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Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about letters of recommendation for my college applications. I'm not sure how to approach my teachers and ask for them. Can anyone give me some advice …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my college essays. I know that some colleges ask for a 'Why this college?' essay, and I want to make sure mine is really strong. Any …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Action and Early Decision, but I'm a little confused about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the pros and cons of each and …

Hi! I've been reading through the subreddit, and I noticed that many students mention taking SAT Subject Tests. Are they required for most colleges, or are they just an extra thing that could potentia …

Hi everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and I've started thinking about college applications. I was wondering how important SAT Subject Tests are in the application process. Do I really nee …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and there's a college fair coming up in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth going, as I've heard mixed opinions about them. Do you think attending a college fair is helpful in t …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about getting a college consultant to help me with my applications. How do I find a good college consultant? What should I look for in a consultant, …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm still not sure what I want to major in. Can I apply to college undecided, or is it better to choose a major beforehand? If I do apply undecided, will it affect my chances …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I'm a bit worried about affording college. When should I start looking into financial aid options? Are there any resources you'd recommend? Thanks in advance!

Hi guys! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm unsure about how to determine which college would be the best fit for me. I have a few in mind, but I'm not sure what factors to consider wh …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm worried about my SAT/ACT scores. My GPA and extracurriculars are strong, but I'm struggling with standardized tests. Is it still possible to get into a good college with …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about scholarships for college. Does anyone have any advice on finding scholarships and what I should do to improve my chances of getting them? Thanks …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help your chances of getting accepted. What are some ways to show this interest and how imp …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm finding it difficult to balance my academics and extracurricular activities. I know that both are important for college applications, but I don't want to spread m …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm stressing out about my course selections for senior year. I've heard that colleges want students who challenge themselves, but I'm worried about overwhelming myself w …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been working part-time for a while now. I'm wondering if having a job will be seen as a positive or negative in the eyes of college admissions officers. Should …

Hey everyone! I'm a bit confused about how financial aid works during the college application process. Do I apply for financial aid at the same time as applying for admission, or is it a separate proc …

Hello! I've heard that some colleges look at applicants' social media profiles during the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, how common is it? I'm wondering if I should be more cautious abou …

Hi there, just wondering if having a part-time job during high school could negatively impact my college application. I work about 15-20 hours a week to help my family financially, and I'm worried tha …

Hey all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about taking the SAT or ACT. I know that these tests can be really important for college applications, so I want to make sure I'm prepared. Can anyone o …