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Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges online. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying. Is it necessary or can I get a good feel for the school through vi …

Hello! I'm in the process of researching colleges, but I haven't been able to visit many campuses in person. Can you suggest some ways to get a feel for different schools without physically visiting t …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether I should apply to large universities or smaller colleges. What are the pros and cons of both, and how can I determine which is the best fit …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to brainstorm for my college essays. I want to write about a personal struggle that I've overcome, but I'm not sure if that's appropriate or if it will h …

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Hello, I'm a junior and I've been wondering how important extracurricular activities are for college admissions. I'm involved in a few clubs and sports, but I'm worried that it might not be enough. Ho …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I feel like I have a pretty average profile with decent grades and test scores, but nothing that really makes …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about my college application. How can I use the summer before senior year to strengthen my application? Are there any specific activities or expe …

Hello! I'm a junior and my school offers both AP and IB courses. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one is more favorable. Does anyone have any insight on …

Hi everyone! My school ranks students based on GPA, and I'm not sure how this will affect my college applications. How much do colleges care about class rank? Should I be worried if I'm not in the top …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with aspirations of getting into a top-tier college, but I know it's really competitive. What can I do to improve my chances of being admitted? Are there any specific strateg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been considering applying to some smaller colleges. Can anyone share some of the benefits of attending a smaller school over a larger one? I'd appreciate any input. …

Hey guys, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I'm not sure what to write about. What are colleges looking for in an essay? Are there any topics I should avoid? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. What are the most important factors in the college admissions process, and what should I b …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges are looking for in applicants. What are the most important factors that colleges consider when reviewing applicatio …

Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT. My score is only a little bit below my target, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. Will retaking the SAT look bad to col …

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Hello everyone! I've been hearing a lot about demonstrated interest and how it can potentially impact college admissions decisions. Do colleges really care if I visit or attend their webinars? How can …

Hi there! I've been researching colleges and I found one that I'm really passionate about. I want to make sure they know I'm interested, but I'm not sure how to do that. Can anyone share some tips on …

Hi everyone! I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can help your chances of admission. Can someone explain what demonstrated interest is and how it affects the admissions process? What a …