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Hey! I'm currently working on my personal essay for college applications, and I feel like it's missing something. What tips or advice do you have for making my essay stand out? Thanks so much!
Hey there, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm wondering if it's still possible for me to get into a top college. Can anyone share their experiences or give me some advice? …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors are important to me when choosing a college. What aspects should I take into account when making my decision? Thanks for a …
Hey there, I'm a junior and I've been wondering whether colleges prefer to see a high GPA or a more challenging course load. I have the option to take some tougher classes next year, but I'm worried i …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process. How important are these interviews, and should I be preparing for them? Tha …
Hello! I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon, and I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits. What are some things I should do or questions I should ask while I'm on campus? Any tips …
Hi! As a junior, I'm trying to understand how colleges evaluate the rigor of my high school curriculum. What factors do they consider, and how can I make sure I'm taking a challenging enough course lo …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and my school doesn't offer many AP classes. I'm worried that this will hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Is it possible to still get into a decent college withou …
Hey guys, I'm planning some college campus visits and I want to make the most of my time there. What should I look for during my visit, and what questions should I ask to get a better understanding of …
Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. I'm wondering how important this factor is and what I can d …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that colleges are looking for well-rounded applicants. What exactly does this mean, and how can I make sure that I'm presenting myself as a well …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I want to make sure I don't make any easily avoidable mistakes. Can anyone share some common …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been looking into the costs of applying to college. I know that some colleges offer fee waivers, but I'm not sure how to find them or if I qualify. Can anyone shed …
Hey everyone, I'm just curious about the waitlist process for college admissions. If I get waitlisted at a college, what are the chances of getting accepted later? And what can I do to improve my chan …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've heard that some colleges only accept one letter of recommendation. Can I submit more than one, or should I focus on getting just one really strong letter? Thanks f …
Hi all! I've heard that some colleges consider demonstrated interest when making admissions decisions. I'm curious about how much weight this factor carries and whether it's worth my time to attend co …
Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to think about college finances. I know I'll need financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone give me some advic …
Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about demonstrated interest in the college admissions process. Can someone explain what it is and how it can impact my application? How can I show demons …
Hey! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel a little bit stressed about the college application process. How can I effectively manage my time to make sure I can balance school, extracurriculars, and a …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific subject. I want to make sure that comes across in my college application. How can I effectively demonstrate my passion and commitment …