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Hey everyone! I'm a current high school junior, and I'll be the first in my family to attend college. I've heard that being a first-generation student can sometimes give you a little boost in the admi …

Hi, I'm a junior and I've been researching college requirements. I know that some colleges require letters of recommendation, but is this true for all colleges? If so, how many letters should I ask fo …

Hello! I've been researching colleges and looking at various rankings, but I'm not sure how much weight I should give them. How important are college rankings in the admissions process, and should I u …

Hi all! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm beginning to research colleges. There are so many options out there and I'm struggling to figure out which one would be the best fit for me. How did you gu …

Hey, I'm a junior and I've been looking at college rankings to help me decide which college to apply to. I'm wondering if these rankings are really reliable, or if there are other factors I should be …

Hi, guys! I've heard that some colleges look at applicants' social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true? Should I be worried about what I post online? Thanks for any insight!

Hi there, I'm a junior and my family and I are planning some college visits soon. I'm not sure what I should be looking for or what questions to ask during these visits. Can anyone give me some advice …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard about different college application platforms like the Common App, Coalition App, and others. How do I decide which one to use, and are there any advantages o …

Hey guys! I'm trying to decide whether or not to apply for financial aid, and I'm not sure what factors I should consider. Will applying for aid affect my chances of getting into a school? Is there an …

Hi friends! I'm in the process of creating my college list and I need some help finding good safety schools. I have a 3.8 GPA and a 1400 SAT. My intended major is computer science. Can anyone suggest …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out which extracurricular activities to focus on this year. What kind of activities do colleges value most? Should I focus on leade …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm researching different college application options. How do I know if I should apply to a college through Early Action or Regular Decision? What are the pros and con …

Hi friends! I'm applying to colleges with a specific major in mind, but I'm worried I might change my mind later on. Is it difficult to change majors after being accepted to a college? How does the pr …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been working hard to maintain good grades, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like. How much does class rank matter in the college admissions process? Is it wort …

Hello! I'm a junior planning to take the ACT soon. What are some effective strategies for preparing for the test? Are there any resources you found particularly helpful? Thanks in advance for any advi …

Hey everyone, I've been involved in a number of extracurricular activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure which ones to include on my college application. How do I decide which activities ar …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to major in when I go to college. How can I find colleges that offer strong programs in my desired major? What facto …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to brainstorm college essay topics. Are there any good resources for finding essay prompts from different colleges? Thanks for your suggestions!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to make my college list. What factors should I consider when deciding which colleges to apply to? Thanks for the help!

Hello! I'm really struggling with the Common App essay. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure which one to choose or how to get started. Does anyone have any tips on selecting a topic and writing a uni …