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Hi everyone, I'm currently a sophomore and I want to know what tests I should be taking during my junior year to be prepared for college applications. I know about the SAT and ACT, but are there any o …

As I'll be entering senior year soon, I'm wondering if there are any strategies on how to raise my GPA during the final stretch. Any tips on how to excel academically? I'd like to give it my all befor …

Hi, I'm planning on applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm also hoping to receive merit aid to help pay for my college education. Will applying Early Decision have any impact on my chance …

Hey guys, I'm currently in my junior year of high school and I've been hearing about 'liberal arts math' in college. Can anyone explain what exactly liberal arts math is, and how it's different from a …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior and my GPA isn't really where I want it to be. Do colleges consider the grades you get in your senior year? Is there still time for me to improve my GPA and make an im …

Hi there! I'm just wondering if colleges take senior year grades into account during the application process. If they do, how significant are those grades? Are they given the same weight as grades fro …

I'm a bit stressed about taking the SAT and I'm trying to figure out the best time to take it. Should I plan to take the SAT during my senior year or try to take it earlier, like junior year? What do …

Hi everyone, I keep hearing how challenging freshman year can be in college, and it's making me a little bit stressed. Is it actually the hardest year of college for most students? If so, any tips on …

I'm sincerely interested in attending two schools, one with an REA plan and the other with ED. Am I allowed to apply for both or would that be against the rules? Would love some advice!

I just finished my freshman year and I'm slightly worried about my GPA. It's not terrible, but I really want to raise it during my sophomore year. What strategies should I use for improving my GPA and …

Hey everyone, I have two dream schools and I'm seriously considering applying early decision to both of them to increase my chances. I'm just a bit worried about the repercussions if I get accepted to …

So, I'm preparing to apply for Early Decision and I was wondering, can you get outright rejected from Early Decision? Or do they usually defer or accept those applicants? Thanks in advance for the cla …

Hey everyone! I've heard the term 'likely letter' being tossed around, and I'm not quite sure what it is. Could someone please explain what a likely letter is and how it might affect me during the col …

Hi everyone! I'm a freshman deciding if I should change my major. Is it common for students to change their majors during freshman year? What steps or considerations should I take? Thanks for any insi …

Hey everyone, I'm currently planning my course schedule for next year and I'm not sure what science class I should take during my junior year. I've already taken biology and chemistry. What do you guy …

Hello! I'm a junior and NYU is one of my top choices for college. I was wondering if applying Early Decision actually increases your chances of getting in? I've heard mixed things, and it's a big deci …

Hello everyone! As a rising senior, I'm feeling a little anxious about what to expect during my senior year. Can anyone who has been through it give me an overview of the college application process, …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and I've been wondering how much senior year typically costs. Can anyone give me an estimate of how much they spent on college applications, graduation items, and …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering joining my school's football team when I get to college. Is it possible to join the team as a sophomore if I don't make it during my freshm …

Hey there, I just finished my freshman year with a 3.6 GPA. I'm not sure if it's considered good or not. Will it have a significant impact on my college admissions process in the future? Should I work …