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Kinda stressed about making my resume for college apps. Does anyone have tips on what a college resume should include or look like? I've got plenty of stuff I could list but I wanna know how to organi …

Hey everyone! I've been a little confused about the college application process. Do I start applying for colleges during my junior or senior year of high school? Thanks in advance!

I'm currently choosing classes for my junior year, and I'm considering taking 4 AP classes. Is this workload too much, or should I go for it? I'm a little stressed about balancing academics and extrac …

Hello! I'm considering applying to some schools through Early Action, but I'm worried about being rejected right away. Is it possible to be rejected from a school during the Early Action round, or wil …

Hey guys, I was just wondering if it's possible to take summer classes at a local college before starting my freshman year of high school. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what was your experie …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into college applications. Could someone please explain the difference between early decision and regular decision? I'm trying to figure out which o …

Hi folks, I've been attending an online high school due to personal circumstances since my sophomore year. Do you think this will affect how colleges perceive my education and application, considering …

Hey everyone, as I'm gearing up to apply to colleges soon, I'm getting together my resume. I know it's not quite the same thing as a job resume, so could anyone give me a breakdown of how a college re …

Hey, I'm thinking of joining the Running Start program to earn some college credits while in high school. Does anyone know if this is looked upon favorably by admissions committees? Will it potentiall …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been stressing out about whether or not I should apply early decision to one of my top colleges. How do you guys figure out which school to apply ED to? What factors …

Hey everyone, I've been checking out The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), and I really like the campus size and the academic atmosphere they have. Can anyone suggest colleges that have a similar feel? I' …

Hello everyone! I wanted to know if it's possible to graduate at the end of junior year instead of senior year? What would be the necessary steps and requirements to achieve this? Would this negativel …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and extremely interested in applying to Columbia University. Does Columbia offer an early decision application round? If so, what are the major deadl …

As I'm planning my junior year schedule, I've found myself stuck between choosing the AP Capstone program or the full IB Diploma. Does anyone know if colleges have a preference? Is one more respected …

I've always heard that junior year is the hardest year in high school. Is that true? What challenges can I expect, and how can I prepare myself for them?

Hello! I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of schools that offer an Early Decision 2 (ED2) option. I'm considering applying to some of these schools and would like to know more about t …

Alright, I am planning out my senior year schedule and I'm super conflicted. Should I go all out and take the max amount of APs and honors, or is it better to mix in some electives or perhaps a study …

So I've visited UT Austin and fell in love with the campus energy and the strong engineering programs. But I'm trying to keep my options open and look beyond Texas. What are some colleges out there wi …

As I'm approaching my final year of high school, I'd love to make the most out of the summer before my senior year. Any suggestions on what activities or experiences are most beneficial for college ap …

Hi friends! NYU's urban campus is super appealing to me because I love the idea of being in the heart of a city. I'm wondering if there are other colleges with a similar setup where the city is your c …