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Hey everyone! I've seen people use the term 'junior year' but I'm not exactly sure what grade it refers to. Can someone clarify whether junior year is 11th grade or some other grade? Thanks in advance …

Hey guys! So I've been thinking a lot about starting college next year, and I'm both excited and nervous. Can anyone provide some tips on how to prepare for the freshman year of college, such as acade …

Hi all, I'm currently a high school junior and trying to plan ahead for my college years. I'm wondering how many credits I should aim for during my sophomore year at a typical university. Are there an …

Hi! I'm a sophomore trying to decide how many AP classes to take next year. I'm considering taking just 2 AP classes during my junior year. Is that enough or should I take more? I appreciate your thou …

Hi all! Due to personal circumstances, I'm considering completing my senior year of high school online. Is this possible? How would it affect my college admissions? Any advice on the process would be …

Hi there! I'll be starting college next year and I'm really wondering how to find a good roommate for my freshman year. What are some tips or websites that could help me find someone compatible? I'd a …

Hey guys, I'm applying to a few schools for early decision and I'm pretty nervous about when the results will be released. Does anyone know if there is a specific time or date that most schools releas …

Hi! I'm a high school junior and I've heard some people say that liberal arts colleges are not as good as universities. Can anyone share some reasons why they might think this or if there are any draw …

Hello, my SAT test got rescheduled, and now I'm worried that my scores won't arrive before my top-choice college's Early Action deadline. Can I still send my scores after the deadline, or is it frowne …

Hey, I'm not from the US, and I've seen people talk about senior year in high school here. Just to clarify, what grade is senior year in the United States education system? I'm curious about the compa …

Hey, I'm wondering if it's still possible for me to get a football scholarship during my senior year? I have been playing on my high school's varsity team since my sophomore year and I plan on continu …

Hi there! I've heard that senior year can be really stressful with college applications, maintaining good grades, and balancing extracurriculars. Can anyone share their experiences on how stressful se …

Hi there! I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision lately, and I'm wondering why people choose to apply ED. Are there any benefits or downsides to doing so, like with acceptance rates or financial …

As I approach my senior year, I'm getting a little stressed about making the most of it. What are some ways to ensure that I don't waste my senior year and that I remain productive in terms of academi …

Hello, I was wondering if it's better to take the ACT during my junior year or wait until senior year? I want to make sure I have ample time to prepare but also don't want to feel too overwhelmed. Any …

Hi all! I know that junior year of high school is often considered the most important year in the college admissions process. What exactly makes it so important, and what should I be prepared for? Are …

Hi, I'm an international student planning to apply to colleges in the US next year, but I'm not quite sure about how old students are in their junior year of high school. Can someone let me know what …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior looking into colleges, and I feel a bit overwhelmed about whether I should apply early action or early decision. I understand the main differences between the two; h …

Hey guys, I've seen both 'freshman year' and 'freshmen year' being used, which one is correct? Can both be used interchangeably, or is there a rule for it?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to explore my college options. I'm curious about whether or not it's required to live in a dorm during the first year of college? Do some colleg …