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Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been looking into the costs of applying to college. I know that some colleges offer fee waivers, but I'm not sure how to find them or if I qualify. Can anyone shed …

Hey everyone, I'm just curious about the waitlist process for college admissions. If I get waitlisted at a college, what are the chances of getting accepted later? And what can I do to improve my chan …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've heard that some colleges only accept one letter of recommendation. Can I submit more than one, or should I focus on getting just one really strong letter? Thanks f …

Hi all! I've heard that some colleges consider demonstrated interest when making admissions decisions. I'm curious about how much weight this factor carries and whether it's worth my time to attend co …

Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to think about college finances. I know I'll need financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone give me some advic …

Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about demonstrated interest in the college admissions process. Can someone explain what it is and how it can impact my application? How can I show demons …

Hey! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel a little bit stressed about the college application process. How can I effectively manage my time to make sure I can balance school, extracurriculars, and a …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific subject. I want to make sure that comes across in my college application. How can I effectively demonstrate my passion and commitment …

Hey applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know that financial aid can be really helpful, but I'm not sure how it works or what I need to do to apply …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT or ACT soon. I'm not sure how to start preparing for these tests. What's the best way to study for them, and are there any resources you recomme …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. What is the best way to prepare for these visits, and how can I make sure I get the most out of my time on campus? Thanks …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to put together my college resume. I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. Can you give me some guidance on what to include and any tips on …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm not super happy with my SAT or ACT scores. I want to improve them before I submit my college applications. Do you have any tips or resources that can help me raise my sc …

Hello! I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out which ones would be a good fit for me. What factors should I consider when determining if a college is the right fit? I'd love to hear yo …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive activities or programs that I can participate in to strengthen my college applications? Thanks …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm worried about my GPA. It's not as high as I'd like, but I feel that I'm a strong writer and could write a compelling college essay. Do you think a s …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help my chances of admission. What are some ways to do this, and does it really make a difference?

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm already stressed about how to balance my time next year between schoolwork and college applications. How did you guys manage to stay on top of everything? Any time managem …

Hi! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are for college admissions. Are they a major factor, or do colleges focus more on other aspects of my application? Thanks!

Hello! As a junior, I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out what I want to major in. I'm still pretty undecided, though. Do colleges expect me to have a specific major in mind when I a …