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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 …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges check applicants' social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true? If so, should I be worried about what I post or how I pres …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been hearing about students taking a gap year before starting college. Can anyone explain what a gap year is and if it's a good idea? What are some of the benefits and …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I know it's time to start thinking about recommendation letters for college applications. I have a couple of teachers in mind, but I'm not sure how to approach them and …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out among the thousands of others. I know that I need to have strong academics and …
Hey guys, I've been wondering if it's worth it to hire a college counselor to help me with my applications. I'm worried about navigating the process on my own, but I don't know if a counselor is neces …
Hello everyone! So, I'm currently a high school junior and I'm starting to seriously think about college applications. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried about my application standi …