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Hi all! I'm an aspiring artist, and I'm wondering if I can submit my art portfolio to colleges that don't specifically ask for one. Would it be a good addition to my application or not? Thank you!

Hi! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got a score of 1450. I'm aiming for some competitive schools, and I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the SAT to try and get a higher score. I'm worried …

Hey all! I'm having trouble deciding between applying to larger universities and smaller colleges. I've heard that smaller colleges can actually offer some unique advantages. Can anyone help me unders …

Hi everyone, I was wondering if having a low GPA (3.0) would affect my eligibility for receiving student loans. I'm feeling stressed about paying for college and want to know what my options are. Any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges. What should I be doing right now to help ensure I'm prepared and have a strong application? Thanks in ad …

Hey, I'm planning to attend college next year, but I'm a bit worried. My GPA isn't the best, and I was wondering if I would still qualify for a student loan with these grades. Any guidance would be gr …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm trying to find a balance between maintaining a strong GPA and participating in extracurricular activities. Which do you think is more impor …

Hey guys, I'm concerned about the financial aspect of college and was wondering how many years does financial aid generally cover? Is it just for the first year or does it extend the entire duration o …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to stress about the upcoming college application process. I'm involved in several extracurriculars, and I'm worried about how to balance everything wi …

Hi all, I've held a couple of leadership positions in high school, and I want to emphasize that experience in my college essay. Any tips on how to showcase my leadership skills effectively in my essay …

I'm a junior, and due to some personal issues, my grades during the first few semesters weren't great. I've worked hard to improve my grades, and I can see progress. How can I explain my initial bad g …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering if my choice of major will impact my chances of getting into college. Do colleges look at the major I choose when deciding whether to acc …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm working on creating a college resume to include with my applications. I want to make sure I'm including all the relevant information, but I'm not sure …

Hey guys, I'm a bit concerned about my AP scores and their impact on college admissions. Just how much do AP scores affect the admissions process, and should I worry if they're not perfect? Thanks in …

Hello! I recently scored a 1520 on my SAT and am planning to apply to the Ivy League. I was wondering if this score is good enough for these competitive schools or if I should try to improve it. Thank …

Hi everyone, I come from a low-income family and I'm aiming for the Ivy League schools. Even though I have a strong academic record, I never got the chance to participate in expensive and prestigious …

I'm starting my essay for college applications and I'm curious about how long this process may take. Can you guys give me an estimate on how many hours or days it took you to complete your essays? I r …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm worried that I don't have any real leadership positions in clubs at my school. What are some ways I can demonstrate leadership skills when I don't have an official title …

Hi! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm passionate about both computer science and creative writing. Is it possible to study both subjects by double-majoring in college, or would the workload be too …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking the SAT and the ACT. I've heard that some students do better on one test over the other, but I'm not sure how to decide which one is right …