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I'm a bit stressed out, and I'm considering dropping one of my classes this year. Will it negatively impact my college applications if I drop a class during my senior year? Should I stick with it or p …

Hey everyone! I've heard that junior year is typically the most stressful out of all the high school years and I want to know why. Is it because of increased academic pressure, college visits, or stan …

Hey everyone! I'm going to be entering my senior year soon and I want to make sure I'm on top of everything. Can someone help me figure out what things I should be doing during the summer before senio …

My junior year wasn't the best, and I'm wondering if it's possible to significantly raise my GPA during my senior year. Do colleges take into account an upward trend or would they still focus on my ov …

I've heard that junior year is the most challenging in high school, and I'm already feeling the pressure. Can someone offer any advice on how to get through this year with both your grades and your sa …

Hey folks! I'm a high school junior who's aiming for a pre-med track in college. I've been looking at some liberal arts colleges, but I'm not sure if they're the best fit for a pre-med student. Do you …

Hi all, I'm a little worried about my senior year AP exams. Do the scores have any significant impact on college admissions? I'm planning to take quite a few APs, so I'm trying to gauge how important …

Hi there! As a high school junior, I've started thinking about how I'll adjust to college life and the academic rigor. I'm feeling a little bit stressed and was wondering if you guys have any tips on …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I was wondering how important senior year grades are for college admissions. I know the application process often happens during senior year, but do colle …

Hey everyone! I'm a stressed junior trying to navigate the college search process. I recently started considering liberal arts colleges, but I'm not sure if they offer graduate programs. Can someone p …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior wondering what it means when an early decision application gets deferred. Will I still be considered for the regular decision pool? What does this mean for my chances …

I've seen a lot of people talking about how important junior year grades are, but I'm curious if colleges also check your senior year grades? I want to continue working hard, but I'm a little bit stre …

I'm currently a junior and stressing about my GPA. How much can I raise my GPA during senior year? Any suggestions for making the most out of my remaining time in high school?

Hi guys, I'm a junior and planning my college applications for next year. I was wondering if it's possible to apply to one school with early action and another one with early decision at the same time …

Hi guys! I was wondering if there's a general rule for how much your grades can drop during senior year before colleges might rescind your admission offer. I want to make sure I keep my grades up, but …

A lot of people have been telling me that sophomore year can be really tough. I'm curious if anyone has any tips or advice on how to manage stress & stay organized during this year. Also, how can I ba …

Hi everyone, I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and understand that it's a binding agreement, but I'm curious about how it's enforced. What happens if a student gets accepted ED to a school …

Hello, I am a junior in high school and have been doing some research about the college application process. I know that early decision is binding, but I was wondering, is there any way to back out of …

I heard that colleges like to see that you've taken challenging classes throughout high school, including senior year. How important is it to make sure I take hard classes in my senior year? Should I …

I know FAFSA is super important for financial aid, but I'm not sure when I need to start filling it out. Do I need to complete it during my junior or senior year? Any advice is appreciated!