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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's more important to have a high GPA or to take challenging courses when applying to college. Should I prioritize maintaining a high GPA or should I …

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Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with the college application process. I know there are a lot of resources out there, but I'm not sure where to start. Can …

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Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and Early Action. What are the benefits of applying through these programs, and should I consider them for my top-choi …