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Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. However, I'm really involved in extracurricular activities like soccer, debate, and volunteering. Can my extracurr …
Hi, I recently got accepted into my dream school, but I'm a little bit stressed now. My grades have slipped during the second semester of my senior year. How bad do my grades have to be for the colleg …
Hey guys! I absolutely love reading and spend a good amount of time on it outside of school. Can it be considered an extracurricular activity for college applications, or should I focus on more formal …
I'm an avid reader and have been involved with my school's book club, as well as participated in reading challenges outside of school. When I'm applying to college, would listing reading as an extracu …
I'm currently in the process of building my college list, and I want to be a competitive applicant for top schools like Harvard and Princeton. What do Ivy League admissions officers typically look for …
I received a 34 on my ACT and I'm considering applying to some Ivy League schools. Is my score competitive enough for these schools, or should I try to retake the exam to improve it? Thoughts and expe …
Hello, I'm a junior trying to figure out how many extracurricular activities I should be involved in to be competitive for Ivy League schools. I have a few that I'm passionate about, but I'm unsure if …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm considering double majoring in college. Does expressing an interest in double majoring have any impact on my college applications? Would it be looked at favorably or negat …
Hello! I have a pretty good idea of what I want to major in, but I'm not sure how to find the best colleges for my intended major. Do you have any tips on how to research and find the best college pro …
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit stressed because I haven't started my college essay yet. I was just wondering, how long did it take for you guys to write your essays? I want to make sure I have enough …
Hello! I recently received a 1480 on my SAT and I'm planning on applying to Ivy League schools. Is this score good enough for these top-tier schools, or should I retake the test and try for a higher s …
Hi everyone, I've been considering applying to Brigham Young University (BYU). I'm really interested in engaging in research during my undergrad years, so I was wondering if BYU is considered a resear …
Hi everybody, with many schools going test-optional due to covid, I'm wondering if standardized test scores are still important in college admissions? Should I still prioritize preparing for the SAT/A …
I recently got my AP scores and, while most of my scores are 5's, I received a 4 on one of the tests. Will Ivy League schools look down on that, or is a 4 still considered good enough for those univer …
Hey there! I'm an avid reader and I spend countless hours on books. I don't participate in any book clubs or related groups, but I'm wondering whether reading itself is enough to be considered an extr …
Hello, I have a question about the writing style for college essays. Do colleges generally prefer traditional essay writing, or are they open to more creative writing styles? I enjoy creative writing …
Hey all! My older sibling is currently attending an Ivy League school, and I'm wondering if that will have any impact on my chances of getting admitted there too. Does sibling legacy factor into admis …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I'm diving into the college research process, and I'm particularly interested in research universities. I've been looking into Penn State as a potential option, but I'm not …
Hello, everyone. I'm a junior with aspirations of becoming a nurse, but my grades aren't the best. Is it possible for me to get into a nursing program and become a nurse with my current GPA? Thanks in …
Hey! I love reading and always find time to do so during my day. Can I list reading as an extracurricular activity for my college application, or should it be something more formal? Any advice would b …