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Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been recently researching about different types of colleges. I keep seeing the term 'liberal arts college' being mentioned but I'm not exactly sure what it means. C …

Hi there! I'm trying to navigate the college application process and was curious about the rules for Early Decision applications. How many ED schools am I allowed to apply to, or is it just one at a t …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a freshman and I'm curious if it's a good idea to take the SAT this early. I've heard some people say it's better to take it earlier so you have time for improvement, but I …

Hi everyone! I'm interested in applying to some UC schools, and I wanted to know if any of them offer Early Action admissions. If so, how does the process work? Any insight would be appreciated. I'm t …

Hi everyone! I'm about to start my freshman year of high school, and I'm feeling a bit stressed. What are some key tips to survive and thrive during freshman year? Are there any must-know study tips, …

Hi all, just a little bit stressed here. Is it still possible to apply to colleges after I finish my senior year? Would I need to take a gap year or something? Thanks for any advice!

Hi there, I'm currently a junior in high school and starting to think about my college applications. I've heard that applying early decision can improve your chances of admission, but I'm not sure by …

So, I'm a little bit stressed about my current SAT score and I know I can do better. Is it possible to retake the SAT during my senior year? Will colleges still consider the new score if I submit it d …

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to a few schools through Early Action this year, and I'm curious about the possible outcomes. I know being accepted or deferred are two possibilities, but is it also …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a high school junior, and I've started to look at the college application process. I know that early decision is a binding agreement, but I was wondering if I can apply ear …

I've been having a really hard time this year, and I'm worried that I might fail my junior year. What happens if I do fail? Can I still make it into a good college? What can I do to improve my chances …

Hi everyone, I applied for early decision at a college and sadly, I got rejected. I'm feeling a bit disheartened right now. Can anyone guide me on what my next steps should be in the admissions proces …

I need some help, guys. My GPA isn't where I want it to be, and I really want to make a strong effort to improve it during my junior year. Any study strategies, time-management tips, or other suggesti …

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying early decision to one of my top choice colleges, but I'm not quite sure how popular this option is among students. Does anyone know the approximate percentage or …

Hi everyone! I was doing some research on NYU's application options and I came across Early Decision II. What exactly is it and how does it differ from regular Early Decision? Thanks for any informati …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges. Recently, I've been interested in Penn State and I wonder what their application process is like. Can anyon …

Hi guys, I'm a little confused about likely letters. If you receive one, does it mean you're basically guaranteed admission to that college? What are the chances of being rejected after getting a like …

Hi all, I'm a bit confused about the application processes. What's the main difference between applying Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD)? How does each option affect admissions chances and …

I'm a current freshman and I'm really struggling to adjust to college life. I'm wondering if it's possible to drop out during my freshman year if I feel like college isn't the right fit for me. Additi …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I may possibly apply to Harvard next year. I was wondering, does Harvard consider freshman year grades when evaluating applicants? My first year of high school wasn …