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Hey, I'm a junior with a not-so-great GPA, but I've got a bunch of extracurriculars. Can those make up for my low GPA when applying to colleges? What do you think?
I was wondering if anyone knows which colleges are known for being stingy with financial aid? I want to avoid applying to schools that won't offer much help. Thanks!
Hey fellow juniors, I've been thinking about attending a state school for college. I was wondering if any of you are considering state schools as well? If so, what are your reasons for choosing a stat …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about going into the medical field after I graduate. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which high school classes w …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my college essay, and I'm looking for some writing tips to make it stand out. If you have any suggestions or advice on how to write a strong college essay, please …
As I research top 10 colleges for my applications, I'm interested in finding out which one is known for having the most holistic admissions process. I want to make sure I'm applying to a college that …
I've been contemplating the option of attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. I understand that there can be financial and academic benefits to this approach, but …
I'm starting my scholarship search for college, and there are so many options out there. Does anyone have tips on how to narrow down the search to find scholarships that are the best fit for me?
Hey guys! I'm seeing that a lot of colleges are still going test-optional. What's the deal with that? How does it affect the application process? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm feeling a bit anxious about the college application process, and I'm curious about how being a first-generation college student might affect my chances of getting into a good school. Do colleges c …
Hey guys! I'm trying to get an idea of what kind of students get accepted into my dream college. Does anyone know where I can find information on accepted students, like their GPA, test scores, and ex …
Hello everyone, I am currently a junior in high school and have started to think about my college applications. I must admit that my freshman year was not my strongest academically, and I am concerned …
Hello everyone, I am currently a junior in high school and have started to think about my college applications. As I begin to compile a list of my extracurricular activities, I am wondering if I shoul …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior stressed about college applications and looking for ways to strengthen my application. I've been thinking about attending a summer pre-college program, but they're really ex …
Hey, I'm a junior looking for a fun summer activity that can also help my college apps. I'm into art and run track. Any ideas? Thanks!
Hey, so I'm a junior freaking out about the whole college application thing. I've heard that visiting colleges can sometimes help you get accepted, but I'm not sure if that's just a myth? I'm already …
Hey guys, just curious, how important are extracurriculars for college admissions compared to GPA? Like, can a bunch of cool activities make up for a lower GPA? Thanks!
Hey guys, quick question: is there any point in taking both the ACT and SAT for college apps? Just wondering if it'd help or just be a waste of time. Thanks!
Hi everyone, I recently applied to my dream school through Early Decision (ED), but I'm worried about the possibility of being rejected. If that happens, am I allowed to apply to another school throug …
Hi everyone, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole college application process, and now I'm trying to understand how the FAFSA works. I know it's important for financial aid, but I'm not sure w …