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Hello, I'm a high school junior who's been actively involved in my local church throughout high school. I was wondering if I could include my church-related activities as extracurriculars on my colleg …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and as I start researching colleges, I keep coming across the terms 'reach,' 'match,' and 'safety' schools. What exactly do these terms mean, and how can I use them to my advan …
Hey guys, I've heard about applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) to colleges but I'm not really clear on the differences and pros/cons of each. Could someone help explain these to me? I'm …
Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I've realized that my extracurricular involvement is kind of lacking. My academic performance has been strong, but I'm worried about my chances at competiti …
Hey there! I did a study abroad program last summer and am wondering if this experience counts as an extracurricular activity for my college applications. Thanks in advance for any help!
Hi everyone! I've heard that demonstrated interest can play a role in college admissions, but I'm not sure how important it is for Ivy League schools. Should I make an extra effort to show my interest …
UCLA is my top choice, but my GPA isn't stellar. I'm heavily involved in multiple extracurriculars and have a solid SAT score. Is there any chance for me to get in? What aspects of my application shou …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT and scored a 1450. I'm wondering if I should retake the test to try for a higher score, or if I should focus on other aspects of my application instea …
Hi all! I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule and want to make sure I'm taking enough AP classes to be competitive for Ivy League admissions. How many AP classes do they typically expect stud …
Hello everyone! I've been doing some research on college interviews, and I was wondering if you guys have any tips on how to stand out during these interviews? I'm a fairly shy person, so I want to ma …
Hey all, I'm currently a junior, and I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in environmental science. What are some summer programs, clubs, or activities that I can get involved within my school o …
Hey everyone! I've been teaching myself Japanese for the past couple of years, and I'm wondering if this could be considered an extracurricular activity for college applications. What do you think? Th …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about where I want to go to college. Location is important to me, but I'm not sure how to narrow down my choices based on that factor. Can …
Hello, I'm currently a junior and starting to think about the college application process. I was wondering if the major I choose to apply for can influence my chances of being admitted to competitive …
Hi everyone! I'm considering attending a local college for my first year and then transferring to a bigger university. Is transferring between colleges difficult? What should I expect in terms of the …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I am planning to major in visual arts when I apply to college. I have a strong portfolio and have won several regional art competitions. I was wondering if I …
Hello, I'm working on my college essays and I was wondering if they need to be in MLA format. I know it's a standard for academic papers, but I'm not sure if college essays require it. Can someone ple …
Hello, I'm working on my college essay, and I was wondering if I should follow the MLA format? I know it's common for research papers and such, but is it required for college application essays too? A …
Hey all! I'm a leader in my church's youth group, and I'm always participating in various religious activities and outreach programs. Can I include these experiences as an extracurricular activity on …
Hey there, I participate in my school's choir and sometimes in competitions. I was just curious if this counts as an extracurricular activity when I apply to colleges? Thanks in advance for your help!