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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been working hard to maintain good grades, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like. How much does class rank matter in the college admissions process? Is it wort …

Hello! I'm a junior planning to take the ACT soon. What are some effective strategies for preparing for the test? Are there any resources you found particularly helpful? Thanks in advance for any advi …

Hey everyone, I've been involved in a number of extracurricular activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure which ones to include on my college application. How do I decide which activities ar …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to major in when I go to college. How can I find colleges that offer strong programs in my desired major? What facto …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to brainstorm college essay topics. Are there any good resources for finding essay prompts from different colleges? Thanks for your suggestions!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to make my college list. What factors should I consider when deciding which colleges to apply to? Thanks for the help!

Hello! I'm really struggling with the Common App essay. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure which one to choose or how to get started. Does anyone have any tips on selecting a topic and writing a uni …

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Hello, I'm a first-generation college student and I'm feeling a bit lost when it comes to the college application process. Are there any resources or tips specifically for first-generation students li …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether I should take more AP classes next year or focus on my extracurriculars. I want to be competitive for college admissions, but I'm not sure which …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to research colleges, and I've noticed that many of them require an application fee. Do all colleges require this, or are there some that don't? Also, ar …

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Hi all, I'm nervous about the prospect of college interviews. What types of questions should I expect, and do you have any tips for preparing? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi friends! So, I'm a junior in high school and I'm a bit stressed about my SAT score. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. I …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm wondering whether I should apply early decision or regular decision to my top-choice college. What are the pros and cons of each? Would love to hear your thoug …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college application is as strong as possible. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on what I should focus on to build a strong application? What do co …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering applying to some colleges with low acceptance rates. Is it worth it to apply, or should I focus on schools with higher acceptance rates? …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I want to start working on my college application essays. Where can I find the latest essay prompts, and are there any resources that can help me brainstorm and write compel …