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Hello! I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why This College?' prompt. How can I make my essay stand out and show genuine interest in the school? Any tips or examples would be ama …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP or IB courses next year. Do colleges have a preference for one over the other? Will taking one type of course over the other help my chan …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been looking at various college rankings to help me decide where to apply. How important are these rankings in determining the quality of a college? Should I be hea …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering taking some AP courses next year. However, I'm worried that they might lower my GPA if I don't do well. Should I still take them, or should I stick to reg …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been stressing over my class rank. I know it's a factor in college admissions, but I'm not sure how much it really matters. Can anyone shed some light on this? Any advice …

Hi everyone! I've been thinking about attending a community college before transferring to a four-year college, but I'm not exactly sure what the advantages are. Can you explain the benefits of starti …

Hey there! I just found out my class rank, and I'm a little disappointed. I'm starting to worry about how it will affect my college applications. Can anyone help me understand the importance of class …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been trying to find colleges that are strong in my intended major. I'm not sure how to determine which colleges are the best fit for my academic goals. Can anyone prov …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. Can anyone give me some advice on what to inclu …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I recently got a part-time job to help my family with finances. I'm worried about how this might affect my ability to work on college applications. Can anyone offer …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm a bit worried about my standardized test scores. If my SAT or ACT score isn't as high as I'd like it to be, can I still get into a good college? What can I do to …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching scholarships to help pay for college. I'm eligible for both need-based and merit-based scholarships, but I'm not sure which ones I should p …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can be beneficial during the admissions process. I was wondering what are some ways that I can show a college that I'm ge …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is for college admissions. My school ranks students, but I'm not in the top 10%. I have a good GPA and extracurriculars …

Hi all! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, so I'm considering applying to college as an undecided student. Will this hurt my chances of admission? How should I approach my application if I'm un …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I want to make sure I leave a positive impression on the interviewer, but I'm not sure how to do this. Can anyone …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to plan my college applications. I've heard about early action and early decision but I'm not sure about the differences between them. Can someone explain the mai …

Hey everyone, my older sibling attended my dream school, and I'm wondering if that will give me any sort of advantage in the admissions process. Can anyone help me understand how much legacy status ac …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I feel like my application is pretty average. What can I do to make my college application stand out from the rest? I'd appreciate any advice or tips you guy …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning to visit some colleges in the coming months. What should I know about college visits and tours, and how can I make the most of them? Any tips or advice w …