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Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I'm feeling overwhelmed by the idea of balancing school, extracurriculars, and college applications. How did you all manage your time during this busy period? An …
Hey everyone! With many colleges going test-optional, I'm wondering how important standardized test scores still are for college admissions. Should I still focus on getting a high SAT or ACT score, or …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now, and I was wondering how important extracurriculars are for college applications? I've been involved in a few clubs and activities, but I'm not sure if they're eno …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm just starting to research different colleges. What are some good resources for finding information about schools, such as their academics, campus life, and fina …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college majors. The problem is, I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in yet. How should I approach this when applying to colleges? …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really passionate about art. I was wondering if it's possible to submit an art portfolio to colleges, even if I'm not planning on majoring in art. Would …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm struggling to figure out what major I should pursue in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to decide which one is the best fit for me …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about early action and early decision. What are the differences between the two, and how do I decide which one is right for me? Any a …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying for financial aid. Does applying for financial aid have any effect on my chances of getting admitted to a college? If so, what can I …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm really interested in getting involved in research during high school. I think it would be a great way to explore my interests and potentially strengthen my college …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior with dreams of attending an Ivy League school. I know that admissions are extremely competitive, so I'm wondering if there are any specific things I can do to impro …
Hi all! I've been doing some research on colleges, and I found one that I'm really interested in. I've heard that showing demonstrated interest can help with admissions, but I'm not sure how to go abo …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out if I should take more AP classes next year. I'm worried that they might lower my GPA, though. In the college admissions process, is it b …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and my dream is to get into a highly competitive college. I know it's a long shot, but I want to do everything I can to improve my chances. Does anyone have any tips or suggesti …
Hi all! I was just wondering how much demonstrated interest plays a role in college admissions. I've visited some colleges, but due to time and cost constraints, I can't visit all the schools I'm inte …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning some college visits over the next few months. What are some tips for getting the most out of these visits, and what should I look for while I'm …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about supplemental essays for college applications. What are some tips for writing a strong essay that stands out and shows my interest in the school? …
Hey guys, I'm a junior with a somewhat lower GPA than I'd like. I know that GPA is important for college admissions, but what are some ways I can make my application strong and appealing even if my GP …
Hi guys! I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college, but I'm not sure where to start. Are there any websites or resources you would recommend for finding scholarships? What's the be …
Hello! I'm currently a junior and I've been researching the college application process. I came across Early Decision and Regular Decision and I'm a bit confused about which one I should choose. Can s …