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Makeup is a big part of my artistic expression and self-discovery, and I was playing with the idea of making it the heart of my college essay. I'm just stressed it might seem too superficial to the ad …
My sis and I have gone through a lot together, and she's had a big impact on who I am. Is writing about my sister a solid choice for my personal statement, or is it seen as too personal/family-centere …
Yo, so I’m starting to stress a bit about all these applications. Need to know—does Texas A&M accept the Common App or are they sticking to their own system? Fingers crossed they accept it because tha …
Hey community, I'm thinking about transferring and I'm curious about how the Common App might be different for transfer students. Do the essays and requirements change at all? If you've been through t …
I’m a junior and just took the PSAT, but I was wondering, can I take it again next year for a better score, or is junior year the last chance I get? Also, does it look bad to colleges if I take it mul …
So I'm kind of stressing because the PSAT is coming up and I haven't really started preparing. What are the best ways to prep for it? Are there any free resources that you'd recommend?
Hi everyone! I'm pondering over when I should schedule my ACT retake. Got my scores and I'm short of my target by a few points. Any tips on how much time I should give myself before the next attempt? …
Hey guys, just trying to plan out my workload. Does every college ask for supplemental essays or are there some that only need the main Common App essay? Does it vary much between schools?
Hey guys! A little stressed here because I can't seem to figure out how to upload my SAT scores to the Common App. Could someone explain the steps, or is it automatically done by College Board?
Hey folks, I'm a sophomore and wondering how early I should start preparing for the PSAT? Any tips or resources that are especially helpful at this stage in high school?
Quick question: I've got my unofficial transcript, and I'm wondering if I can upload it to my Common App? Or is this something that my counselor has to send in for me? Anyone else tackled this yet?
I've been saving up to pay for my college applications, but I'm not entirely sure how the payment process works on the Common App. Does anyone know the steps for paying the Common App fee, and are the …
I'm currently filling out my Common App and stumbled upon the demographics section. Is it really necessary to fill out all the demographic details? Would colleges look at my application differently ba …
So I've been working on this passion project for a couple of years now and it's a big part of who I am. Where should I talk about my passion project in my Common App to make sure admissions officers u …
Hey everyone, I've been brainstorming ideas for my college essays and I'm kinda stumped. Can my essay be about literally any experience or topic, or are there unwritten rules about what colleges prefe …
Hey folks, I just got my PSAT scores and I got an 1100. I know it's not super high, but considering I didn't prep at all, is it a decent place to start for a junior? What score range should I aim for …
I'm thinking about applying to a CUNY school. Does anyone know if they accept the Common App, or do they have their own application process?
So, I've been going through my essay topics and I've got this really personal story about overcoming hardship. It's a big part of who I am, but I'm a bit worried it might come off as too sad or heavy …
So I’ve heard some rumors that the SAT is actually easier than the PSAT. Does anyone have personal experience with both that could weigh in on this? Need to know how to adjust my prep if this is true!
Just wondering if I can repurpose my Common App essay for my National Merit application. They sound like they're looking for similar things, but does anyone know if that's a bad idea? Thoughts?