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Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out the best balance between academics and extracurriculars. Is it better to have a high GPA with fewer extracurriculars or a slightly lower GPA with more …

Hey everyone! I recently took the SAT and got a score that's a bit lower than what I was aiming for. I'm a junior, so I still have time to retake it, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Should I try to …

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Hi guys! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which major would be the best fit for me. What factors should …

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Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in majoring in computer science in college. What are some good colleges with strong computer science programs that I should consider applying …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how to decide between colleges if I get accepted to multiple schools. What factors should I consider when making my decision? Thanks for any advice!

Hello! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I'm not completely satisfied with my score, and I'm not sure if I should retake the test or just focus on other aspects of my application. What do …

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Hey there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being deferred or waitlisted when I apply to college. How do I write a strong letter of continued interest to …

Hey, I'm a junior trying to plan my schedule for next year, and I'm not sure how many AP classes I should take. I want to challenge myself, but I also don't want to get overwhelmed. What's a good numb …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing school, extracurriculars, and college applications. What are some time management tips for handling everything and staying or …

Hello! I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college, but I'm not sure if it's the right decision for me. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year? How do colleges view gap ye …

Hello, I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes to supplement my high school courses. I'm wondering how colleges view online classes in the admissions process. Are they seen as less rigorous o …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I have a dream school in mind that I'd really love to attend. I'm not sure if I should apply early decision or just go for regular decision. What are the pros and cons of e …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how the reputation of a college might affect my future success. I know that prestigious schools can open doors, but is it really that importan …