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Hey everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to think about what I want to major in, but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options. How did you decide what to major in and what factors should I cons …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how much my class rank matters when applying to colleges. Is it an essential factor, or do colleges focus more on other aspects of my application? Thank …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about where I want to apply to college, and I'm wondering if I should apply to both in-state and out-of-state schools. What are the advantages and disadvantages of e …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges for a while now. I've found a school that I really love and I'm considering applying Early Decision. I've heard that applying ED can incre …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm curious about how much AP scores matter in college admissions. I've taken a few AP exams, but I'm not sure how much weight they hold in the admissions process. Can anyo …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what major I might want to pursue in college. What factors should I consider when making this decision? How did you decide on …

Hello, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college admissions process starting to build. What are some strategies that you guys have used to manage stress and stay organized during t …

Hi all! I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, but I'm not sure which one is the better choice for me. What factors should I consider when making this decision? I'd love to hear your tho …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the application process. I'm not very experienced with interviews, so I'm a bit nervous. What's the best way to p …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything I need to do for college applications while keeping up with my schoolwork. How do you balance your time between colleg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I know they're both accepted by most colleges, but how do I know which one is a better fit for me? Are there any diff …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I know that paying for college can be a huge burden. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone give me …

Hi there! As a junior, I know I'll need to ask for letters of recommendation soon, and I'm a little bit stressed about it. How can I ensure that I get a strong letter from my teacher? Is there anythin …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to build my college list. There are so many options, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. How did you guys decide which schools to apply to, and what factors …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the significance of extracurricular activities in college applications. I've been involved in a few clubs and sports teams, but I'm not sure i …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm not planning on majoring in art. Can I still submit my portfolio as part of my college application, or should I focus on other aspe …

Hey guys! My SAT/ACT score is just below the average for my top-choice college, but I'm not sure if it's worth retaking the test. What do you think? Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering if I should start applying for scholarships now or wait until senior year. I know there are scholarships available for juniors, but I'm not sur …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about art, but I don't plan on majoring in it. I was wondering if I can still submit an art portfolio as part of my college application to showcase my ski …

Hi everyone! I have a few upcoming college interviews, and I'm a little bit nervous about them. How important are these interviews in the overall admissions process? Can they really make or break my c …