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I'm a little stressed about the whole college application process, and I'm trying to decide if I should apply early action or early decision to my top choice school. What are the pros and cons of each …

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Hey, I'm planning to take a couple of SAT Subject Tests this year. How do colleges view these scores in the admissions process? Is it worth the time and effort? Thanks in advance!

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Hey! I'm a junior and I've been wondering about the importance of class rank in college admissions. My school is very competitive, and my rank isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Will this hurt my cha …

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating leadership skills on college applications can be a big plus. I've held leadership positions in a few clubs, but I'm not sure how to effectiv …