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Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm getting a little bit stressed about balancing school work, extracurriculars, and applying to colleges next year. How did you manage your time during application seas …

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Hi all, I'm a junior and my dream is to attend an Ivy League school. I know that the admissions process is highly competitive, so I'm looking for ways to improve my chances of getting in. Can anyone o …

Hey, I'm a junior right now, and I've been wondering whether colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPAs when reviewing applications. My school uses a weighted GPA system, so I'm not sure how that tr …

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Hello everyone! I've heard that the Additional Information section on the Common App can be used to explain any extenuating circumstances. I've had a few personal issues during high school that affect …

Hey! I'm curious about how important recommendation letters are in the college admissions process. How much weight do they carry? And how can I ensure that my teachers write strong letters for me? Tha …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I was wondering if all colleges require recommendation letters? If so, how many should I ask for and who should I ask? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting my college search. I'm not sure how to determine if a college is a good fit for me. What factors should I consider, and how did you guys figure out which c …

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Hey, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about taking the SAT or ACT. I'm aiming for top colleges, and I was wondering what a good score would be to have a competitive application. Can anyone give …

Hi everyone, I'm currently a junior and I'm feeling a little bit stressed about the whole college process. I don't even know where to begin with my college search. Can anyone give me some pointers on …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've been considering applying early to some colleges. However, I'm not sure if Early Action or Early Decision is the better option for me. What factors should I consider whe …

Hey all, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything I need to do. I want to make sure I'm managing my time effectively so I can submit the best …

Hey fellow juniors! I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the admissions process, and I'm honestly terrified. What can I do to prepare for these interviews, and what kind of ques …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about my senior year schedule. I know colleges like to see rigorous courses, but I'm worried about overwhelming myself. How did you guys find a balance b …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about letters of recommendation for my college applications. I'm not sure how to approach my teachers and ask for them. Can anyone give me some advice …