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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 …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and starting to think about college majors. What factors should I consider when choosing a major? How did you decide on your major? Any advice would be apprec …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm torn between taking easier classes and getting higher grades or taking more challenging classes with the ri …

Hey guys! I've heard about honors programs at some colleges, but I'm not sure what the benefits are. Can anyone explain the advantages of being in an honors program and whether it's worth pursuing? Th …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both. What factors should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for the help!

Hi, I'm a junior trying to plan out my senior year classes. My school offers both AP and IB courses, and I'm not sure which one colleges value more. Does anyone know if there's a preference? I'd appre …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with trying to balance my schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and the upcoming college application process. Does anyone have any advice on …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges, or if I should just submit the one that's higher. What do you guys think? Thanks …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. What should I include, and how can I make it stand out? Any tips or resources would be appreciated! T …

Hello! Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit colleges in person, and I'm worried this will make it harder to show my interest in the schools I'm applying to. Are there other ways to demons …