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Do University of California schools take your freshman year grades into consideration when reviewing applications? I'm a little worried because my performance wasn't that great.
Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm a bit confused about the difference between early action and regular decision. What are the pros and cons of each? And which one shoul …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior planning on applying early decision to one of my top choice schools. I am a bit stressed, though, because I'll be needing some financial assistance to afford coll …
Hello everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I want to apply early decision to my top choice because I've heard it has higher acceptance rates. However, I'll need financial aid to attend college. Is it …
What happens if someone fails their freshman year of high school? How will it impact their future academic and college application prospects?
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. Could someone explain the benefits of applying early decision, and if it's the right choice for a student like …
Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my college application essays, and I was just wondering if I should indent my paragraphs or leave them as they are? I want my essays to look professional and be …
Hey everyone, I've been doing some research on early decision and I was wondering if applying early actually helps increase the likelihood of getting into a college or if it's just a myth? I'm a junio …
Which colleges allow freshmen to live off-campus in their first year? I'm interested in exploring various housing options during my college search.
Hello everyone, I'm an international student (junior) and really hoping to get into an Ivy League school. I'm just wondering what are some things I can do or focus on to make my application stand out …
Hi there! I'm a junior starting the exciting (and stressful) process of researching colleges to apply to. I keep hearing that finding the right fit is crucial, but I'm a little overwhelmed with all th …
As a high school freshman, I'm a little bit overwhelmed with all the available clubs and activities at my school. How many clubs should I join my freshman year to demonstrate involvement and leadershi …
Hey! I'm going to be a senior soon, and I want to make sure I choose the best classes for my final year of high school. What kind of classes would look good on college applications and help me prepare …
Hi, I am really interested in pursuing a STEM major in college, but I've been considering applying to liberal arts colleges as well. Are liberal arts colleges a good choice for STEM majors or should I …
Hey, I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm considering applying to Yale. I'm aware that they have an Early Action option, but I'm not certain if it's binding. Can anyone clarify this for me? …
Hi everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Yale University, and I'm wondering if it is a research university. I want to major in history, so any information about their research opportunities i …
Is it mandatory to live on campus during your freshman year of college? I'm curious about the flexibility of housing options.
Hey everyone! I am a high school junior and have been researching different college application processes. I'm curious, do early decision applicants tend to be more competitive compared to regular dec …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a sophomore and starting to think about my course load for junior year. Should I take AP classes during my junior year? If so, how many would be reasonable to balance with …
I want to become more involved in extracurricular activities and have been thinking about joining the football team. However, I'm a junior, and I've never played before. Is it too late for me to start …