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Welcome to the Juniors community 🎉

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

There are a few easy ways to participate:

1. Get started by checking out our guidance page for juniors. Here you will fi …

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Why isn't my GPA going up?

Hello, rising senior here. I have a lot of problems that prevented me from obtaining all A's for my first 2 years of high school such as moving, covid, being first-gen so none of my parents could have …

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3 years ago
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Which college is good for computer science?

This year, I’m going to have IGCSE tests in my Indonesian international school. My teacher says that if I can get good scores at it, I can get to college straight away. So I’m asking which colleges ar …

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3 years ago
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Scores --> Major

Hi, I am a rising Junior and interested in Environmental Science as a College major/minor. I scored a 3 on my AP Environmental Science Exam and although I did pass I believe that I could've done bette …

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3 years ago
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International Students

Hey, I'm going to apply to colleges for class 2028 and I'm an international student. People always say that "It doesn't matter how many exams you take, the thing matters is in what conditions you have …

 
Yes
33%
 
No
66%
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3 years ago
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APExam Score

Is it possible to withdraw a score after it already being sent to a college? I bombed one of my AP Exams snd the other one I got a 3. If not possible what should I do about it cause I feel hella embar …

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3 years ago
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Should I create an email for college mail?

Hi! Rising junior here looking to create an email for college mail. I was thinking of doing firstname.lastname.college@gmail.com . Would you recommend doing this email address? I don't know if it is wr …

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4 years ago
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Advice

Guys suggest some Initiatives to take as school prefect or even as a student, as I'm not sure lols whether I'll win the election for prefect or not! I'm more interested in highlighting the importance …

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4 years ago
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Advice on ecs (2)

So after seeking initial advice regarding my extracurriculars, I've come to a conclusion that I should do what I love! Thus, I've realised that one thing I love is community service. I like to partici …

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4 years ago
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Would it be impossible to raise my GPA from 3.64 to 3.8 in my Senior Year to Graduate with Honors?

Hi, I'm a rising senior (class of 2023), and graduating with Honors was the main goal I set for myself in Freshman year, however during these last couple years (COVID, personal issues, etc.) my GPA ha …

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4 years ago
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Would it be suspicious if I got a way higher score on my SAT retake?

Fall of 2021, I took the PSAT and got a 970. A month later (around November), I took the actual SAT and got a 960. I was really disappointed in myself because I'm a try hard but this was my first time …

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4 years ago
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Extracurricular Ideas?

I am just now finishing my junior year of high school. I have a few impressive extracurriculars however, they do not completely fit my intended major. I plan to study computer science when I get to co …

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4 years ago
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Extracurriculars

So in my set (class of 2023), I wouldn't say I'm one of the most involved people. I have quite a bit of extracurriculars but not things like going out for competitions or sports. I don't usually get c …

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4 years ago
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SAT and ACT Prep

Hi, I am a rising junior and am planning to taking both the SAT and ACT this upcoming year. How should I be studying for these tests and what are some good tips and tricks I could use in order to scor …

 
SAT
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4 years ago
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How exactly does Vet school work

I am planning on attending some sort of Vet school in the next two years, however I’m a little confused on how it works. I think I have it mostly figured out, but I really would like to make sure.

If …

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4 years ago
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Running marathon

So hi guys!

Wanted to ask a question what are the ways of raising money in running marathons since I want to make and dedicate all money to disabled children, but don't know how to raise money?

And what …

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4 years ago
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Is a 3.71 Unweighted GPA good? What about a 3.78 unweighted GPA?

Hi! I've just ended my sophomore year and grades are about to come out soon. I ended my freshman year with a 3.83 GPA, but this sophomore year I think I'll have around a 3.67 or 3.73 unweighted GPA. M …

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4 years ago
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Clubs and Student Leadership

Hey! I'm a rising junior, which means that next year I'll have the opportunity to run for leadership positions in clubs and student council on a greater level than I did this year, where I could only …

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4 years ago
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I did not do as well as i wanted my junior year, what advice would you give for applying to colleges?

I got mostly A’s and B’s but also a few C’s in some of my AP courses. I will still be getting the credits because you need about a 70% to get them. But I didn’t do as well as I hoped. I’m scared colle …

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4 years ago
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Summer plans?

sorry I put this in the wrong forum

 
Volunteer at art museum
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Online pre-collegiate math class
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Computer science booster class for AP class
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4 years ago
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Worries

As a rising senior I am worried about many things:

1 getting a bunch of community service hours for NHS

2 the lack of ap/ ib classes at my school

3 my chances of getting into my dream school

Which do you …

 
Community Service Hours
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Lack of high level classes
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Dream School Chances
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Poll closed16 votes
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