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Hey everyone, I've heard that having a strong hook is important in a college essay, but I'm struggling to come up with one for my essay. Is it absolutely crucial to have a hook, or can I still write a …
Hi guys, I'm a junior, and I'm wondering what the role of a college counselor is in the application process. How can they help me with my applications, and what kind of questions should I ask them? Th …
Hi everyone, I'm really interested in a particular college, but due to distance and financial constraints, I can't visit the campus. What are some other ways to demonstrate my interest in the college …
I've started thinking about letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I approach my teachers, and what's the best way to ensure they write a strong letter? I want to make sure the …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken a foreign language for three years. I was considering dropping it next year to take another class I'm more interested in. Will this hurt my college applicatio …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been trying to get more involved in community service. How important is volunteering for college admissions, and what types of service activities should I focus on? Tha …
I want to make sure my college essay is as strong as possible. What are some common mistakes that students make in their essays that I should watch out for?
Hello! I'm trying to decide whether to take more challenging courses next semester, but I'm worried it might lower my GPA. Should I take the risk for the sake of impressing colleges? Thanks for any ad …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've noticed that some colleges offer honors programs. I'm wondering if it's worth applying for these programs, and what the benefits are. Can anyone share …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm wondering if I might qualify for need-based financial aid. How do colleges determine eligibility and what factors do they consider? Any information on this topic wou …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I've started looking into college application timelines. I've heard of Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not exactly sure what the differences are. Could someone plea …
Hey! I'm a junior and I have my heart set on a selective college. What are some things I can do to improve my chances of getting accepted? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in adv …
Hi all, I'm having trouble deciding whether to apply to public or private colleges. What are the main differences, and what factors should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for your help!
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide whether to prioritize maintaining a high GPA or taking more challenging courses. I've heard that colleges look at both, but I'm not sure whi …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure that I use my upcoming summer break effectively to boost my college applications. What kind of summer activities or programs should I be considering? …
Hi everyone, last summer I did a study abroad program in Spain. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. Can I include that experience as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the Common App essay. There are several prompts to choose from, and I'm not sure which one is the best fit for me. Any advice on how to choose …
Hey there! I know that college can be expensive, and I'm wondering how the financial aid process works. Can anyone explain the steps I need to take to apply for financial aid and what factors are cons …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got a score that's in the mid-range for my top choice college. I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score or focus on other a …
I'm a huge bookworm and spend a lot of time reading. Is reading considered an extracurricular activity or just a hobby, and should I list it on my college applications? Thanks in advance!