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Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm curious about how much AP scores matter in college admissions. I've taken a few AP exams, but I'm not sure how much weight they hold in the admissions process. Can anyo …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what major I might want to pursue in college. What factors should I consider when making this decision? How did you decide on …

Hello, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college admissions process starting to build. What are some strategies that you guys have used to manage stress and stay organized during t …

Hi all! I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, but I'm not sure which one is the better choice for me. What factors should I consider when making this decision? I'd love to hear your tho …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the application process. I'm not very experienced with interviews, so I'm a bit nervous. What's the best way to p …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything I need to do for college applications while keeping up with my schoolwork. How do you balance your time between colleg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I know they're both accepted by most colleges, but how do I know which one is a better fit for me? Are there any diff …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I know that paying for college can be a huge burden. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone give me …

Hi there! As a junior, I know I'll need to ask for letters of recommendation soon, and I'm a little bit stressed about it. How can I ensure that I get a strong letter from my teacher? Is there anythin …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to build my college list. There are so many options, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. How did you guys decide which schools to apply to, and what factors …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the significance of extracurricular activities in college applications. I've been involved in a few clubs and sports teams, but I'm not sure i …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm not planning on majoring in art. Can I still submit my portfolio as part of my college application, or should I focus on other aspe …

Hey guys! My SAT/ACT score is just below the average for my top-choice college, but I'm not sure if it's worth retaking the test. What do you think? Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering if I should start applying for scholarships now or wait until senior year. I know there are scholarships available for juniors, but I'm not sur …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about art, but I don't plan on majoring in it. I was wondering if I can still submit an art portfolio as part of my college application to showcase my ski …

Hi everyone! I have a few upcoming college interviews, and I'm a little bit nervous about them. How important are these interviews in the overall admissions process? Can they really make or break my c …

Hi all! I'm currently a junior and starting to think about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How much do these letters actually matter in the admissions process? Should I prioritize getting re …

Hi all! As a junior starting to think about college applications, I'm a bit stressed about the personal essay. I'd like to know what colleges are looking for in a personal statement. Any tips or advic …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm considering discussing my experiences with mental health in my college application essay. Is this a good idea, or should I choose a different topic? I would really appreci …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. There are so many options and I'm not sure how to choose. What factors did you consider when p …