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Hi all, I'm a junior and I've started thinking about my college essays. I've heard some people say that essays can make or break your application, but is that really true? How important are they in th …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT/ACT. I want to make sure I'm using the most effective study methods, but I'm not sure what those are. Can anyone recommend some good ways …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important class rank is for college admissions. My school doesn't rank students, but I know some colleges might recalculate rank based on GPA. Should I be con …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I know that colleges consider many factors when making decisions, but I'm curious about what specific …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm feeling a bit worried about my lack of extracurricular activities. I've focused mainly on my academics but I'm not sure if that's enough. How can I make my college appl …
Hi there, I'm starting to think about my college applications and I'm a bit stressed about writing my personal statement. Can anyone give me some advice on what to include and what to avoid? I want to …
Hello all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to put together my college list. I've heard that I should have a mix of reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not sure how to categorize each college. How …
Hi everyone, I've been considering taking a gap year after high school, but I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into college. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year and how d …
Hello everyone! I'm considering applying early to some colleges, but I'm not sure whether I should go with Early Action or Early Decision. What are the main differences between the two, and how should …
Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed about college applications. I'm currently a junior, and I want to make sure I have the best shot at getting into my dream school. I'm doing okay in my classes, and …
Hi there! I've been considering attending a community college for a couple of years before transferring to a four-year university. What are the pros and cons of this approach, and how does it affect t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been involved in several extracurricular activities throughout high school. I want to show leadership in these activities, but I'm not sure how. Any tips or advice on …
Hello! I've noticed that many colleges have test-optional policies, and I'm wondering if I should apply to these schools without submitting my SAT or ACT scores. Would it hurt my chances of getting in …
Hi everyone! I've been researching colleges and I've noticed that some schools consider demonstrated interest in their admissions decisions. How important is this factor, and what can I do to show my …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I have my sights set on a few highly selective colleges. I know the odds are tough, but I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances. Can anyone offer some advice …
Hello everyone, I had a rough sophomore year and my grades dipped quite a bit. How can I explain this to colleges during the application process without sounding like I'm making excuses? Thanks in adv …
Hello! I know I need to ask for recommendation letters for my college applications, but I'm not sure how to decide which teachers to ask. Can you provide some guidance on what I should consider when s …
Hey all, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide which AP exams to take this year. I'm taking several AP classes, but I'm not sure if I should take all of the exams or just focus on a few. How did you …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT soon. What are some of the best resources to use for preparing? I want to make sure I'm studying effectively so I can get the best score possible. …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know that I'll need financial aid, but I'm not sure how to go about requesting it. Can anyone in the c …