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Hello, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to plan my testing schedule. Is it necessary to take both the SAT and ACT, or should I just focus on one? What do colleges prefer? Thanks for any adv …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard a lot about the Common Application from my friends and counselors. I'm not exactly sure what it is or how it works, though. Can someone explain the Comm …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the admissions process. How can I prepare for these interviews and make a good impression? I'm feeling a bit nervou …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and I'm struggling to decide on a major for college. How did you all choose your majors, and do you have any advice for me? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college. I feel like it might be beneficial for me, but I'm worried about how it will impact my college admissions. W …

Hello! I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year, and I want to make sure I'm using my time wisely. I've heard that it's important to do something productive, like an internship or research proj …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been wondering when the best time is to start working on my college applications. I don't want to procrastinate, but I also don't want to feel ove …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I have a lot of extracurricular activities that I'm involved in. I know I can't include them all on my college application, so how do I decide which ones to …

Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been taking a mix of regular and honors classes. Would colleges prefer that I take more AP classes in my senior year, or do they not care too much about cour …

Hi everyone! As a junior, I'm beginning to research colleges, and there are so many options. How did you decide which college was the best fit for you? What factors should I consider in making my deci …

Hello everyone! I've been accepted to my top-choice college, but I'm worried about the cost. What are my options if I can't afford to attend? Are there additional scholarships or financial aid opportu …

Hello! As a junior, I'm starting to think about where I want to apply for college, but there are so many options! How did you all decide which schools to apply to? Are there any factors I should consi …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I've started to think about the college interview process. How important is the interview in the overall admissions process, and what tips do you have for maki …

Hello all, I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a head start on the college application process. What steps can I take now to best prepare myself for application season? Thanks for any advice, and Colle …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any major mistakes when applying to college. What are some common pitfalls or things to avoid during the application process? I'd really …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being waitlisted at my top-choice college. If this happens, what should I do to improve my chances of getting off the waitl …

Hey guys! So, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. I know colleges look at more than just GPA, so what are some things I can do to make my application stand out despite havin …

Hey all, I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why this college?' prompt. I'm not sure how specific I should be or how to make my essay stand out from others. Any advice or tips on …

Hey, I'm a homeschooled junior and I'm curious about how colleges view homeschoolers during the admissions process. Are there any specific things I should focus on to make my application stand out? An …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges online. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying. Is it necessary or can I get a good feel for the school through vi …