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Hey applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know that financial aid can be really helpful, but I'm not sure how it works or what I need to do to apply …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT or ACT soon. I'm not sure how to start preparing for these tests. What's the best way to study for them, and are there any resources you recomme …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. What is the best way to prepare for these visits, and how can I make sure I get the most out of my time on campus? Thanks …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to put together my college resume. I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. Can you give me some guidance on what to include and any tips on …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm not super happy with my SAT or ACT scores. I want to improve them before I submit my college applications. Do you have any tips or resources that can help me raise my sc …

Hello! I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out which ones would be a good fit for me. What factors should I consider when determining if a college is the right fit? I'd love to hear yo …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive activities or programs that I can participate in to strengthen my college applications? Thanks …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm worried about my GPA. It's not as high as I'd like, but I feel that I'm a strong writer and could write a compelling college essay. Do you think a s …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help my chances of admission. What are some ways to do this, and does it really make a difference?

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm already stressed about how to balance my time next year between schoolwork and college applications. How did you guys manage to stay on top of everything? Any time managem …

Hi! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are for college admissions. Are they a major factor, or do colleges focus more on other aspects of my application? Thanks!

Hello! As a junior, I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out what I want to major in. I'm still pretty undecided, though. Do colleges expect me to have a specific major in mind when I a …

Hello all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college essay. How important is the essay in the application process? I'm worried that if it's not perfect, it could hurt my chances. …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges, but I'm struggling to narrow down my list. How did you guys decide which schools to apply to? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about demonstrated interest lately. How important is it to show colleges that you're genuinely interested in attending their school? Are the …

Hello! I need to start asking for letters of recommendation for my college applications, but I'm not sure how to go about it. How can I ensure that my teachers write strong, personalized letters that …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make sure my college application is as strong as possible. What are the key components of a strong application, and how can I showcase my achievements and skil …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm involved in a few extracurriculars, but I don't hold any leadership positions. How important are these positions in the college admissions process? Should I try to take on …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how much my high school's reputation matters in the college admissions process. Will attending a more prestigious high school give me an advantage or d …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard some rumors that colleges might look at your social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, should I be worried about what I post o …