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Hi fellow applicants! I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college essays. I feel like my writing skills could use some improvement, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to become a b …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm a little bit stressed about my extracurriculars. I've heard that they're a crucial part of the college application process, but I'm not sure if I have enough or if they'r …

Hey guys! I've been considering attending a summer program at a college I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Do these programs look good on college applications, and what should I con …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to narrow it down and choose a major. What factors should I consid …

Hello, I'm passionate about music and art, but I don't plan on majoring in either. Can I still submit arts supplements with my college applications? Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if colleges prefer applicants with a well-rounded application or those with a more focused one. I have a variety of interests and extracurricul …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I've been thinking a lot about college applications. I have a pretty solid GPA and test scores, but I'm worried that my extracurriculars might …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've been trying to research colleges. Unfortunately, I can't visit all the colleges I'm interested in due to distance or other factors. Does anyone have any sugge …

Hey guys! I'm in the process of brainstorming ideas for my personal statement, and I'm struggling to come up with a unique topic. I want to make my essay stand out to college admissions officers but I …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm a little bit stressed about when I should start preparing for the SAT. I want to make sure I have enough time to study and improve my score. Can anyone …

Hi everyone, I've heard that having a strong relationship with your guidance counselor can really help when it comes to college applications and recommendations. What are some ways I can build a bette …

Hello, I'm a junior, and I want to submit an additional essay with my college application to explain some unique circumstances. Is this a good idea, and how can I make sure it's well-written and relev …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior planning to visit some colleges soon. How can I make the most of these visits? What should I look for during my time on campus? Are there any specific questions I should ask? …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm not sure whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other. How do I decide which one is right for me? Any advice would be grea …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to consider applying to some top-tier colleges next year. Can anyone help me gauge my chances based on my stats? I've got a 4.0 GPA, 1550 SAT, and I'm invol …

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school and I've been researching colleges online, but I haven't had the chance to visit any campuses in person. Is it necessary to visit colleges before applying, or can …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and with many colleges now offering test-optional admissions, I'm not sure if I should submit my standardized test scores or not. Can someone give me some adv …

Hey there! I know that teacher recommendations are a part of the college application process, but how important are they really? What can I do to make sure I get strong recommendations from my teacher …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with the whole college application process. When should I start preparing for college applications to give myself the best chance of …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in applying to art-related programs in college. My grades aren't the best, but I have a strong portfolio of my work. Can a strong portfolio ma …