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Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors are important to me when choosing a college. What aspects should I take into account when making my decision? Thanks for a …
Hey there, I'm a junior and I've been wondering whether colleges prefer to see a high GPA or a more challenging course load. I have the option to take some tougher classes next year, but I'm worried i …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process. How important are these interviews, and should I be preparing for them? Tha …
Hello! I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon, and I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits. What are some things I should do or questions I should ask while I'm on campus? Any tips …
Hi! As a junior, I'm trying to understand how colleges evaluate the rigor of my high school curriculum. What factors do they consider, and how can I make sure I'm taking a challenging enough course lo …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and my school doesn't offer many AP classes. I'm worried that this will hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Is it possible to still get into a decent college withou …
Hey guys, I'm planning some college campus visits and I want to make the most of my time there. What should I look for during my visit, and what questions should I ask to get a better understanding of …
Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. I'm wondering how important this factor is and what I can d …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that colleges are looking for well-rounded applicants. What exactly does this mean, and how can I make sure that I'm presenting myself as a well …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I want to make sure I don't make any easily avoidable mistakes. Can anyone share some common …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been looking into the costs of applying to college. I know that some colleges offer fee waivers, but I'm not sure how to find them or if I qualify. Can anyone shed …
Hey everyone, I'm just curious about the waitlist process for college admissions. If I get waitlisted at a college, what are the chances of getting accepted later? And what can I do to improve my chan …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've heard that some colleges only accept one letter of recommendation. Can I submit more than one, or should I focus on getting just one really strong letter? Thanks f …
Hi all! I've heard that some colleges consider demonstrated interest when making admissions decisions. I'm curious about how much weight this factor carries and whether it's worth my time to attend co …
Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to think about college finances. I know I'll need financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone give me some advic …
Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about demonstrated interest in the college admissions process. Can someone explain what it is and how it can impact my application? How can I show demons …
Hey! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel a little bit stressed about the college application process. How can I effectively manage my time to make sure I can balance school, extracurriculars, and a …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific subject. I want to make sure that comes across in my college application. How can I effectively demonstrate my passion and commitment …
Hey applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know that financial aid can be really helpful, but I'm not sure how it works or what I need to do to apply …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT or ACT soon. I'm not sure how to start preparing for these tests. What's the best way to study for them, and are there any resources you recomme …