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Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my college essays, and I really want them to be unique and memorable. Do any of you have tips for making my essays stand out? What are some common clichés I should av …

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Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive things I can do to improve my college application? Any ideas or suggestions would be apprec …

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm worried about choosing the wrong major for college. If I change my mind after being accepted, can I switch my major? How difficult is it to do so? Thanks for any hel …

Hey! I've heard that some students include their social media accounts in their college applications to showcase their interests and accomplishments. Is this something you would recommend, and if so, …

Hey all, I'm working on finalizing my college list, and I'm not sure how many safety, match, and reach schools I should apply to. What's a good balance to aim for? Any advice would be really helpful. …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior considering taking some online college courses to supplement my education and boost my college applications. Would colleges find this impressive or is it not wor …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that senior year grades aren't as important for college admissions since most applications are due before the year is over. Is this true, or should I still fo …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been attending college fairs to learn more about different schools. I want to make the most of these events, but I'm not sure what questions I should be aski …

Hi all, I'm hoping to apply to some highly competitive colleges, and I'm looking for ways to increase my chances of getting accepted. What are some things I should focus on to make myself a stronger c …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering how to handle being waitlisted by a college. If I end up on a waitlist, what can I do to improve my chances of being accepted? Any advice would be greatly …

Hey! I'm a junior and I'm curious if colleges look at class rank when making admissions decisions. Is it a significant factor, or do they focus more on other parts of the application? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what kind of college environment I want. I know that college size can make a big difference, but I'm not sure if I'd prefer a small, medium, …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes on my college applications. Can anyone share some common mistakes that students make when applying to college? I want to av …

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about what major I should select for my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose a major that's right …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering applying to test-optional colleges. How should I decide whether to submit my test scores or not? What factors should I consider? Thanks for any advice …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm feeling a little stressed about when to start preparing for the SAT or ACT. When should I start studying, and how much time should I dedicate to it? Tha …

Hey guys! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm wondering what I should focus on this year to improve my chances of getting into a good college. I have a pretty good GPA and I'm involved in a …