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Are there any negatives to applying Early Decision (ED)?

Hi, I'm a junior thinking about my college application strategy, and I'm unsure about whether to apply Early Decision. Are there any downsides or risks to applying ED? Thank you for your insights!

a year ago

How do you define a Tier 1 research university, and is it worth aiming for one?

So I've been hearing the term 'Tier 1 research university' a lot as I work on my college search, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Is there a specific ranking or criteria that set these universi …

a year ago

Can I apply to both early action and early decision schools?

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering applying to some schools early action and others early decision. Is it allowed to apply to both types of schools? How will this affect my chan …

a year ago

What should I look for in a college roommate?

Hello everyone, I'm starting to think about the roommate situation for college. What qualities or preferences should I be considering while searching for a roommate? Thanks for your advice!

a year ago

How can I stand out in a competitive major?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm planning to apply to college as an engineering major. I know it's a competitive field, so I want to make sure my application stands out. What can I do to differentiate m …

a year ago

Should I work on a startup during high school?

I have an idea for a startup and I'm considering working on it during my high school years. Would this be viewed favorably by college admissions officers, or might it be perceived as me not focusing o …

a year ago

Is church considered an extracurricular activity?

Hi, I'm fairly active in my church and was wondering if this could be counted as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? I appreciate any guidance you can give!

a year ago

Is it worth applying to college early decision?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've started looking into the college application process. I have a top choice school and I'm considering applying early decision. Is it really worth it? Does it significant …

a year ago

Should I ask for feedback on my college essay?

Hi everyone, I'm almost finished with my college essay, and I was wondering if I should ask for feedback from my teachers, friends, or family. I'm worried about getting too many opinions and losing my …

a year ago

How important are demonstrated interest visits?

Hey guys! I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account during the admissions process. Is it essential to visit the colleges on my list to show interest, or are there other way …

a year ago

Do Ivy League schools interview all their applicants?

Hi all! I'm starting to think about college interviews, and I've heard that Ivy League schools may interview applicants. Does every applicant get an interview, or is it only for certain students? I'm …

a year ago

How much weight do Ivy Leagues put on community service?

Hey everyone! I've been involved in a lot of community service projects throughout high school, but I'm unsure how important this is when applying to Ivy League schools. How much do they value communi …

a year ago

Do colleges check for plagiarism in our application essays?

I'm curious, do colleges actually check our application essays for plagiarism? I'm not planning on plagiarizing, but I want to make sure I don't accidentally include anything that might be flagged as …

a year ago

How do I balance my college applications with my senior year?

Hi there, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about the upcoming college application process. I want to make sure I can balance my applications with my senior year coursework and extrac …

a year ago

Is Penn State recognized as a research university?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and have started my college search. I'm curious if Pennsylvania State University is considered a research university and what kind of research opportunities ar …

a year ago

What is a desirable class rank for Ivy League admissions?

Hi everyone, I wanted to know what class rank would be considered good enough to be a strong candidate for Ivy League admissions. Does an applicant need to be in the top 1% of their class, or is there …

a year ago

What's the difference between rolling admissions and regular admissions?

Hi everyone! I'm starting the college application process soon, and I wanted to understand the difference between the rolling admissions and regular admissions processes. Can anyone help explain this …

a year ago

Is transferring worth it if I don't like my current college?

Hey everyone, I'm a freshman at a pretty good college, but I really don't feel like I fit in here. I've been considering transferring to a different school that I applied to and was accepted into last …

a year ago

Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and a part-time job?

Hey everyone! I'm starting a part-time job next month, but I'm worried about being able to manage everything, as I'm also involved in multiple clubs and my academic workload is already challenging. Ha …

a year ago

How do I request strong letters of recommendation?

Hey all! I'm a junior in the process of selecting teachers to write me letters of recommendation for college applications. What's the best way to approach them, and how can I ensure I receive a high-q …

a year ago
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