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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 …

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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 …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been stressing about my SAT and ACT scores. I know they're just one part of my application, but I'm not sure how much weight they hold in the admissions process. Ca …

Hey everyone! I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process, but I'm not sure how important they are. Can someone explain the purpose of these interviews and how muc …

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Hi everyone! I've heard mixed opinions about whether it's better to apply as undecided or with a specific major. Does choosing a major affect my chances of getting into a school? Should I apply as und …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to get a little stressed about college applications. So far, I've only taken two AP classes, and I'm worried that not having more might hurt my c …

I'm applying to some highly selective schools, and I'm trying to figure out what I can do to make my application stand out. Are there any specific tips or strategies for getting noticed by top college …

Hi everyone! I recently received my SAT scores, and I got a 1450. I'm pretty happy with my score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try and get an even higher score. Would it be worth it, or …