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Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about possibly applying to colleges outside the United States. What are some pros and cons of studying abroad? And how do the application …

Hi everyone! I'm planning to take the SAT soon, but I'm not sure how to best prepare for it. What study methods or resources worked for you? Are there any specific strategies I should use for each sec …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been taking a few AP classes this year. I'm wondering how colleges view AP classes in the admissions process. Are they seen as a positive factor, or …

I've heard that colleges like to see students challenging themselves, but I'm worried that taking harder classes might lower my GPA. Is it better to have a high GPA or take challenging courses? Thanks …

Hi! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I know all about college application deadlines. What are the different types of deadlines and how can I stay organized? Thanks for the help!

Hi there! I'm currently working on my college application essay, but I'm struggling to make it stand out. How can I make my essay more personal and engaging so that it captures the attention of the ad …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'll be the first in my family to attend college. I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed by the college application process and I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone share some …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT but my scores were lower than I had hoped. I'm wondering if it's worth it to retake the test to try to improve my score, or if I should …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've recently found my top-choice college. I know that applying early can increase my chances of getting in, but I'm not sure whether I should apply early action or ea …

Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I just realized that I haven't started preparing for the SAT yet. I know that most people start studying way earlier, so I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. Is …

Hey all! I'm a junior and I'm struggling to decide whether I should take a more challenging course with the risk of getting a lower grade, or take an easier course and likely get a higher grade. What …

Hey all! I'm a junior and I'm aiming for some top-tier colleges. What can I do to make my application stand out among the many others they receive? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a couple of online high school courses due to scheduling conflicts. I was wondering how colleges view these online courses during the admissions process. Do t …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm planning on attending a college fair soon. How can I make the most of this opportunity? What should I ask the college representatives? Any tips or advice would be apprecia …

Hey, I'm a junior who's starting to look into colleges, and I've been debating whether to apply for early action or regular decision. I know there are pros and cons to both, but I'm not sure which one …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college application is as strong as possible. Are there any general tips or suggestions for creating a strong application? I'd really appreciate any g …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I know that some colleges require a 'Why this college?' essay as part of their application. What's the best way to approach this type of essay, and how can I make mine stand o …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive ways to spend my summer that will also look good on college applications? I'd love to hear …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if I need to take a foreign language for all four years of high school. I've already taken three years, but I'm considering dropping it next year to …

Hello! I'm a junior starting to think about my college applications, and I've heard that the personal statement is a crucial part of it. I'm a bit stressed about how to make mine stand out. What shoul …