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Hi all! I'm a junior trying to plan my schedule, and I want to make sure I take enough AP classes to be competitive for Ivy League schools. Can anyone tell me the recommended number of AP classes to t …

Hey all, I'm a junior, and I'm curious about the importance of teacher recommendations in the admissions process. How influential are they, and how do I go about choosing the best teachers for these l …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior considering Brigham Young University as one of my top choices, but I'm a little unsure if it's classified as a research university. I'm looking to pursue a degre …

Hi everyone, I'm trying to brainstorm essay topics and I was wondering if there's a certain type of topic that colleges prefer or if it's more about how well the essay is written. Any advice would be …

Hey everyone! I've heard that some colleges consider demonstrated interest when making admissions decisions. How much does it actually impact their decision, and what are some effective ways to show i …

I recently got a 34 on the ACT, and I'm pretty happy with it, but now I'm wondering if it's good enough for Ivy League schools. I'm interested in majoring in economics, and I've got my eyes on schools …

Hi everyone! I recently took the SAT and got a 1500. I'm happy with my score, but I'm concerned that it's not enough for the Ivy League. I'm considering retaking the test, but I'm not sure if it's wor …

Hi, I'm a junior in high school, and I currently have a B average. I've been working hard to improve my grades, but I'm still worried that this might hurt my chances of getting into an Ivy League scho …

Hello friends! I'm a junior and I'm passionate about art. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to submit an arts supplement with my college applications, even if I'm not planning to major in art. …

Hello! I just started researching Ivy League schools and was wondering if any of them have fraternities or sororities on campus. Can someone provide insight into the role of Greek life at these school …

Hi everyone! Is there a general consensus that research universities are superior to non-research universities, especially in terms of academics? Could attending a research university have benefits li …

Hi, I'm a junior, and I was just wondering how much weight colleges put on honors and AP classes. I took some APs this year but didn't do many honors. How does that look on my application?

I know colleges use Turnitin to detect plagiarism, and I'm a bit worried about accidental plagiarism in my essay, even though I wrote it myself. Should I submit my essay to Turnitin before applying to …

In my school, there are several honor societies I can apply to join. Are honor societies important to have on my college application, or are they viewed as more of a filler compared to other extracurr …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and due to my family's financial situation, I haven't been able to visit any of the colleges I'm applying to in person. How do I decide on a college if I can't visit? Are vi …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about need-based and merit-based financial aid. Can someone explain the difference between the two? How do colleges determine who receives each type …

Hello! I'm currently attending community college, and I plan on transferring to a four-year university after I complete my general education requirements. How do colleges view transfer students from c …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been feeling a lot of pressure about the college application process. I know that getting into a prestigious school can be important, but I'm wondering if the college I …

Hello, I've just finished writing my college essay and I'm not sure if I should add a title to it. Do you guys think it's necessary or should I just leave it without one? I've heard mixed opinions and …

Hey everyone, I've been debating whether or not I should apply to Ivy League schools. Are they as objectively amazing as people say they are, or are they overrated? I'm feeling a bit stressed because …