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Hello! I'm a junior and my school offers both AP and IB courses. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one is more favorable. Does anyone have any insight on …

Hi everyone! My school ranks students based on GPA, and I'm not sure how this will affect my college applications. How much do colleges care about class rank? Should I be worried if I'm not in the top …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with aspirations of getting into a top-tier college, but I know it's really competitive. What can I do to improve my chances of being admitted? Are there any specific strateg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been considering applying to some smaller colleges. Can anyone share some of the benefits of attending a smaller school over a larger one? I'd appreciate any input. …

Hey guys, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I'm not sure what to write about. What are colleges looking for in an essay? Are there any topics I should avoid? Thanks in advance!

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Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges are looking for in applicants. What are the most important factors that colleges consider when reviewing applicatio …

Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT. My score is only a little bit below my target, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. Will retaking the SAT look bad to col …

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Hello everyone! I've been hearing a lot about demonstrated interest and how it can potentially impact college admissions decisions. Do colleges really care if I visit or attend their webinars? How can …

Hi there! I've been researching colleges and I found one that I'm really passionate about. I want to make sure they know I'm interested, but I'm not sure how to do that. Can anyone share some tips on …

Hi everyone! I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can help your chances of admission. Can someone explain what demonstrated interest is and how it affects the admissions process? What a …

Hi! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm already feeling a little bit stressed about balancing college applications with my senior year workload. What are some tips for managing my time effectively an …

Hello! I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. What are the pros and cons of attending an out-of-state college? How do I decide if it's the right cho …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering about the importance of community service in college admissions. I've participated in a few volunteer activities, but I'm not sure if that's enough. H …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to prepare for college. What steps should I take now to ensure a smooth transition and set myself up for success? Th …

Hi friends! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a college, but I'm not sure which one to choose. How did you decide where to apply ED, and what factors should I consider when making my decision …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I know they can be a bit nerve-wracking, so I was hoping to get some advice on how to prepare and what t …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been homeschooled my entire life. I'm curious how colleges view homeschool applicants and if there's anything I can do to make my application more competitive. Thanks …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to put together a list of colleges to apply to. I've been told that it's a good idea to apply to a lot of colleges to increase my chances of getting in somewhe …