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Hey guys! I'm a junior who's starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which major would be the best fit for me. How did you all decide on your …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm hoping to visit some colleges soon to help me decide which ones I'm most interested in. When is the best time to visit colleges and what should I look fo …

Hey everyone! I'm a bit worried about how financial aid might affect my chances of getting into college. Do colleges take financial need into consideration when making admissions decisions? How can I …

Hi there! I'm taking a few AP classes this year, and I'm wondering how much my AP scores will matter when it comes to college admissions. I know they can help with course placement and college credits …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that it will limit my college options. Is it still possible to get into a good college with a lower GPA …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college. My family doesn't have a lot of money, so I'm worried about how we're going to pay for it. How did you all decide on a college that w …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide if I should apply to colleges outside of my home state. What are the pros and cons of attending an out-of-state college and how does it impact the college …

Hello! I've had some personal and family issues during high school that have affected my grades and extracurricular involvement. How do I explain these extenuating circumstances on my college applicat …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to make my college list. I've heard that it's important to have a mix of safety, target, and reach schools, but I'm not sure how to determine which colleges fall …

Hi there! I'm a junior and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the number of colleges out there. How do you guys recommend narrowing down the list of colleges to apply to? Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed about the whole college application process. I have a few top-choice schools in mind, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to more than one school through …

Hi there! I'm considering taking a gap year before college, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year? How do colleges view students who take a gap year? Th …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to major in when I go to college. I want to make sure I choose a college that has a strong program in my chosen field. How …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I'm considering applying Early Decision to my top choice college. I've heard that applying ED can increase your chances of getting in, but I'm also a little ne …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, I won't be able to visit most of them in person. What are some alternative ways I can learn about a co …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching college financial aid policies. I came across need-blind and need-aware colleges, and I'm not sure which one would be better for me. Can a …

Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or doing dual enrollment next year. Do colleges have a preference for either of these options? Thanks for your input!

Hey everyone! I've been invited to a few college open houses, and I'm wondering if they're worth attending. What are the benefits of going to an open house? Will it help my chances of getting accepted …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about the financial aspects of college. When the time comes, what factors should I consider when comparing financial aid packages from different s …

Hey guys, I've been stressing out about scheduling for next year. I'm not sure whether I should take more AP courses to show rigor or focus on maintaining a higher GPA with less challenging classes. I …