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Hello! I'm a high school junior looking for ways to help pay for college. I know there are a lot of scholarships out there, but I'm not sure where to find them or how to apply. Do you have any suggest …
Hello! I'm a junior and I have a long list of colleges that I'm interested in. I know I need to narrow it down, but I'm struggling to figure out how. What criteria should I use to decide which college …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and I've been researching the college application process quite a bit. I've seen some conflicting information on the importance of SAT Subject Tests. Do …
Hello, I'm a junior, and I've been looking into the QuestBridge National College Match program. I'm considering applying through QuestBridge, but I'm not sure if it's the best option for me. What are …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already thinking about my senior year and how I can use it to improve my college application. Are there any specific areas I should focus on, like maintaining my GP …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which classes to take next year. I've heard that colleges like to see AP classes, but I'm not sure if I can get an A in some of them. Should I …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors to consider when selecting a college. I want to make sure I choose the right one for me, but I'm not sure what to prioritize. Ca …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing mixed advice about whether or not I should take SAT Subject Tests. Are they necessary for top colleges, or can I get by without them? I'd really apprec …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking a gap year after high school to gain some real-world experience and do some volunteering. I'm wondering how admissions officers view gap years and if it will hurt my c …
Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. How important are these letters in the college admissions process, and what should I look …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to prepare myself for all possible outcomes during the college application process. If I end up getting waitlisted at my dream college, what should I do to increa …
Hi all, I've been stressing a bit over my college essay. I'm not sure what topic to choose or what aspects of my life I should focus on. Is there a general theme or approach that would be more effecti …
Hi all! I've heard that leadership is important for college applications, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate it. What are some ways I can show leadership both in and out of school? Any tips or advice …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm wondering if it's possible to apply to college without taking the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some schools are test-optional, but I'm not sure if that's a good optio …
Hello! I'm currently a junior and I'm beginning to research colleges to create my application list. What factors did you all consider when making your lists, and how did you narrow it down? I want to …
Hello! I'm in the process of submitting my college applications, and I want to make sure I've included everything that's required. How can I double-check that my application is complete and ready to b …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I know some people say one is easier than the other, but I'm not sure which one would be better for me. How did you guys …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that networking at college can be important for future career opportunities. I'm not sure how to approach networking and how much emphasis I should put o …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm wondering about the process of appealing a college admissions decision. If I'm not accepted to my top choice college, is there any way to appeal the decision and possib …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been involved in a few extracurriculars, but I haven't held any leadership positions. I'm worried that this might hurt my chances of getting into college …