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Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I've been involved in various extracurriculars, but I'm curious if colleges have a preference for certai …

Hey, I'm a junior and I've started researching scholarships to help pay for college. I'm hoping to qualify for a merit-based scholarship, but I'm not sure what I can do to improve my chances of receiv …

Hey, I just found out that I've been waitlisted at my top choice school and I'm not sure what to do next. Should I send a letter of continued interest or focus on other options? Any advice would be ap …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges to create my college list. I want to make sure I have a balanced list of schools that are a good fit for me. Can anyone offer some advice …

Hello! I'm currently a junior, and I'm wondering about the importance of AP classes in college admissions. I've taken a few AP classes and done well, but I'm worried it might not be enough. How many A …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose the right major for me. What factors should I conside …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into college costs. My family isn't extremely wealthy, but I'm not sure if we qualify for financial aid. Is it still worth applying for it? Does it a …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I've been looking at the average SAT/ACT scores for some of the colleges I'm interested in. My scores are a bit below the average for some schools, so I'm …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm already stressing about balancing college applications and senior year. How can I manage my time effectively and make sure I get everything done? Any tips on stayin …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've heard that showing interest in a college can improve your chances of getting in. How important is this, and what are some ways to demonstrate interest? Thanks so much!

Hey guys, I'm struggling to find a good balance between schoolwork and my extracurricular activities. Can anyone give me some tips on how to manage my time better? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. My score is pretty good, but I think I might be able to do better if I retake it. Is it worth trying to improve my score, …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide on my course load for senior year. Is it better to take a lighter course load and get higher grades, or should I challenge myself with h …

Hi! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that scholarships can be a great way to help pay for college. However, I also know that applying for them can be time-consuming. Is it really worth it to sp …

Hello! I've heard that demonstrated interest can be a factor in college admissions, but I'm not sure how much it matters. Is it really important to visit campuses, attend college fairs, and reach out …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how much the rigor of my high school schedule matters for college admissions. I've taken a mix of regular, honors, and AP classes. Will this be enough f …

Hi everyone! I recently took the SAT/ACT, and my score wasn't quite what I was hoping for. Should I retake the test to try to improve my score, or should I focus on other aspects of my application? I' …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how to make my college applications stand out. There are so many talented students applying, so I want to make sure my application gets noticed. …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college essays. There are several prompts to choose from and I'm not sure which one would be best for me. How did you guys decide which prompt …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I had a bit of a rough start in my freshman year, but my grades have been improving since then. How do colleges view an upward grade trend? Will they still consider my ap …