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Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about which colleges to apply to. I'm wondering how important college visits are in the admissions process and if I should try to visit all the sch …

Hey guys! I'm planning to take the ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good study tips or resources you've found helpful for the ACT? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning on taking the SAT/ACT soon. I'm a little bit stressed about it and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good study tips or resources …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that college interviews can be really important. I'm a little nervous about them, and I'm not sure how to prepare. Do you have any tips or advice on how to get re …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm working on creating my college application list. How many reach, match, and safety schools should I include? How can I make sure that my list is balanced and …

Hello! I recently got my SAT/ACT scores back and they're a bit lower than I was hoping for. I'm considering retaking the test, but I'm not sure if it's worth the time and effort. Do you think it's a g …

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on what I should be doing during the summer to make my college applications stronger. I want to make the most of my time and have a productive summer. Are the …

I'm in the process of writing my college essays and I'm not sure if I should double space them or not. What's the standard format for college essays? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I'm curious about how colleges handle plagiarism in application essays. Do they use plagiarism detection software or do they rely on admissions officers to notice when something seems off? Tha …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I've been working part-time throughout high school. I was wondering if having a job will help my college application, or if colleges only care about academic achievements. …

Hi! I'm looking at some colleges, and I don't meet all the requirements for a few of them. Can I still apply, or is it a waste of time and money? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior and I've started thinking about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to pursue as a major. How can I make this decision and what fact …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already feeling stressed about the college application process. I want to make sure I manage my time effectively so I can submit the best applications possible. Can …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in pursuing research opportunities as an undergrad. What's the best way to get involved in research once I'm in college? Are there any speci …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. How do I know if a college is a good financial fit for me? What factors should I consider when evaluating the cost …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure I avoid any common mistakes on my college applications. What are some things I should watch out for or avoid doing? Any advice would be …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've taken a couple of AP classes so far. I was wondering if the scores of my AP exams really matter when applying to colleges. I've heard mixed opinions on this, so any input …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that colleges like to see leadership in extracurricular activities. How can I show leadership in the clubs and sports that I'm involved in? I'm not currently …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide on my course load for next year. I want to challenge myself, but I'm worried about my grades suffering if I take too many difficult classes. In the eyes o …

Hey guys! I'm a current junior and starting to feel stressed about balancing my school work, extracurriculars, and the college application process next year. Do you have any tips on how to stay organi …