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Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I recently took the SAT. My score was lower than I had hoped, and I'm worried that it will prevent me from getting into a top college. Is it still possible …

Hi everyone! I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I'm already stressed about choosing a college once I get my acceptances (hopefully). How did you decide on the college you're attending now? What f …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to know what colleges look for in extracurricular activities. Should I focus more on depth or breadth, and how can I show my passion for my activities? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed about managing my college applications while keeping up with my senior year classes. How did you all balance your time between applications and schoolwork? Any tips or …

Hey there! I'm a junior and recently took the SAT. I'm not thrilled with my score, but I'm not sure if I should retake it. Should I give it another shot, or should I focus on other parts of my applica …

Hey there! I'm currently a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about 'demonstrated interest' during the college admissions process. I'm wondering how important it is to show my interest in the college …

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed since I didn't get the scores I wanted on my AP exams last year. I'm wondering how much AP scores really matter when it comes to college admissions. Should I be worried …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm not sure if it's better to take easier classes and get higher grades, or take harder classes and risk getting lower grades. Can …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes throughout high school. I'm wondering how admissions officers view these classes when evaluating my transcript. Do they consider them the …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and have been taking several AP classes. I was wondering how colleges view AP classes and exams. Do they place a lot of importance on them? Any insight would be v …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior working on finalizing my college list. I want to make sure I'm considering all the important factors when choosing where to apply. What criteria did you use when …

Hi, guys! I'm trying to figure out which colleges would be a good financial fit for me and my family. How did you decide? What factors should I consider? Thanks for any input!

Hey there! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges based on my intended major. I'm wondering how I can determine which colleges have the best programs for my major. Does anyone have any tips o …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been looking at some colleges with low acceptance rates. I know it's a long shot, but I really want to give it my all. What can I do to improve my chances of getting …

Hey guys, I'm a junior right now, and I've been thinking about writing my Common App essay. I've heard that having a unique and compelling essay can really make a difference in the admissions process. …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of the college admissions process. I'm curious about what factors colleges consider most important when evaluating applicants. Ca …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and am starting to think about my college application essays. I've heard that many colleges ask a 'Why this college?' question, and I'm unsure how to approach it. Ca …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior who's been researching colleges, and I was thinking about applying Early Decision to more than one college. I know it's binding, but I'm a little bit stressed about …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about my college essays, but I'm struggling to come up with a good topic. Does anyone have any advice on how to find a unique and interesting topic? Thanks i …

Hey everyone! I'm going to need letters of recommendation for my college applications, and I'm not sure how to ask my teachers for them. What's the best way to approach them and make sure they write a …