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Hello! I've been taking multiple AP classes throughout high school, and I'm wondering how much my AP scores will impact my college applications. Are colleges more interested in my grades in AP classes …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some colleges Early Action. Are there any benefits to doing so, like better chances of acceptance or financial aid? Would love to hear your thoug …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to plan some college visits for the upcoming months. There are so many schools I'm interested in, and I'm not sure how to decide which ones to visi …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I was wondering if colleges prefer weighted or unweighted GPAs. My school calculates both, but I'm not sure which one I should focus on when applying to colleges …

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to look at colleges. I'm not sure if I should focus on public or private colleges. Can anyone share the pros and cons of each and their experiences at either ty …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm finding it difficult to balance my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and preparing for college applications. Do you have any tips for managing my time effectively, so I …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges view class rank. Is it a major factor in admissions, or do they focus more on other aspects of an application? Thanks in advan …

Hi! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some things I can do during the summer to help prepare for college and strengthen my application? Thanks in advan …

Hey all, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that it's going to hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Do you have any advice on how to address a low GPA i …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if attending college fairs is helpful for the admissions process. What are some benefits of attending these events? Do they help with networking or sh …

Hey! I'm a current junior, and I've been stressing about writing my college essays. I understand that they should be personal, but I'm having trouble figuring out what to focus on. Can anyone give me …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about what I want to study in college, but I'm having trouble deciding on a major. What are some tips for choosing the right major for me? How did you …

Hi there, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college essays. I'm wondering how important they are in the admissions process and what colleges are looking for in a strong essay. C …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT and ACT. I want to make sure I can get the best score possible. What study methods and resources worked best for you guys? I'd appreciat …

Hey there, I'm considering attending community college for my first two years and then transferring to a four-year university. Are there any downsides to this plan that I should be aware of?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've noticed that some colleges offer honors programs. How do I know if I should apply for one of these programs? What are the benefits of being in an honors program? An …