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Hi everyone! I've been researching colleges and I've noticed that some schools consider demonstrated interest in their admissions decisions. How important is this factor, and what can I do to show my …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I have my sights set on a few highly selective colleges. I know the odds are tough, but I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances. Can anyone offer some advice …
Hello everyone, I had a rough sophomore year and my grades dipped quite a bit. How can I explain this to colleges during the application process without sounding like I'm making excuses? Thanks in adv …
Hello! I know I need to ask for recommendation letters for my college applications, but I'm not sure how to decide which teachers to ask. Can you provide some guidance on what I should consider when s …
Hey all, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide which AP exams to take this year. I'm taking several AP classes, but I'm not sure if I should take all of the exams or just focus on a few. How did you …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT soon. What are some of the best resources to use for preparing? I want to make sure I'm studying effectively so I can get the best score possible. …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know that I'll need financial aid, but I'm not sure how to go about requesting it. Can anyone in the c …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges check applicants' social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true? If so, should I be worried about what I post or how I pres …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been hearing about students taking a gap year before starting college. Can anyone explain what a gap year is and if it's a good idea? What are some of the benefits and …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I know it's time to start thinking about recommendation letters for college applications. I have a couple of teachers in mind, but I'm not sure how to approach them and …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out among the thousands of others. I know that I need to have strong academics and …
Hey guys, I've been wondering if it's worth it to hire a college counselor to help me with my applications. I'm worried about navigating the process on my own, but I don't know if a counselor is neces …
Hello everyone! So, I'm currently a high school junior and I'm starting to seriously think about college applications. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried about my application standi …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have a dream college that I really want to attend. I've heard that demonstrating interest is important, but I'm not sure what that entails. Can you guys give me some …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between applying Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option and how can I decide which one is right fo …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering applying Early Decision to my top choice, but I'm not sure if it's the best strategy. What are the pros and cons of applying ED? Any insights …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and my GPA isn't quite as high as I'd like it to be for college applications. What can I do to make up for a lower GPA? Are there other aspects of my application that I shou …
Hi there, I'm a junior and I've been homeschooled for the majority of my high school years. I'm worried that colleges might view this negatively. How do colleges typically view homeschooled students i …
Hey there, I'm a junior and I'm struggling to find colleges that feel like the right fit for me. I know it's important to consider factors like location, size, and academic programs, but I'm not sure …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been researching colleges to find the best fit for me. I know that finding the right college is important, but I'm not sure how to determine if a colleg …