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Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my college essays and I have a personal story that contains some strong language. I was wondering if it's acceptable to use swear words in my essay or if I shoul …

Hey there! I've been in my school's choir for a few years now and I'm wondering if that's considered an extracurricular activity when applying for college? Do colleges usually view choir as a valuable …

Hi there! I'm currently a high school junior, and my grades aren't the best (2.8 GPA). But, I'm really passionate about nursing and want to pursue it as a career. Is it still possible for me to become …

So I currently have a 3.9 unweighted GPA and I'm interested in applying to top schools like Harvard and Yale. Would a 3.9 GPA be considered strong enough for the Ivy League or should I aim higher? Tha …

Hi all, I'm considering applying to schools like MIT and Caltech for engineering but my GPA isn't quite competitive enough. I have a little over a year until I apply, so I'd appreciate any advice on h …

Hello, I'm a current junior, and I've noticed that many colleges are still test-optional for the class of 2023. How does this policy impact the chances of getting admitted to top schools like Yale, Co …

Hey everyone! I am in the process of brainstorming for my college essay, and I can't decide if I should write about a personal achievement or focus on an academic accomplishment. Do colleges have a pr …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior with a strong interest in pursuing a STEM major in college. What should I include in my college application to emphasize my passion for STEM and make my application stand …

Hey there! High school junior here, exploring my options for college. Purdue University is on my list, and I was wondering if anyone has any information on whether it's regarded as a research universi …

Hey, I'm a little bit stressed about my college essays, and I'm just curious if colleges are using artificial intelligence or any other software to detect plagiarism in college essays? Also, how stric …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I'm really struggling to find a good topic for my college essay. How did you guys decide on your topics and what advice would you give to someone in my situation? Thanks a bunch!

Hello everyone! I was wondering if it's even possible to get into an Ivy League school if I have a B on my transcript. I'm usually a straight-A student, but I got a B in one course that was very chall …

Hi all! I'm an aspiring artist, and I'm wondering if I can submit my art portfolio to colleges that don't specifically ask for one. Would it be a good addition to my application or not? Thank you!

Hi! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got a score of 1450. I'm aiming for some competitive schools, and I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the SAT to try and get a higher score. I'm worried …

Hey all! I'm having trouble deciding between applying to larger universities and smaller colleges. I've heard that smaller colleges can actually offer some unique advantages. Can anyone help me unders …

Hi everyone, I was wondering if having a low GPA (3.0) would affect my eligibility for receiving student loans. I'm feeling stressed about paying for college and want to know what my options are. Any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges. What should I be doing right now to help ensure I'm prepared and have a strong application? Thanks in ad …

Hey, I'm planning to attend college next year, but I'm a bit worried. My GPA isn't the best, and I was wondering if I would still qualify for a student loan with these grades. Any guidance would be gr …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm trying to find a balance between maintaining a strong GPA and participating in extracurricular activities. Which do you think is more impor …

Hey guys, I'm concerned about the financial aspect of college and was wondering how many years does financial aid generally cover? Is it just for the first year or does it extend the entire duration o …