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Hey guys! I'm really into yoga, and I practice it regularly both at home and in classes. Can practicing yoga be considered an extracurricular activity on college applications, or should I focus on mor …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm concerned about how much my standardized test scores will affect my chances of getting into college. I've been studying for the SAT, but I'm worried that a lowe …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. There are so many factors to consider, like location, size, and academic programs, that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What factors di …

I'm working on my college applications and I need to write a 'Why this college?' essay for some of them. What are some tips for writing a compelling essay that really shows my interest in a specific c …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm finding it difficult to balance my schoolwork with preparing for college applications. Any tips on how to manage my time effectively so I can do well in b …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking a lot about college applications lately. I have a pretty decent GPA and test scores, but I feel like my extracurriculars could use some improvement. …

Hi all! I'm a junior starting to think about my college essays. I'm not the best writer, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about crafting a strong essay. Do you have any tips or advice on how to make my …

I'm struggling financially and I think I might qualify for a fee waiver for my college applications. How do I go about requesting one, and what information should I be prepared to provide to prove my …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with co-op programs. What are the benefits of attending a college with a co-op program and should I consider it? I'm a little unsure, so any ad …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying Early Action to some colleges. I'm not sure how to decide which colleges to apply to for Early Action, and I'm hoping someone here can offer s …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been researching different types of colleges, but I'm having trouble deciding between a liberal arts college and a research university. What are the main differences betwe …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure when I should do it. Can I apply for financial aid after submitting my college applications, or s …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. One school I'm interested in offers binding early decision, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to commit. How did you guys decide if applying …

Hi! I'm a junior aiming for some top-tier colleges, and I wanted to know what I could do to make my application more competitive. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried that might not b …

Hi all! I'm currently writing my college essay, and I'm wondering if it's acceptable to use abbreviations (e.g., 'etc.', 'i.e.') in the text. I want my essay to flow well and be easy to read, but I al …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm wondering if it's worth attending college fairs. Do they actually provide valuable information, or are they just marketing events for colleges? Thanks for your help!

As I'm writing my college essay, I realized I've been using the word 'I' quite a bit. Is it appropriate to use personal pronouns in this context, or should I focus on writing more formally? I apprecia …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to put together a resume for my college applications. What should I include, and how can I make it stand out? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I'm a junior and I've been building my list of colleges to apply to, but I'm realizing that I might not be able to afford to visit all of them. Are there any alternatives to in-person visits, or w …

I'm kinda stressed about my college application essays. I've heard different opinions on whether to give your essay a title or not. What do you guys think? Is it better to have one or is it fine witho …