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What are the benefits of attending a smaller college?

Hey there! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm trying to decide if I should focus on larger or smaller schools. I know that larger schools often have more resources, but I'm wondering w …

a year ago

How does financial aid work for college?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. I know that financial aid is available, but I'm not exactly sure how it works and what I need to do to apply for …

a year ago

When should I start contacting college coaches for sports recruitment?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm hoping to be recruited for college sports. When should I start reaching out to college coaches and how can I best showcase my athletic abilities to them? …

a year ago

How to decide on a major for my college applications?

Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, 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 choose as my major. How di …

a year ago

How important is it to have a college counselor?

Hi all, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's important to have a college counselor to help me with the application process. I know some people have counselors, but I'm not sure if it's necessa …

a year ago

What's the best way to prepare for college visits?

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to visit some colleges soon. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure how to prepare. What should I do before and during college visits? Th …

a year ago

How many recommendation letters are typically required?

Hello! I'm trying to plan ahead for my college applications, and I was wondering how many recommendation letters I should ask for. Is there a standard number that most colleges require? Should I get m …

a year ago

How do I balance schoolwork with the college application process?

Hey guys! I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about the upcoming college application process, especially with balancing my coursework, extracurriculars, and college research. How can I manage my time …

a year ago

Can you provide guidance on getting letters of recommendation?

Hi! I know that letters of recommendation are a crucial part of the college application process, but I'm not sure how to go about asking for them. Who should I ask, and when should I ask them? Any tip …

a year ago

How can I balance school work and college applications?

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about managing my time next year when I'll be working on college applications and keeping up with my school work. Does anyone have any tips on how to b …

a year ago

Should I apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option? Thanks for your help!

a year ago

When should I ask for recommendation letters?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I know I'll need recommendation letters for my college applications. When should I ask my teachers for these letters? I don't want to ask too early or too late. Thanks for a …

a year ago

Is it better to get a lower grade in a harder class or a higher grade in an easier class?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking a harder class and potentially getting a lower grade or taking an easier class and getting a higher grade. Which option do you think would be better f …

a year ago

What should I write about in my college essay?

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I've heard that it's important to have a unique and memorable topic, but I'm struggling to come up with something that stands out …

a year ago

I'm a junior, when should I take the SAT?

Hi! I'm currently a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out the best time to take the SAT. I want to have enough time to study and potentially retake it if necessary. Any advice on when I shou …

a year ago

How can I use social media to my advantage in the college admissions process?

Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing that social media can play a role in college admissions. How can I use my social media presence to my advantage when applying to colleges? Are …

a year ago

What are some effective ways to study for the SAT?

Hello fellow students! I'm a junior and I just started preparing for the SAT. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the resources out there. Can anyone recommend some effective study methods or mater …

a year ago

What should I do if I'm not happy with my standardized test scores?

Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I'm not super happy with my scores, but I'm not sure if it's worth retaking the test. What should I do if I'm not satisfied with my standardized te …

a year ago

How do I decide whether to apply Early Action or Regular Decision?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching different application timelines for college. I'm not sure whether I should apply Early Action or Regular Decision. What are the pro …

a year ago

Should I apply to college as undecided or declare a major?

Hi applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm not sure if I should apply to college as undecided or declare a major. I have a few interests, but I'm not entirely sure what I want to study yet. What are t …

a year ago
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