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Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to some colleges through early action, and others through regular decision. Do I need to write separate essays for each application type or can I use the same …
Hello! I'm starting to work on my college resume, and I want to make sure it's as strong as possible. What are some tips for building a strong resume, and what should I include to make sure I'm showca …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about how to make the most of my summer before senior year. I want to use my time wisely to prepare for college applications and improve …
Hi there! I'm trying to put together a list of colleges to apply to, but there are so many options that it feels a little overwhelming. What factors should I consider when narrowing down my list and d …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I've heard about the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure which one is better to use. Do colleges pre …
Hey guys! I've heard that some people take the AP exams without taking the actual courses, and it got me wondering if it's possible to do the same with IB exams? Has anyone here done this or know if i …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering applying early decision to one of my top-choice colleges. What are the pros and cons of applying early decision, and how does it affect my …
Hey there! I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing a lot about how important extracurriculars are in the college admissions process. I have a few activities that I'm passionate about, but I'm not …
Hey there, I've been teaching myself Japanese for fun throughout high school, and I've made significant progress. Would learning a language on my own count as an extracurricular activity for college a …
Hey, I'm a junior currently starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays. Should I be thinking about a title for the essay? Do most people give their essays titles, or is it not required? Thanks …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've been taking a few dual enrollment classes at my local community college. I was wondering how these classes are viewed by colleges during the admissions process. Are they c …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges. There are some schools that I really like, but I don't know if I have a realistic chance of getting in. Is it worth applying to these reac …
Hi everyone! I've heard that some students visit colleges they're interested in to get a feel for the campus and make a good impression on the admissions office. Is this true? Do college visits really …
Hey guys, I'm planning my schedule for senior year and I'm not sure if I should take AP Calc BC or stick with regular Calculus. I think I can manage a B or maybe a low A in BC, but I'd definitely get …
Hi everyone, I'm currently a college freshman, and I'm thinking about transferring to a more competitive school for my sophomore year. My dream schools are schools like Cornell and Vanderbilt. Do you …
Hey all, I'm lucky enough to have been able to participate in a study abroad program last summer. I'm not sure whether I should include this experience as an extracurricular activity on my college app …
Hey guys, I have an idea for my college essay. I want to write about how a particular fictional character has had a major impact on my life and influenced my perspective and beliefs. Do you think this …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college essays. I'm curious about how long it took you all to write your college essays. I want to make sure I give myself enough time to write a …
Hi, I'm a high school junior, and West Point has always been my ultimate goal. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, my grades suffered in 9th and 10th grades. Is it still possible to get into West Po …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I'm wondering if I should focus on applying for financial aid or merit-based scholarships. What are the di …