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Hello! I'm a junior and I need to start preparing for the SAT/ACT. What are the best ways to study and improve my scores? Are there any resources or strategies you guys recommend? Thanks so much!
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about how to spend my summer before senior year. I want to make sure I'm doing something productive that will help strengthen my colleg …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to research scholarships for college. I'm unsure whether to focus on merit-based or need-based scholarships. What factors should I consider w …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering when I should start working on my college essay. Should I start now or wait until senior year? Any advice on how to manage my time effective …
I've heard some horror stories about students getting caught plagiarizing their essays, but I'm curious about what exactly happens if you're caught. Do colleges automatically reject your application, …
Hey guys! I have a lot of extracurriculars, and I'm not sure how to organize them on my college application. Should I prioritize certain ones? How should I list them? Thanks for any advice!
Hi everyone! I've heard conflicting opinions on whether or not it's okay to use 'I' in a college essay. Some people say it's fine, while others say it's not recommended. What do you think? Should I us …
Hi everyone, I know that many schools are now test-optional, but I'm not sure if I should still take the SAT/ACT. Would it be beneficial for my application, or is it not necessary if I'm applying to t …
Hi everyone, I'm working on my college application essay and I'm not sure if I need to use MLA format or not. Is there a specific format that colleges are expecting, or can I just use whatever format …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and starting to think about how to pay for college. I'm feeling a bit stressed about the cost and wondering what financial aid options are available. Can anyone point me in …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I've heard that some colleges accept either score, but I'm wondering if it's possible to submit both scores to show my streng …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm curious about what factors colleges consider when making admission decisions. I know GPA and test scores are important, but what else do they look at? Thanks for any infor …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about writing my college essay. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Can anyone provide some tips or advice …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out how to make my extracurriculars stand out on my college application. Is it better to have a few strong extracurriculars where I'v …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I'm not sure if I should load up on AP classes or if I should focus more on extracurricular activities. I've heard that …
Hey everyone, I've noticed that I've used a few abbreviations in my college essay and I'm not sure if that's acceptable. Should I write out the full words or are abbreviations okay? Thanks for your in …
I'm worried about the possibility of not getting into my dream college. If that happens, what should I do to cope with the disappointment and move forward? Any advice would be helpful!
Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the importance of recommendation letters in the college application process. How important are they, and what should I look for in a teacher to w …
Hey! I'm working on my college applications, and some of them have optional essays. Should I submit these, or is it better to focus on the required essays? Thanks for your help!
I'm writing my college essay and I want to include a conversation I had with someone. Can I use dialogue in my essay or should I avoid it? Will it make my essay seem more engaging or just confusing?