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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm looking to get more involved in extracurricular activities to boost my college application. What are some good activities that will help me stand out to college admissi …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know application fees can add up, so I'm wondering how I can request fee waivers. Can you guys give me some advice on ho …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been working part-time during high school to help my family financially. Will having a job be seen as a negative thing on my college applications, or will it be seen …

Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which colleges to apply to. I've been considering some out-of-state schools, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. What are the p …

Hi everyone, I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college to gain some real-world experience. Do colleges look down on gap years or will it hurt my chances of admission later on?

Hi all, I've been wondering if college admissions officers actually fact-check the information applicants provide on their applications. Do they verify things like extracurriculars, awards, and test s …

Hi all! I was just wondering if colleges actually care about AP scores when they're reviewing applications. I've taken a few APs already, and I'm planning on taking a few more next year. Should I be w …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essays. I'm having trouble choosing a topic that will showcase my personality and interests. How can I choose a topic that will make for …

Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges soon. I know there are Early Action and Early Decision options, but I'm not sure which one is best for me. Can someone explain the …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have a strong passion for a specific subject. I want to make sure that passion comes across in my college applications. How can I effectively convey my love for this …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and starting to work on my personal statement for college applications. What are some key elements that make a personal statement compelling, and how can I make sure mine st …

Hi! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to decide between taking AP classes or enrolling in some dual enrollment courses at a nearby community college. Which one do you think would be more benefici …

Hey there, I'm a junior who works part-time at a local store. I was wondering if I can consider this an extracurricular activity on my college applications? I don't have as much time for clubs and spo …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'll need to ask my teachers for recommendation letters soon. What's the best way to approach them and make sure they write a strong letter?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I need to choose my AP classes for senior year. I'm not sure which classes would be the best fit for me and which ones would help me the most in the college application proc …

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about writing my college application essay. I want it to be strong and memorable. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to write a great essay? Th …

I've been working part-time throughout high school, and I'm wondering if this is seen as a positive or negative thing by colleges. Will it show responsibility and time management, or might they think …

Hey there, I'm a junior and I need to start preparing for either the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one I should take. What do you guys thi …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about what to write for my college essay. I have a topic in mind, but it's a bit controversial. Do you think it's okay to write about something like …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look at colleges, but I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the options. How do I choose the right college for me? What factors should I consider? Any advice would be …