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Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'll need to start asking for letters of recommendation soon. I'm not sure how to go about choosing the right teachers or how to ask them. Does anyone have any t …

Hello all! I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to a couple of colleges. Is it possible to apply to more than one college ED, or am I limited to just one? Thanks for yo …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm a bit worried about my GPA. It's not as high as I'd like it to be, and I'm concerned about how it will affect my college applications. How do colleges evaluate applic …

Hi folks! I'm planning on taking the SAT in the next few months, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. What are the most effective study strategies or resources you've used to prepare? Any advice w …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and want to get a head start on my college applications, but I'm not sure when the best time to start would be. Should I start working on them now, or wait until the summer befo …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure which one to go with. How do I choose the right essay topic? What should I consider …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if taking AP classes is necessary for getting into a good college. I'm taking a few honors classes, but I'm not sure if I should also try to take some AP cour …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about demonstrated interest in the college admissions process. How important is it, and what are some ways I can show my interest in a college? Thanks fo …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've taken the SAT once, but I wasn't happy with my score. What are some tips for improving my standardized test scores, and how can I best prepare for my next attempt? Any r …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to work on my college applications. If I submit my application and later want to add additional materials (like an updated resume or new awards), is that possi …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college application essay, and I want to make sure it's unique and memorable. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to write an essay that sta …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by the amount of work I need to do for school, my extracurriculars, and preparing for college applications. How do you m …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges to find the best fit for me. There are so many options, and I'm not sure where to start or what to look for. Can anyone give me some tips on …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if taking a foreign language in high school is necessary for college admissions. Can anyone give me some insight on this? I'd really appreciate it!

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried that my extracurricular involvement might be lacking compared to other applicants. I've been involved in a few clubs and activities, but I haven …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and starting to think about what I want to major in. What factors should I consider when choosing a major? How do I know what's the best fit for me? Any advice or personal ex …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research financial aid options. I've heard that some people apply for financial aid even if they think they won't qualify, just in case. Is this a good idea …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been looking at college rankings while researching schools. How much should I rely on these rankings when deciding which colleges to apply to? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! I've been looking into summer programs to attend this year, but I'm not sure if they're worth the cost and time. Do colleges really care about these programs? I'd really appreciate any advi …

Hey there, I'm a junior with a pretty rigorous course load (4 AP classes this year). My GPA is a bit lower than I would like, but I'm wondering if colleges will take into account the difficulty of my …