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Hey guys! I'm starting to think about my college applications and I'm wondering what I should include in the activities section. Should I focus on just my most important extracurriculars, or should I …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I've started brainstorming ideas for my college essays. I want to make sure I write something that stands out and showcases my personality. Can anyone share some tips for writ …
Hello! I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing that it's a good idea to start working on college application essays early. When would you recommend I start working on them? Any tips for getting s …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior, and I've been stressing a bit about my SAT and ACT scores. How important are these scores in the grand scheme of things? If I don't get a super high score, will i …
Hi, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to feel the pressure of college applications. I want to make sure I'm using my time wisely and focusing on the right things. Can someone from …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of attending college. When I receive financial aid offers from different colleges, how should I evaluate …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about how colleges view class rank. My school doesn't rank students, but I think I'm in the top 10% of my class. Is this something that admissions offi …
Hey guys, as a junior, I'm starting to think about my college essays. I'm feeling a bit stressed because I'm not sure how to approach writing one. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on how to write …
Hey all! I'm a junior and I've taken the SAT, but my top-choice college has made submitting SAT scores optional. My score is decent, but not outstanding. Should I still submit my score or focus on oth …
Hello, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how my family's financial situation might impact my college admissions chances. I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated financial need into acc …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year. What should I be doing during the summer to prepare for college applications? Any advice or suggestions …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little worried about my GPA. It's not terrible, but it's not as high as I'd like it to be. Can I still get into a top college with a lower GPA if I have …
Hey there! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm trying to decide if I should focus on larger or smaller schools. I know that larger schools often have more resources, but I'm wondering w …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. I know that financial aid is available, but I'm not exactly sure how it works and what I need to do to apply for …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm hoping to be recruited for college sports. When should I start reaching out to college coaches and how can I best showcase my athletic abilities to them? …
Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to choose as my major. How di …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's important to have a college counselor to help me with the application process. I know some people have counselors, but I'm not sure if it's necessa …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to visit some colleges soon. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure how to prepare. What should I do before and during college visits? Th …
Hello! I'm trying to plan ahead for my college applications, and I was wondering how many recommendation letters I should ask for. Is there a standard number that most colleges require? Should I get m …
Hey guys! I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about the upcoming college application process, especially with balancing my coursework, extracurriculars, and college research. How can I manage my time …