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Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research colleges. What resources or strategies would you recommend to find the best fit for me? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a little bit stressed because I need to start thinking about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some people do better on one test over the other, but I'm not sure …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT. What resources or study methods do you recommend for SAT prep? How should I structure my study time? Any advice is appreciated, thank you!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard a lot about Early Decision from my friends and counselors. However, I'm not exactly sure how the process works. Can someone explain what Early Decisi …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been looking into honors programs at different colleges. Is it worth it to apply for these programs? What are the benefits, and how competitive are they? Tha …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific major. I want to make sure this passion comes across in my college application. What are some ways I can demonstrate my interest in this …

Hello! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I've heard that applying Early Action can have some benefits, but I'm not sure if it's the right choi …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm finding it a bit overwhelming to narrow down my list of potential colleges. Can anyone help me understand what factors I should think about when creating my l …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is during the college admissions process. I have a good GPA, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Will this hurt my …

I'm feeling really stressed about the whole college application process. How do you guys manage your stress and stay focused on your goals? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or enrolling in dual enrollment classes next year. What are the pros and cons of each, and how do colleges view these cours …

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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges. I want to make sure I choose a college that's a good financial fit for me and my family. What factors should I consider when evaluating t …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out where to apply Early Decision. I have a few schools in mind, but I'm not sure which one to choose. How did you decide where to apply ED? Any tips or …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the cost of applying to college. I've heard that you can get fee waivers for college applications, but I'm not sure how to go about asking for one. …