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Hey there! I've been considering reaching out to current college students at some of the schools I'm interested in to get their perspective on the college experience. Is this a good idea, or would it …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the importance of finding a college that's a good 'fit' for you. How important is this really, and how can I determine if a college is a good fit for me? Any personal …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I've been feeling a bit stressed about my GPA. I didn't do too well during freshman and sophomore year, but I want to turn things around. Is it too late to imp …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've heard that if I get deferred from a college, I might need to write a letter of continued interest. Can someone explain what that is and how to write a strong one? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about standardized testing. I've heard that some colleges require or recommend SAT Subject Tests, but I'm not sure if I need to t …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to plan out my college application timeline. I'm considering applying Early Decision or Early Action to some schools, but I'm not sure if there are a …

Hey everyone, I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. What are some ways I can show leadership in my extracurricular activities or other aspects of my applicati …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I have a low grade in one of my classes from last year. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into my top-choice colleges. How do I address this issue on my c …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. What are the benefits of taking this route, and are there any drawbacks? Th …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about my college application. I have a variety of extracurricular activities, but not all of them are related to the major I want to pursue. Will this h …

Hi all, I'm working on my college list and I'm wondering how much weight I should give to college rankings. Should I focus on applying to schools with higher rankings, or is it more important to find …

Hey, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's more beneficial to focus on one main extracurricular activity or to have a variety of activities on my college applications. I'm involved in several c …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to improve my college application. What should I focus on during my junior year? Are there any specific activit …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing different opinions on whether AP classes really make a difference in the college admissions process. I'm taking a few right now, but shoul …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to make a list of colleges to apply to, but I'm not sure which factors I should take into consideration. What are some important things to keep in mind when creating a balan …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college resume. What are some tips for creating a strong resume that highlights my accomplishments? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'spike' or a special talent to stand out in college applications. Is this really necessary to get into a top schoo …

Hey guys, I'm a current high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision (ED). I'm wondering if it's really worth it to apply ED to a college? Can it significantly improve my chance …

Hello, I'm currently a junior and I'm in the process of starting my college applications. The problem is, I'm not sure what to write about in my personal essay. I'm planning to major in Biology, but I …

Hello there, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm at a crossroads. With college applications looming in the near future, I'm torn between preparing for the SAT or devoting my time to work and …