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Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide whether I want to apply to private or public colleges. Can someone please explain the main differences between the two? Thanks for your help!
Hello everyone! I know that college rejections are a part of the process, but I'm worried about how I'll handle them. What are some ways to cope with rejection and stay positive during the application …
Hello! I have a strong passion for a particular subject, and I want to make sure that passion comes across in my college application. I'm not sure how to best showcase my love for the subject and demo …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering how much weight AP classes and scores have in the college admissions process. I've taken a few AP classes, but I'm not sure if I should take more …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been considering applying to college as a test-optional applicant. My SAT and ACT scores aren't as high as I'd like, but I have strong grades and extracurric …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior, and I've only taken two AP classes so far. I know some students at my school are taking way more, and I'm concerned that it might hurt my chances of ge …
Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to colleges out of state, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. What factors should I consider when deciding whether to apply to schools far from home …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been wondering how much the reputation of my high school affects my chances of getting into a good college. My high school isn't very well-known or …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've started to create my list of colleges to apply to. I've heard different opinions on how many colleges a student should apply to, and I'm not sure wha …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been trying to research colleges, but I can't visit campuses right now. What are some ways I can get a feel for the campus and student life without physically being …
Hello, I'm a junior, and I'm preparing for the SAT/ACT. I'm wondering what range of scores is considered competitive for top colleges. Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be aiming for? Thank …
Hi all, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to apply to colleges with a specific major or as undecided. I have a few interests, but I'm not completely sure what I want to study. What are th …
Hey guys! I'm trying to choose between two colleges that I really like, but I'm having a hard time making a decision. How did you decide where to go, and what factors should I consider when weighing m …
Hi there! I'm beginning to think about where I want to apply for college, but I'm not sure how to create a college list that's well-balanced and manageable. Can anyone offer some tips on how to create …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken both the ACT and SAT. My scores are pretty similar on both tests, but I'm not sure which one I should submit to colleges. Do colleges have a pr …
Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. I'm not sure if my family will qualify for financial aid, but I've heard that it's still a good i …
Hello! I'm a high school junior who's starting to think about standardized testing. I've been hearing a lot of debate about whether it's better to take the SAT or the ACT. What are the main difference …
Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to create a timeline for the college application process. Can anyone share a good timeline or some milestones I should aim for during my junior an …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide how many colleges I should apply to. I've heard that some people apply to a ton of schools, while others only apply to a few. What's the best strate …
Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm a little bit stressed about the binding aspect. Can anyone share their experiences or advice on whether it's worth it to appl …