applying to colleges early. What are the pros and cons of applying Early Decision versus Early Action? How do I determine which option is best for me? Any insight …

Hi everyone! I'm a little worried about my GPA and how it might affect my chances of getting into a good college. Is it still possible to get accepted into a reputable college with a lower GPA? Thanks …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm curious about how much sports participation matters in college admissions. I've been playing sports throughout high school, but I'm not sure if I want to continue in colle …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a few online courses outside of my regular high school classes. How do colleges view these courses on applications? Will they help me stand out or be seen as l …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT and ACT. I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are in college admissions. Do colleges place more weight on test scores o …

Hey guys, I recently took the SAT and got a decent score, but I'm not sure if it's high enough for my top choice schools. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should I focus on …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard that some college admissions officers check applicants' social media profiles during the application process. I'm a little worried about what …

Hi everyone! I've taken both the SAT and ACT, and I'm trying to decide which scores to submit with my college applications. Do colleges have a preference between the two tests, and should I submit sco …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to some summer programs to further explore my interests. I'm wondering if participating in these programs will have any impact on my college applications. Do coll …

Hi friends, I'm a junior and my grades during freshman year weren't great. Since then, I've worked hard to improve my GPA. Will colleges take my upward trend into account, or will my poor freshman yea …