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I applied to a college through early decision and fortunately, I was accepted. However, now I'm having second thoughts about attending that school. What are the consequences if I choose to break the e …

Hi y'all! I'm looking for colleges with a more intimate environment, and liberal arts colleges seem like a good fit. However, I want to major in engineering. Do LACs typically have engineering program …

Hello! I'm currently a sophomore with a somewhat low GPA, and I want to improve it next year. What kind of strategies or activities can I do in my junior year to help raise my GPA? Thanks for any tips …

Hey everyone, I'm starting high school soon and I'm not sure what to wear on the first day of freshman year. I want to make a positive impression and feel comfortable. Any advice or ideas would be app …

I haven't been too involved in extracurricular activities during my first two years of high school, but I'm now realizing how important they are for college admissions. Is it too late to start some ne …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior right now and kind of worried about the importance of senior year grades when I apply to colleges. Does anyone know how much they really matter? I've heard mixed things—some …

I've heard Bates College has a pretty chill atmosphere but still academically rigorous. What are some other colleges known for balancing a relaxed culture with strong academics?

Hi everyone, I submitted an Early Decision application, but had second thoughts about it. For any reason, would I be able to cancel my ED application and apply through the regular decision at a later …

Hello folks, as I start planning my junior year, I'm trying to figure out which extracurriculars I should focus on. What kinds of activities do colleges actually like to see? Are there specific types …

Alright, so I just got invited to join NHS at my school. I'm wondering if it's really worth it to add to my already full plate. Does being a part of National Honor Society make a difference to college …

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about transferring colleges during my senior year. Has anyone had experience in doing this and how would you suggest I go about the process? I'm not exactly sure if it …

I'm all in on the art scene, and SCAD seems like it has everything I could want - urban campus, creative vibe, and lots of specialized programs. For backup options, can someone throw out names of othe …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior currently considering applying to Yale. I wanted to know if their early decision program is binding or not - basically, if I get accepted, am I obiligated to attend? Any insi …

Hi, I'm currently a sophomore and I'm trying to plan out my high school journey. I was wondering, do people usually start applying to colleges during their junior year or do they wait until senior yea …

Hey, I've noticed that a lot of people say junior year is the hardest year in high school. Can someone explain why this is the case and what makes it tougher than other years? Are there specific thing …

Hello, I'm planning my junior year course schedule and I need some advice. Which AP classes would you recommend taking during junior year? Do colleges look for certain classes more than others, or sho …

Hi friends! I've fallen in love with Vassar College, but I can't find the same vibe somewhere else. Could someone please suggest some colleges that are like Vassar in terms of their academics, sense o …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in engineering. Purdue has come up a lot in my search and it seems like they have a great engineering program. For anyone who's been throug …

As an incoming freshman, I was wondering what's considered a good GPA to maintain throughout my first year of high school? I know it's important for college applications later on, so just trying to se …

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Bard College and I've totally fallen for the kind of liberal arts education and campus vibe they offer. Does anybody know of other colleges that have a similar atm …