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Hi all! I've heard that some colleges track 'demonstrated interest' in their applicants. How important is this factor, and what are some ways to show interest in a college without coming across as ins …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been trying to figure out whether I'd prefer attending a large or small college. I can see the benefits of both, but I'm not sure which one would be the best …

Hi, I'm a junior, and I've taken a few AP classes in high school. How important are AP classes in the college admissions process, and do colleges look for a certain number of AP classes on my transcri …

Hello! I'm a junior and I know that some colleges require or recommend interviews as part of the application process. I'm a bit nervous about this aspect, so I want to start preparing as early as poss …

I'm a junior and I recently took the ACT, but I'm not completely happy with my score. Should I retake it, or will colleges not care that much about the difference? I'm feeling a little stressed about …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I want to make sure I have a strong relationship with my school counselor since they'll be writing one of my letters of recommendation. How do I go about building this …

Hi everyone! I'm planning on visiting a few college campuses this summer, and I was wondering what I should do while I'm there to get the most out of my visit. Are there any specific questions I shoul …

Hi everyone, I know this might be a bit early, but I'm already thinking about how I'll decide between colleges if I get accepted to more than one. What factors should I consider when making this decis …

Hi there, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about my course selection for senior year. How important is it to take challenging courses, and do colleges really care about the classes I choose? Thanks …

My parents went to a college that I'm interested in applying to, and I'm wondering how much their legacy status might impact my chances of getting in. Is it a significant factor in the admissions proc …

Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about my college applications. I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to make my application as strong as possible. What are some things I can d …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essay topic. I want to choose something that really showcases my personality and makes me stand out. How did you guys decide on yo …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and Early Action application options. I'm not sure if either one is the right choice for me, and I'm hoping …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm looking at colleges. There's one college I really like, but my stats are below their average. Is it worth applying, or am I just setting myself up for disapp …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been hearing about honors programs at some of the colleges I'm interested in. How do I know if applying to an honors program is right for me? What ar …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm a little bit stressed about the whole college application process. I've heard that the college essay is a crucial part of the application, so I'm wondering w …

Hey there! I've been hearing about admissions interviews, and I'm curious about their importance in the college application process. I know that not all colleges require them, but I'm wondering if the …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT. My score was decent, but not amazing. Should I retake the test or focus on improving other parts of my application, like my extracurricular …

Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my senior year schedule. I want to challenge myself with AP classes, but I don't want to spread myself too thin. How many AP classe …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about getting a college counselor. Is it necessary, or can I navigate the college application process on my own? Thanks for your advice!