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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide which classes to take next year. Is it better for college admissions to have a high GPA in easier classes or a lower GPA in more challenging classes? Th …

Hi there! I'm working on my college applications and I'm curious about what the most important part of the application is. Is it my GPA, standardized test scores, essays, or something else? I want to …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that college admissions officers sometimes look at applicants' social media profiles. Is this true, and if so, how can I make sure my online pre …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one I want to pursue as a major. How can I decide o …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges. I've come across some that don't require test scores for admission. Is it worth applying to these schools, even if my SAT or ACT scores are d …

Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to work on my college application essays. I'm really struggling to come up with a unique and engaging topic that will make my essay stand out. Any tips or suggestions o …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering about how colleges evaluate GPAs. My school calculates both weighted and unweighted GPAs, and I'm not sure which one colleges will consid …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I was wondering how much my high school course load will impact my college admissions chances. I've taken a mix of honors and AP classes, but I'm concerned that it might no …

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Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. Besides grades and test scores, what other factors do colleges consider when …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my Common App essay. What are some tips for writing a strong essay that will resonate with admissions officers? Any resources or advice wou …

Hi everyone! I'm a little stressed about my SAT scores. I've taken it twice, but I'm not satisfied with my results. Is it frowned upon by colleges if I take it a third time? I'm worried that it might …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm having a hard time deciding on a major. I was wondering if it's possible to apply to different colleges with different majors? Or should I just choose one and stick …

Hey there! I've been taking AP classes and I'm wondering how much colleges care about the actual AP test scores. Are they important in the admissions process? Thanks for any advice!

Hello! I've heard mixed opinions about the importance of letters of recommendation. How important are they really in the college admissions process? Should I be stressing about getting good ones? Than …

Hi! I'm a high school junior trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm wondering if it's better to take a more challenging course load (with the possibility of a lower GPA) or to maintain a high GPA …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm curious about how colleges weigh the rigor of classes when looking at applications. I've taken a mix of honors and AP classes, but I'm not sure if that's enough. Should …