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Do colleges consider senior year grades when making admissions decisions?

Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the importance of senior year grades in the college admissions process. Do colleges consider my senior year grades when making admissions decisio …

a year ago

How should I approach college interviews?

Hey everyone! As a junior, I've been hearing about the importance of college interviews. What should I expect and how can I prepare? Are there any common interview questions that I should be aware of? …

a year ago

Should I apply to college using the Common App or the Coalition App?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching the different application platforms for college. I'm not sure whether I should use the Common App or the Coalition App to apply. What are the pros …

a year ago

How can I make my application stand out for scholarships?

I'm applying for scholarships to help pay for college, and I want to make sure my application stands out from the rest. What are some tips for creating a strong scholarship application? Any advice wou …

a year ago

What should I do if I don't get into any of my top-choice colleges?

Hey guys! I'm a little bit stressed about the possibility of not getting accepted into any of my top-choice colleges. If this happens, what should I do? Are there any alternative options I can explore …

a year ago

How do I choose between need-based and merit-based financial aid?

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research financial aid options for college. I'm wondering if I should focus on applying for need-based aid or merit-based aid. Can anyone explain the differenc …

a year ago

How do I find the right balance between reach, match, and safety schools?

Hey guys! I'm a junior trying to create a balanced college list, but I'm not sure how many reach, match, and safety schools I should have. What's a good balance between these types of schools, and how …

a year ago

How to appeal a financial aid offer?

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've heard that it's possible to appeal a financial aid offer from a college. How do I go about doing this if I need more financial assistance? What should I include in my …

a year ago

Do I need to take SAT Subject Tests for top colleges?

Hi everyone! I've been researching college requirements, and I'm a little confused about SAT Subject Tests. Are they necessary for admission to top colleges? If so, how many should I take, and which s …

a year ago

Is it worth applying to colleges I don't think I can afford?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to create my college list. There are some colleges that I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if I can afford them. Is it worth applying to these schools, or shou …

a year ago

What are some good ways to prepare for college visits?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon. I want to make the most of these visits, but I'm not sure how to prepare. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? Thanks in …

a year ago

How can I effectively study for the SAT/ACT?

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to study for the SAT/ACT. There are so many resources out there, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What are some effective study strategies and resources you' …

a year ago

How important is it to have a 'safety' school?

Hey all, I'm working on my college list, and I've heard that it's important to have a safety school. How important is it really to have a school that I'm almost guaranteed to get into? Thanks for any …

a year ago

What should I do to stand out in my college application?

Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I've been stressing out about college applications lately. How can I make my application stand out from the crowd? Are there any unique tips or strategies that …

a year ago

Can I apply to more than one Early Decision school?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to one of my top-choice colleges. However, I have a few schools that I'm really interested in. Can I apply to more than one ED school …

a year ago

How can I show demonstrated interest in colleges?

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest can play a role in the college admissions process. What are some ways to show demonstrated interest in colleges I'm apply …

a year ago

Do colleges consider weighted or unweighted GPAs?

Hey there! I have a quick question about college admissions. Do colleges typically look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? My school uses a weighted scale, and I'm curious about how this might affect my …

a year ago

Can I apply early decision to more than one college?

Hey everyone, I've heard some conflicting information about early decision applications. I have two top-choice schools, and I'm wondering if I can apply early decision to both of them. Is this allowed …

a year ago

Do you have any tips for preparing for college interviews?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and have been hearing about college interviews. I'm a bit nervous because I've never been great at interviews. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare for colle …

a year ago

Should I retake the SAT/ACT for a higher score?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. My score was okay, but I feel like I could do better. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should …

a year ago
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