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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any major mistakes when applying to college. What are some common pitfalls or things to avoid during the application process? I'd really …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being waitlisted at my top-choice college. If this happens, what should I do to improve my chances of getting off the waitl …

Hey guys! So, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. I know colleges look at more than just GPA, so what are some things I can do to make my application stand out despite havin …

Hey all, I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why this college?' prompt. I'm not sure how specific I should be or how to make my essay stand out from others. Any advice or tips on …

Hey, I'm a homeschooled junior and I'm curious about how colleges view homeschoolers during the admissions process. Are there any specific things I should focus on to make my application stand out? An …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges online. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying. Is it necessary or can I get a good feel for the school through vi …

Hello! I'm in the process of researching colleges, but I haven't been able to visit many campuses in person. Can you suggest some ways to get a feel for different schools without physically visiting t …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether I should apply to large universities or smaller colleges. What are the pros and cons of both, and how can I determine which is the best fit …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to brainstorm for my college essays. I want to write about a personal struggle that I've overcome, but I'm not sure if that's appropriate or if it will h …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about when I should start writing my college essays. I want to make sure I have enough time to make them perfect. When did you guys start working on yours? …

Hello, I'm a junior and I've been wondering how important extracurricular activities are for college admissions. I'm involved in a few clubs and sports, but I'm worried that it might not be enough. Ho …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I feel like I have a pretty average profile with decent grades and test scores, but nothing that really makes …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about my college application. How can I use the summer before senior year to strengthen my application? Are there any specific activities or expe …

Hello! I'm a junior and my school offers both AP and IB courses. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one is more favorable. Does anyone have any insight on …

Hi everyone! My school ranks students based on GPA, and I'm not sure how this will affect my college applications. How much do colleges care about class rank? Should I be worried if I'm not in the top …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with aspirations of getting into a top-tier college, but I know it's really competitive. What can I do to improve my chances of being admitted? Are there any specific strateg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been considering applying to some smaller colleges. Can anyone share some of the benefits of attending a smaller school over a larger one? I'd appreciate any input. …

Hey guys, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I'm not sure what to write about. What are colleges looking for in an essay? Are there any topics I should avoid? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. What are the most important factors in the college admissions process, and what should I b …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges are looking for in applicants. What are the most important factors that colleges consider when reviewing applicatio …