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I'm dealing with some personal issues and I'm worried I won't be able to finish my college applications on time. Has anyone ever asked for an extension on a college application deadline? If so, what's …

Hey guys, I'm lucky enough to have been accepted to two great colleges, but I'm having a hard time deciding between them. What factors should I consider when making my decision? How did you decide whe …

So I just finished the first draft of my essay, and I'm not sure if I should add a title or not. Does it make a difference in how the admissions officers view it? What are your thoughts on this? Thank …

Hey guys! I'm trying to decide which AP courses to take next year, but I'm not sure how to choose. How do I determine which courses will best align with my interests and future goals? Any advice or ex …

Hi everyone, I want to write about a controversial issue in my college essay because it's something I'm really passionate about. However, I'm not sure if this is a good idea or if it might hurt my cha …

Hi everyone, I've just finished writing my college essay, and I'm looking for tips on how to revise and edit it. What's the best approach to ensure my essay is polished and error-free? Any advice or r …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if colleges prefer weighted or unweighted GPA when evaluating applicants. I have both on my transcript and I'm not sure which one colleges will foc …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard that college admissions officers sometimes check applicants' social media profiles. Is this true? If so, should I be worried about what I post online? What can …

Hey everyone, I just got my SAT scores back and I scored a 1450. While I know it's not a bad score, I can't help but feel like I could do better. Is it worth retaking the test to try and get a higher …

I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure about the structure. Is there a specific number of paragraphs I should aim for, or does it vary depending on the essay?

Hi everyone, I'm working on my essay for college applications and I was wondering if it's acceptable to use contractions like 'I'm' and 'they're'. Will using contractions make my essay seem less forma …

Hi everyone! As I create my list of colleges to apply to, I know it's important to have a mix of safety, match, and reach schools. I'm not exactly sure how to determine which schools fall into each ca …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior starting to think about writing my college essays. I know this is a crucial part of the application, but I'm not sure where to start. Any advice on how to write a comp …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior, and I've heard about the Common App as a way to apply to multiple colleges. Can anyone explain how the Common App works and if it's a good option for applying to coll …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in finding a summer internship related to my field of interest (engineering) to gain some experience and improve my college application. Wher …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how I can effectively communicate with college admissions officers. I want to make a good impression and show my interest in their school. Can you guys giv …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to narrow them down and choose a major. Does anyone have any ad …

Hello everyone! I know it's a bit early, but I'm already thinking about how to decide between multiple college acceptances. What factors should I consider when making this decision, and do you have an …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm having trouble deciding whether I should apply to in-state or out-of-state colleges. What are the pros and cons of each, and how did you all make your decision? Thank …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior at a high school that isn't very well-known or prestigious. I'm worried that this might negatively affect my chances of getting accepted into a good college. How much does m …