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Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of college essays in the admissions process. I'm wondering how much weight they actually hold and what I should focu …

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Hi all, I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering when I should start working on my college applications. Is it too early to start now, or should I wait until senior year? Thanks for your help!

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Hello! I'm a high school junior trying to decide between taking an AP exam or enrolling in a dual enrollment class. I'm not sure which option is better for college admissions. Can anyone give me some …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I want to start preparing for potential college interviews. What's the best way to prepare and what kind of questions should I expect? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been taking a mix of AP and IB courses throughout high school. I'm wondering how colleges view these courses when making admissions decisions. Do they prefer one …

Hey! I'm currently working on my personal essay for college applications, and I feel like it's missing something. What tips or advice do you have for making my essay stand out? Thanks so much!

Hey there, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm wondering if it's still possible for me to get into a top college. Can anyone share their experiences or give me some advice? …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors are important to me when choosing a college. What aspects should I take into account when making my decision? Thanks for a …

Hey there, I'm a junior and I've been wondering whether colleges prefer to see a high GPA or a more challenging course load. I have the option to take some tougher classes next year, but I'm worried i …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process. How important are these interviews, and should I be preparing for them? Tha …

Hello! I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon, and I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits. What are some things I should do or questions I should ask while I'm on campus? Any tips …

Hi! As a junior, I'm trying to understand how colleges evaluate the rigor of my high school curriculum. What factors do they consider, and how can I make sure I'm taking a challenging enough course lo …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and my school doesn't offer many AP classes. I'm worried that this will hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Is it possible to still get into a decent college withou …

Hey guys, I'm planning some college campus visits and I want to make the most of my time there. What should I look for during my visit, and what questions should I ask to get a better understanding of …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. I'm wondering how important this factor is and what I can d …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that colleges are looking for well-rounded applicants. What exactly does this mean, and how can I make sure that I'm presenting myself as a well …