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Should I retake the SAT/ACT if I'm not happy with my score?

Hello! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I'm not completely satisfied with my score, and I'm not sure if I should retake the test or just focus on other aspects of my application. What do …

a year ago

How can I improve my chances of getting scholarships?

Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research scholarships to help pay for college. What can I do to improve my chances of winning scholarships, and are there any strategies for finding lesser-known o …

a year ago

What resources are available to help low-income students with the college application process?

Hey all, I'm a high school junior from a low-income family, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. Are there any resources or programs specifically designed to help stud …

a year ago

How do I write a strong letter of continued interest?

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being deferred or waitlisted when I apply to college. How do I write a strong letter of continued interest to …

a year ago

How many AP classes should I take?

Hey, I'm a junior trying to plan my schedule for next year, and I'm not sure how many AP classes I should take. I want to challenge myself, but I also don't want to get overwhelmed. What's a good numb …

a year ago

How do I manage my time when applying to colleges?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing school, extracurriculars, and college applications. What are some time management tips for handling everything and staying or …

a year ago

Should I take a gap year before going to college?

Hello! I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college, but I'm not sure if it's the right decision for me. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year? How do colleges view gap ye …

a year ago

How do colleges view online classes?

Hello, I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes to supplement my high school courses. I'm wondering how colleges view online classes in the admissions process. Are they seen as less rigorous o …

a year ago

Should I apply early decision or regular decision to my dream school?

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I have a dream school in mind that I'd really love to attend. I'm not sure if I should apply early decision or just go for regular decision. What are the pros and cons of e …

a year ago

How much does the reputation of a college matter for future success?

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how the reputation of a college might affect my future success. I know that prestigious schools can open doors, but is it really that importan …

a year ago

How important are AP courses in the college admissions process?

Hey, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out how many AP courses I should take. I'm wondering how important these classes are in the college admissions process and whether they're worth …

a year ago

Are summer programs important for college admissions?

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying to some summer programs to help boost my college application. Are these programs really important for college admissions, or should I focus …

a year ago

What should I do if I have a bad grade in one of my classes?

Hi, friends! I'm a junior and I have a bad grade in one of my classes. Will this hurt my chances of getting into a good college? Is there anything I can do to make up for it? Thanks for any help!

a year ago

Is it worth applying to highly selective colleges?

Hello! I'm considering applying to some highly selective colleges, but I'm worried about my chances of getting accepted. Is it worth the effort to apply, or should I focus on schools with higher accep …

a year ago

Is it better to take more AP classes or focus on maintaining a high GPA?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide what classes to take next year. I want to challenge myself with AP courses, but I'm worried about maintaining a high GPA. Is it better to take more AP …

a year ago

Do colleges prefer a certain type of student?

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've noticed that some people seem to think that colleges prefer certain types of students (athletes, artists, etc.). Is this true? If so, how can I make my app …

a year ago

How do I ask for financial aid?

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm worried about how to pay for college. How do I go about asking for financial aid? What information do I need to provide, and are there any deadlines I should be aware of? T …

a year ago

Will a low SAT score hurt my chances of getting into a top college?

Hey everyone, I'm a little stressed about my SAT score. I took it once and didn't do as well as I had hoped. I'm planning on retaking it, but I'm worried that a low score will hurt my chances of getti …

a year ago

How can I demonstrate leadership in my college applications?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. I've held some leadership positions in school clubs, but I'm not sure if that's enough. W …

a year ago

How do I know if a college is a good fit for me academically?

Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges and I'm trying to figure out if a certain college would be a good fit for me academically. What should I be looking for in terms of academics and resources …

a year ago
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