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Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to balance my academics and extracurriculars. What are some strategies you all use to manage your time and stay organized? …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering applying to colleges early. What are the pros and cons of applying Early Decision versus Early Action? How do I determine which option is best for me? Any insight …

Hi everyone! I'm a little worried about my GPA and how it might affect my chances of getting into a good college. Is it still possible to get accepted into a reputable college with a lower GPA? Thanks …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm curious about how much sports participation matters in college admissions. I've been playing sports throughout high school, but I'm not sure if I want to continue in colle …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a few online courses outside of my regular high school classes. How do colleges view these courses on applications? Will they help me stand out or be seen as l …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT and ACT. I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are in college admissions. Do colleges place more weight on test scores o …

Hey guys, I recently took the SAT and got a decent score, but I'm not sure if it's high enough for my top choice schools. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should I focus on …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard that some college admissions officers check applicants' social media profiles during the application process. I'm a little worried about what …

Hi everyone! I've taken both the SAT and ACT, and I'm trying to decide which scores to submit with my college applications. Do colleges have a preference between the two tests, and should I submit sco …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to some summer programs to further explore my interests. I'm wondering if participating in these programs will have any impact on my college applications. Do coll …

Hi friends, I'm a junior and my grades during freshman year weren't great. Since then, I've worked hard to improve my GPA. Will colleges take my upward trend into account, or will my poor freshman yea …

Hi everyone! I'm looking to get more involved in community service, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone suggest some good volunteer opportunities that I should look into? Thank you!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about paying for college. I know scholarships can be a big help, but I'm not sure what I need to do to improve my chances of getting one. W …

Hey friends! I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college applications. How important is the personal statement compared to other parts of the application like grades, test scores, and extracur …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I know that letters of recommendation are important for college applications. Can anyone share some tips for getting good letters from teachers or counselors …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to study in college. How do I find colleges that have strong programs in my intended major, and are a good fit for me overall? Any a …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essays. I know they're a really important part of the application, but I'm not sure how to make mine unique and memorable. Any advice on …

Hey! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I know that some students can qualify for fee waivers, but I'm not sure if I'm eligible. Can anyone h …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior considering taking a gap year after graduation to gain some real-world experience and personal growth. How do colleges view gap years on applications? Will it hurt my …

Hey everyone! I've been lurking on this subreddit for a while, and I've seen a lot of talk about applying Early Decision. I'm curious, does it really make a significant difference in acceptance rates? …