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Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about how colleges view class rank. My school doesn't rank students, but I think I'm in the top 10% of my class. Is this something that admissions offi …

Hey guys, as a junior, I'm starting to think about my college essays. I'm feeling a bit stressed because I'm not sure how to approach writing one. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on how to write …

Hey all! I'm a junior and I've taken the SAT, but my top-choice college has made submitting SAT scores optional. My score is decent, but not outstanding. Should I still submit my score or focus on oth …

Hello, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how my family's financial situation might impact my college admissions chances. I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated financial need into acc …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year. What should I be doing during the summer to prepare for college applications? Any advice or suggestions …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little worried about my GPA. It's not terrible, but it's not as high as I'd like it to be. Can I still get into a top college with a lower GPA if I have …

Hey there! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm trying to decide if I should focus on larger or smaller schools. I know that larger schools often have more resources, but I'm wondering w …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. I know that financial aid is available, but I'm not exactly sure how it works and what I need to do to apply for …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm hoping to be recruited for college sports. When should I start reaching out to college coaches and how can I best showcase my athletic abilities to them? …

Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one to choose as my major. How di …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's important to have a college counselor to help me with the application process. I know some people have counselors, but I'm not sure if it's necessa …

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to visit some colleges soon. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure how to prepare. What should I do before and during college visits? Th …

Hello! I'm trying to plan ahead for my college applications, and I was wondering how many recommendation letters I should ask for. Is there a standard number that most colleges require? Should I get m …

Hey guys! I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about the upcoming college application process, especially with balancing my coursework, extracurriculars, and college research. How can I manage my time …

Hi! I know that letters of recommendation are a crucial part of the college application process, but I'm not sure how to go about asking for them. Who should I ask, and when should I ask them? Any tip …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about managing my time next year when I'll be working on college applications and keeping up with my school work. Does anyone have any tips on how to b …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option? Thanks for your help!

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I know I'll need recommendation letters for my college applications. When should I ask my teachers for these letters? I don't want to ask too early or too late. Thanks for a …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking a harder class and potentially getting a lower grade or taking an easier class and getting a higher grade. Which option do you think would be better f …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essay. I've heard that it's important to have a unique and memorable topic, but I'm struggling to come up with something that stands out …