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Currently a junior here trying to build my college list. I'm drawn to Fordham because of its location in New York and its Jesuit values, but I want to consider all my options. What are some other univ …

Hey everyone! So, the summer before junior year is approaching and I want to make the most out of it. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the college application process and make my junior ye …

Hey everyone, I'm starting high school soon and I'm kind of nervous about it. I want to make new friends, but I'm not really sure how to approach people. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips on ho …

Guys, I've been in band since middle school and I'm really passionate about it. I spend a ton of time practicing and performing. How do colleges view this kind of commitment to band? Is it seen as val …

I’m in love with Ithaca’s Park School of Communications and the hands-on opportunities they offer. I want to make sure I have options, though. Anyone know schools that have similarly strong programs i …

Hey there! I've been researching colleges, and I came across this term 'Early Decision II'. I'm a bit confused about how it's different from regular Early Decision. Can anyone explain to me what it is …

A little stressed about the admissions process. Can you be waitlisted after applying Early Decision to a college? If so, what happens afterward and are there any stats on waitlist acceptance rates for …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering if it's possible to get recruited by college coaches in the spring of senior year. Is there still a chance for me to get noticed or should I …

Hey guys, I applied to Clemson University through early action and was wondering if anyone knows what time the decisions come out. Anxiety is ramping up and I just want to know when I should be checki …

Hello! I was just wondering, is it possible to significantly increase my GPA during my senior year, or would that be too late to make a real difference? Do colleges care about the improvement in the s …

Hi everyone! Due to personal reasons, I might have to transfer high schools during my senior year. Is this something that colleges would look down upon? How should I approach my college applications g …

I'm going to be a senior in a few months and I'm worried about my current GPA not being competitive enough for college applications. How can I boost my GPA during senior year, and do colleges consider …

I've been hearing mixed opinions about the difficulty of sophomore year, and I'm kind of worried because I want to make sure my grades stay high for when I apply to college. Is sophomore year really t …

I am currently a junior, and I was wondering if taking a math class during senior year is generally required or recommended for college admissions? I've completed all my math requirements, but I'm not …

I'm planning my senior year schedule, and I'm torn between taking AP Bio or AP Psychology. I'm interested in both subjects, but I want to ensure I'm making the right decision. Thoughts and suggestions …

Hello! I'm trying to figure out what a good GPA would be for my junior year of high school. What's considered competitive for top colleges? Also, how important is junior year in the admission process?

Hey everyone! I was wondering how many colleges I can apply Early Decision (ED) to? I've heard it's binding, so is there a limit on the number of schools I can apply ED to? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to colleges earlier than senior year. Are there any specific colleges that accept applications from juniors, or …

Hey everyone! So, I've been training in martial arts for several years and have competed in several tournaments. Does being involved in martial arts make an impact on my college application, and are t …

Hello everyone! I'm currently considering some liberal arts colleges as part of my college search, but I'm planning to major in computer science. Are liberal arts colleges generally good choices for C …