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Hello friends, I'm planning on attending several college application events to learn more about the schools I'm interested in. How much emphasis should I place on networking with admissions officers a …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the whole college application process. Can anyone offer some advice on how to prepare and what steps I should be taking now? Tha …
Hey, I'm a junior, and I've started working on my college applications. Some colleges require supplemental essays, and I'm not sure how to approach them. What are some tips for writing strong suppleme …
Hi all, I'm having a hard time deciding on the focus of my college essay. Should I write about my general interests and experiences, or go more in-depth on a specific topic or passion that I have? Are …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm having trouble balancing my time between schoolwork and my extracurricular activities. I know both are important for college applications, but I'm feeling over …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've seen some colleges offer early action application options. What are the benefits of applying early action? Does it increase my chances of getting accepted? I'd appreciate …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to work on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. I want to make sure my essay stands out and truly represents who I am. Any advice or tips for making my …
Hey, I'm really passionate about poetry and I wrote a poem that I think would make a great college essay. Is it possible to submit a poem as my essay or is that considered inappropriate?
My identity has played a big role in my life, and I want to write about it in my college essay. How can I approach this topic in a way that showcases who I am without sounding cliché or overly dramati …
Hi there! I'm an avid reader and wanted to know if my passion for reading falls under the category of extracurricular activities when applying to colleges. Should I include this information in my appl …
Hey everyone, I had to take a semester off during my sophomore year due to health issues that greatly affected my academics. How can I best address this gap in my college applications? Thank you for y …
Hello everyone! I'm writing my college essay and I noticed that I tend to use contractions quite often. Is it considered informal or unprofessional to use contractions in a college essay? Should I rew …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been considering applying to a school with a binding Early Decision policy. I'm not sure if this is the right choice for me, as I'm worried about committing without kn …
Hey guys! I'm not entirely sure what field I want to major in yet, so I'm a bit stuck on how to choose a college. What factors should I consider when making my decision? Thanks for any suggestions!
Hello, I hope you all are doing well! I was recently accepted to a prestigious university. However, I'm really worried about my current grades slipping, and I wanted to know: what on earth could make …
As a junior, I've been starting to think about college essays. However, I'm not really sure about the best approach to take while writing them. How do I pick the right topic or angle to stand out with …
Hello all, I'm moving to a new city and switching high schools during my junior year. I'm worried about the impact that this switch might have on my college applications. How do colleges look at stude …
As a high school junior, I'm just starting to think about the college application process. When is the best time to begin drafting my personal statement? Should I wait until senior year or start now? …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I feel like my extracurricular activities are somewhat lacking. I've been involved in a few clubs, but I haven't taken any leadership positions or partici …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how much my high school's reputation matters in the college admissions process. My school is not very well-known, and I'm worried that it might hurt …