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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and my parents attended a prestigious university. I've heard that legacy status can potentially help with college admissions, but I'm not sure how much of an advantage it rea …

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Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college interviews. How should I prepare for them? What are some common questions I should be ready to answer? I'm a little bit stressed about maki …

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Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the importance of finding a college that's a good 'fit' for you. How important is this really, and how can I determine if a college is a good fit for me? Any personal …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I've been feeling a bit stressed about my GPA. I didn't do too well during freshman and sophomore year, but I want to turn things around. Is it too late to imp …