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Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. My scores were decent, but I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try and improve my score. Will colleges view multiple test atte …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to research colleges that I might be interested in applying to. What factors should I consider when trying to decide if a college is a good fit for me …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm looking for some unique extracurricular activities that will make my college applications stand out. I'm already involved in a few clubs, but I want to do somethin …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing about Early Action and Early Decision, but I'm not exactly sure what the difference is between the two. Can someone explain it to me? And which one woul …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my GPA. My freshman and sophomore years were rough, and my GPA is currently around a 3.4. I'm worried this will hurt my chances of getting into a go …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm debating whether or not to take AP classes next year. Will taking APs significantly improve my chances of getting into a good college, or is it better to focus on ext …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. There are so many majors to choose from, and I'm not sure where to begin. What factors should I c …
Hi there! I'm a junior who's starting to work on my Common App, and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes that could hurt my chances of getting into my dream schools. What are some common mist …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about writing my college essays. I know many colleges require a 'Why this college?' essay. How should I approach writing this type of essay? What s …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've started thinking about my college essays. I'm not the strongest writer, and I'm worried that my essays might hurt my chances of getting into my dream school. What c …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'll be taking a few AP exams this year. I'm a little stressed about how to study effectively and make sure I'm prepared for the exams. What are some study tips or resources …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been trying to categorize the colleges I'm interested in as reach, match, or safety schools. How do I decide which category a college falls into, and h …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I've noticed that many colleges have implemented test-optional policies due to the pandemic. I'm wondering how colleges view applicants who choose not to submit test …
Hi everyone! I'm worried about the possibility of being waitlisted at one of my top-choice colleges. If this happens, what should I do? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting off …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior thinking about my college options, and I'm wondering if it's possible to transfer to a different college after my freshman year. If so, what's the process like, and how di …
Hello everyone! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, but I know that some college applications ask for your intended major. How should I go about choosing one, and will it affect my chances of ge …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. How do I know if I should retake the test to improve my score, or if my current score is good enough for the colleges I'm inter …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I have one bad grade on my transcript that I'm worried about. Should I address it in my college applications, and if so, how do I explain it without making excuses? Than …
Hello! I recently got my test scores back, and while they're decent, I'm not sure if they're good enough to get me into my top-choice colleges. Should I retake the SAT/ACT to try to improve my score, …
Hey! My school doesn't offer many AP classes, but I've heard that colleges like to see students take challenging courses. Should I try to take AP classes online or at a nearby school, or will colleges …