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Hi all! I'm researching colleges and the application process, but I'm slightly confused about the differences between early action and early decision. I know one of them is binding and the other isn't …
Hey everyone! I'm going to be a freshman in high school soon and I'm wondering if I should take honors classes during my first year. Are they worth it in terms of preparing for college, or will it be …
Hey everyone, I've been hearing mixed opinions about this. How much do colleges actually care about freshman year grades? Will a rocky start affect my chances in the admissions process?
I'm interested in getting a head start on applying for college scholarships, but I'm unsure if I can do this during my junior year. Is it possible to apply for scholarships at this stage, or should I …
Due to some circumstances, I'm considering homeschooling for my senior year. If I switch to homeschooling, will it negatively affect my chances of getting into a good college? I'm worried that the tra …
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about which year I should fill out the FAFSA application. Is it during my junior or senior year of high school?
I'm currently a sophomore and planning my classes for junior year. There are several science options available at my school, including AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology. What science course sho …
I'm a bit stressed out and wondering when I should take the SAT. Is there a recommended time during my junior year that would be best? I want to make sure I have enough time to prepare and possibly re …
I'm a high school junior and I've been finding this year to be super challenging. Can someone explain the reasons behind why junior year is often considered the hardest year of high school?
I'm considering applying early decision to my dream college, but I'm worried I might not be able to afford it if I get accepted. Is the binding agreement for early decision still in effect if the fina …
Hi everyone! I'm currently entering my senior year of high school and feeling pretty overwhelmed with everything—college applications, maintaining grades, extracurriculars, etc. Is this normal? Why do …
Hey everyone! I'm applying early decision to a few schools, and I was wondering if colleges will see my senior year grades before they make their decision? My GPA took a dip in junior year and I'm rea …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I want to start preparing for my senior year. What should I focus on in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, and overall making the most out of my s …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've started to think about applying to colleges. I was wondering if it's possible to submit Early Action applications to more than one college, or if there are any …
Hello! I've just started high school and I'm wondering, how crucial is my performance during freshman year in terms of college applications? Should I be stressing out about my grades and extracurricul …
Hello everyone! I'm currently preparing for college applications and looking to apply early decision to my dream school. However, I'm wondering if it's possible to be deferred from early decision, and …
As I'm getting ready to plan my junior year of high school, I'm uncertain about which classes I should be taking. Can someone offer any advice or recommendations on choosing the right classes during t …
I'm a little bit stressed with my college search and I wanted to know why research is such an important aspect of universities. What's the purpose of research in a university setting? How does it affe …
I've heard that colleges tend to focus more on a student's performance during junior year compared to the other years in high school. Is this true, and if so, why is that the case?
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school looking into the college application process, and I'm wondering if Early Decision is a good choice for someone who's sure about their top choice school. Can y …