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Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is during the college admissions process. I have a good GPA, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Will this hurt my …

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or enrolling in dual enrollment classes next year. What are the pros and cons of each, and how do colleges view these cours …

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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges. I want to make sure I choose a college that's a good financial fit for me and my family. What factors should I consider when evaluating t …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out where to apply Early Decision. I have a few schools in mind, but I'm not sure which one to choose. How did you decide where to apply ED? Any tips or …

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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college list. I want to make sure I have a good balance of safety, match, and reach schools, but I'm not exactly sure which schools fall into e …

Hello, I have a specific major in mind, and I want to find colleges that offer strong programs in that field. What resources can I use to research and compare programs at different schools? Thanks in …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching different college options. I've come across several liberal arts colleges that seem interesting, but I'm not sure what the benefi …

Hello! I've been considering taking a gap year after high school, but I'm worried about how colleges will view this. Will it hurt my chances of getting accepted? What are some things I can do during m …

Hi there, I'm a junior, and I've been researching colleges, but I'm not sure how to determine if a school is a good fit for me. What factors should I consider when trying to find the right college? I' …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I have a dream school in mind. I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances of getting in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I'm aiming for some highly competitive colleges, and I'd love to hear any tips on how to improve my chances of getting in. What can I do to stand out and make my application shine? Thanks …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering if colleges care about class rank when reviewing applications. My school doesn't rank students, so I'm not sure if that puts me at a disadvanta …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I recently received my SAT/ACT scores. My scores are below the average for my top-choice college, and I'm wondering if I should retake the test. Will it hurt my chanc …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to plan out my college application timeline. I've heard about early decision, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. How do I deci …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing school work and preparing for college applications. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage my time effectively and sta …