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I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays, and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. What topics or qualities should I focus on to make my essay stand out? Any tips or advice would be super h …
Hey all! I've been hearing about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not quite sure about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the main differences and which one might be a better fit …
Hello! I'm a junior from outside the US, and I'm considering applying to colleges in the US. I'm wondering if I can apply for financial aid as an international student, and if so, what's the process l …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been involved in several clubs and organizations. I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. Can anyone give me …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been considering getting a part-time job to help save money for college. I'm wondering if having a job on my application will be seen as a positive by colleges, or …
Hi all, I'm nervous about the prospect of college interviews. What types of questions should I expect, and do you have any tips for preparing? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning to attend a college fair soon. What are some good questions I should ask the college representatives? I want to make the most of my time there. Thanks for …
Hey there, I'm a junior who works part-time at a local store. I was wondering if I can consider this an extracurricular activity on my college applications? I don't have as much time for clubs and spo …
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could provide some guidance on the process of requesting fee waivers for college applications. My family is not in the best financial situation, and with my sibling a …
Hi! I'm a high-achieving junior with strong extracurriculars, but I'm still worried about my chances of getting into an Ivy League school. How competitive are these schools, and what can I do to impro …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to gather as much information as possible about the college admissions process. What are some good resources (websites, books, etc.) that you've found helpful? Th …
As I research top 10 colleges for my applications, I'm interested in finding out which one is known for having the most holistic admissions process. I want to make sure I'm applying to a college that …
Hello! I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out which ones would be a good fit for me. What factors should I consider when determining if a college is the right fit? I'd love to hear yo …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges to find the best fit for me. There are so many options, and I'm not sure where to start or what to look for. Can anyone give me some tips on …
Hey guys! I've been told that colleges like to see leadership roles on applications. How important is it to be a leader in a club or organization? Is it worth it to pursue leadership roles even if it …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm a bit worried about my GPA. It's not as high as I'd like it to be, and I'm concerned about how it will affect my college applications. How do colleges evaluate applic …
Hello fellow juniors! I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to prepare for college during my time in high school. What are some things I should focus on or participate in to ensure that I'm w …
Hey guys! I've been considering attending a summer program at a college I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Do these programs look good on college applications, and what should I con …
Hey guys! So, I'm a junior and my GPA isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. I know colleges look at more than just GPA, so what are some things I can do to make my application stand out despite havin …