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Hi there! I'm planning on attending some college fairs and open houses soon, but I'm not sure how to make the most of these events. Can you provide some tips on how to get the most valuable informatio …
Hey guys, I'm torn between writing about a personal challenge I've overcome or an accomplishment I'm proud of for my college essay. Which one do you think would make a stronger essay? Any advice would …
UCLA is one of my top choices, but my grades in freshman and sophomore year were less-than-impressive. My GPA has improved significantly since then. How much weight will UCLA place on my past performa …
Hi everyone! I'm a bit worried about how my family's financial situation might affect my college admissions chances. We have a pretty low income, and I'm not sure if that will help or hurt me in the a …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take AP classes next year. I've heard that they can help with college admissions, but I'm worried about the workload. Are AP classes worth it …
Hi all! I've heard that building relationships with college admissions officers can be beneficial during the application process. How do I go about doing this? What are some appropriate ways to reach …
Hello, I'm having a hard time deciding on a topic for my college essay. I want it to be unique and personal, but I'm struggling to find the right focus. Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to c …
Hey everyone! Summer break is coming up and I'm trying to figure out what I should focus on to improve my chances for college admissions. Should I work on SAT prep, volunteer, or find internships? I'm …
I'm stressing about my college essay and I'm wondering how much weight it holds compared to my grades, test scores, and extracurriculars. Should I be more focused on other parts of my application or i …
Hey guys! I'm an avid reader and have always enjoyed immersing myself in novels and other literature. Would colleges consider extensive reading as an extracurricular activity, or should I focus on mor …
Hey everyone! I have the option to take either AP or IB courses at my school, but I’m not sure which one to choose. Are IB courses generally considered to be harder or more time-consuming than AP cour …
Hi guys! I'm taking several AP courses this year, and I'm struggling to balance my academics with my extracurricular commitments. What strategies or tips do you have for managing both effectively? I'd …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been working a part-time job for a while now. I'm wondering if having a part-time job will be considered a positive factor in my college applications? Also, how s …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the college admissions process. I've heard that some colleges require interviews and I want to be prepared. Do you have any tips or resources for …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to prepare for college applications. What are some things I should be focusing on this year to make …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'spike' in your application to get into top colleges. Is this true? What if I have a good GPA and test scores, …
Hi guys! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the financial aid process, and I'm not sure where to start. What are the steps I need to take to apply for financial aid, and are there any important deadlines I shou …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college. For those of you who have taken a gap year, what did you do during that time, and how did it affect yo …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been involved in a few extracurriculars that I'm passionate about (robotics club, drama, and tennis). I've heard that colleges like to see students with a lot of extrac …
Hi! I'm a junior who loves creating art in my spare time. It's a pretty important hobby of mine, and I'm curious if I can list it as an extracurricular activity on my college application. Thoughts?