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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. …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research colleges. I have a wide range of interests and I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in. Is it looked down upon if I apply to college as a …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year. What should I be doing during this time to prepare for the college application process? Any suggestions would be greatly app …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about the SAT. I've heard mixed things about different prep methods and I'm unsure about the best way to study. Can anyone re …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm wondering if it's necessary to go on college tours. I've been researching colleges online, but I'm not sure if I should make the effort to visit in person. H …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to decide whether I should take more AP classes next year or focus on maintaining a high GPA. Which one do colleges value more? Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important it is to visit colleges before applying. Is it worth the time and effort, or can I get a good sense of a school without visiting?

Hey everyone! I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to balance my school work, extracurriculars, and college applications. How do you guys manage your time and stay organized during this process? Any t …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I want to start reaching out to admissions officers at the colleges I'm interested in. What's the best way to communicate with them and ask questions without coming acros …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about teacher recommendations for my college applications. How should I go about asking my teachers for recommendations, and are there any specific gui …