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Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out my chances of getting into the colleges on my list. I know there's no surefire way to predict admissions results, but is there a …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. Financial aid is really important to me, but I'm not sure how to choose a college based on their financial aid …

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to a community college and I'm curious if they typically require essays as part of their admissions process. Do they have the same requirements as four-year colle …

Hey guys, I just realized I need another letter of recommendation for one of my college applications. The deadline is in a couple of weeks, and I'm not sure if it's too late to ask a teacher now. Is i …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. I've been using a few websites to search for them, but I feel like I might be missing out on some op …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I've taken a few AP courses. But I'm curious, how important are AP classes when applying to colleges? Do they weigh more heavily than other factors like GPA, extracurricula …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process. What are some tips for finding scholarships that are right f …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT/ACT soon. I've started studying, but I'm not sure what the best strategies are for preparing. What study techniques did you find most effective, and do …

I'm in the process of writing my college essay and I'm wondering if it's okay to use abbreviations like 'etc.' or 'e.g.' in the text. Will it make my essay look unprofessional or is it acceptable?

Hello, I'm a first-generation immigrant, and I was thinking about writing about my experiences in my college essay. Any tips or suggestions on what to focus on? I want to make sure it stands out and i …

Hello! I'm a first-generation immigrant, and I'd like to write my college essay about my experiences and the challenges I've faced. Can anyone offer any advice or tips on how to approach this topic in …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing my college applications, schoolwork, and extracurriculars. Any advice on how to manage my time and stay organized during …

Hey, I'm a junior and I've been looking into Early Decision for one of my top college choices. I was wondering if applying ED actually increases my chances of getting accepted or if it's just a myth. …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How can I ensure that I get strong letters that will help my college application? Is there anything sp …

Hey all! I'm working on my college essay, and there's a particular moment I want to talk about that involves some strong language. Can I use a swear word in the context of quoting what was said, or sh …

Hey guys! I'm hoping to get accepted into multiple colleges, but I'm not sure how to choose the best one for me. Can anyone give me some advice on how to make this decision? I'd really appreciate it!

Hi all, I'm a first-generation immigrant, and I believe it has played a significant role in my life. I want to convey this in my college essay, but I don't want to come across as clichéd or repetitive …

I'm feeling a bit stressed about the college essay writing process. I want to make sure I have enough time to write a strong essay, but I'm not sure how long it will take. What's a reasonable amount o …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior at a prestigious high school, and I'm wondering if this will help my chances of getting into a top college. Does the reputation of my high school matter when it comes to coll …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about whether I should apply early action or early decision to my top-choice colleges. What are the main differences between the two, and how can I de …