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Hey there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm aiming for some top colleges. I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances of getting accepted. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Tha …

Hey! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who to ask for letters of recommendation. What's the best way to approach my teachers and ask them for a letter? Thanks for any advice!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning on scheduling some college campus visits soon. What should I be looking for during these visits to help me decide if a college is the right fit for me? Any t …

Hi all, I've been considering applying Early Decision or Early Action to some of my top choice schools, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. What are the advantages and disadvantages of applying early? …

Hello, everyone! I've been wondering how much class rank matters in the college admissions process. My school doesn't rank students, but I know some colleges still consider it. Any thoughts? Thanks in …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm a bit worried about getting strong recommendation letters for my college applications. How important are they, and what can I do to make sure my teachers write good ones …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm researching different colleges to apply to. How can I determine if a college is a good fit for my personality and interests? What factors should I c …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and due to some personal circumstances, I'm considering getting a GED instead of a high school diploma. I'm worried about how this will affect my chances of getting into co …

Hi everyone! I'm planning on applying Early Decision to a college, but I'm having a hard time deciding which one to choose. I have a few schools in mind that I really like, but I'm not sure which one …

Hi everyone! I have a pretty specific major in mind (marine biology), and I'm wondering if it's worth applying to colleges that don't offer that specific major. I'm worried about limiting my options, …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm an international student. I was wondering how the college admissions process might be different for me compared to US students. Are there any additional requirements or fac …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to feel a little bit stressed about the college application process. There's so much to do, and I'm worried that I might lose motivation along the w …

Hey guys, I'm a current junior and I'm starting to think about applying to college. I've been researching Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not sure which one is right for me. Can anyone give m …

Hey all, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges based on my intended major. I want to make sure I choose a school with a strong program in my field, but I'm not sure how to determine that. …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some things I can do to prepare for college applications and make the process smoother? Any suggestions or …

Hi everyone! Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit any college campuses. I want to show my interest in certain schools, but I'm not sure how to do that without visiting. Any advice on how …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about starting the Common App. Can anyone break down the steps for me and give me some advice on how to tackle this process? Than …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college essays. How important is the 'Why this college?' essay in the admissions process? Should I spend a lot of time researching and crafti …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I want to use my summer break to strengthen my college application. What are some activities or experiences that would be beneficial for me to pursue? I'd rea …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I was wondering if colleges take class rank into account when reviewing applications. My school ranks students, but I'm not sure if it's something I should be concerned about. …