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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my senior year schedule. I want to make sure I'm balancing my academics and extracurriculars effectively, but I'm not sure how to do so withou …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior and recently took an SAT subject test. I was wondering how important my subject test score is for college admissions. Should I retake it if I'm not happy with my score …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to look at colleges. I'm not sure what I want to study yet, and I was wondering if it's okay to apply to colleges as an undecided major. What do you think? Thanks …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been studying for the SAT/ACT. However, I know many colleges are going test-optional now. How do I know if I should submit my test scores or apply as test-optional? Any …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and my grades have improved a lot since freshman year. I'm worried, though, that my earlier grades might hold me back in the college application process. How do colleges view up …

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Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a little nervous about college admissions. My GPA is solid (4.2 weighted), and I have a 33 on the ACT. However, I'm not sure if my extracurricul …

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Hi all! I'm a junior starting to research colleges, and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. There are so many options, and I don't know what criteria I should be using to narrow down my choices. What sh …

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Hi there, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been taking AP classes. I was wondering if my AP scores will have a significant impact on my college admissions chances? Should I be worried if I don't …

Hey everyone, I'm taking a few AP classes this year and I'm starting to think about preparing for the exams. What are some effective study methods or resources you've used to prepare for AP exams? Any …

Hi, fellow juniors! I'm already feeling overwhelmed with school work, and I'm worried about how I'll manage my time when it comes to applying for colleges. How did you all find a balance between schoo …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been dreaming of attending an Ivy League school. I have a solid GPA, good extracurriculars, and I'm currently studying for the SAT. I know it's hard to predict, but …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've been involved in a few clubs, but I haven't held any leadership positions. Will this hurt my college applications? Should I try to get more involved in l …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm not sure which scores I should submit to colleges, or if I should submit both. Can anyone provide some advice on how to make this d …

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Hey guys, I've been stressing a bit about my SAT and ACT scores. I'm not sure how much weight they carry in the college admissions process. Should I be focusing more on improving my scores, or should …

Hi all, I'm a junior trying to come up with a list of colleges to apply to. There are so many options, and I'm not sure what factors I should be considering when making my decision. Can anyone share s …