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Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to plan out my college application timeline. I've heard about early decision, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. How do I deci …

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Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of college essays in the admissions process. I'm wondering how much weight they actually hold and what I should focu …

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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research financial aid options. What's the difference between need-based and merit-based aid? How do I know which one is right for me? Thanks for any guid …

Hi all, I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering when I should start working on my college applications. Is it too early to start now, or should I wait until senior year? Thanks for your help!

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about balancing my schoolwork and college applications next year. What are some tips for managing my time and staying on top of everything? …

Hello! I'm a high school junior trying to decide between taking an AP exam or enrolling in a dual enrollment class. I'm not sure which option is better for college admissions. Can anyone give me some …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I want to start preparing for potential college interviews. What's the best way to prepare and what kind of questions should I expect? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been taking a mix of AP and IB courses throughout high school. I'm wondering how colleges view these courses when making admissions decisions. Do they prefer one …

Hey! I'm currently working on my personal essay for college applications, and I feel like it's missing something. What tips or advice do you have for making my essay stand out? Thanks so much!

Hey there, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm wondering if it's still possible for me to get into a top college. Can anyone share their experiences or give me some advice? …

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 …