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Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed about college applications. I'm currently a junior, and I want to make sure I have the best shot at getting into my dream school. I'm doing okay in my classes, and …
Hi there! I've been considering attending a community college for a couple of years before transferring to a four-year university. What are the pros and cons of this approach, and how does it affect t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been involved in several extracurricular activities throughout high school. I want to show leadership in these activities, but I'm not sure how. Any tips or advice on …
Hello! I've noticed that many colleges have test-optional policies, and I'm wondering if I should apply to these schools without submitting my SAT or ACT scores. Would it hurt my chances of getting in …
Hi everyone! I've been researching colleges and I've noticed that some schools consider demonstrated interest in their admissions decisions. How important is this factor, and what can I do to show my …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I have my sights set on a few highly selective colleges. I know the odds are tough, but I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances. Can anyone offer some advice …
Hello everyone, I had a rough sophomore year and my grades dipped quite a bit. How can I explain this to colleges during the application process without sounding like I'm making excuses? Thanks in adv …
Hello! I know I need to ask for recommendation letters for my college applications, but I'm not sure how to decide which teachers to ask. Can you provide some guidance on what I should consider when s …
Hey all, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide which AP exams to take this year. I'm taking several AP classes, but I'm not sure if I should take all of the exams or just focus on a few. How did you …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT soon. What are some of the best resources to use for preparing? I want to make sure I'm studying effectively so I can get the best score possible. …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know that I'll need financial aid, but I'm not sure how to go about requesting it. Can anyone in the c …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges check applicants' social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true? If so, should I be worried about what I post or how I pres …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been hearing about students taking a gap year before starting college. Can anyone explain what a gap year is and if it's a good idea? What are some of the benefits and …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I know it's time to start thinking about recommendation letters for college applications. I have a couple of teachers in mind, but I'm not sure how to approach them and …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out among the thousands of others. I know that I need to have strong academics and …
Hey guys, I've been wondering if it's worth it to hire a college counselor to help me with my applications. I'm worried about navigating the process on my own, but I don't know if a counselor is neces …
Hello everyone! So, I'm currently a high school junior and I'm starting to seriously think about college applications. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried about my application standi …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have a dream college that I really want to attend. I've heard that demonstrating interest is important, but I'm not sure what that entails. Can you guys give me some …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between applying Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option and how can I decide which one is right fo …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering applying Early Decision to my top choice, but I'm not sure if it's the best strategy. What are the pros and cons of applying ED? Any insights …