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Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my college essays. I know that some colleges ask for a 'Why this college?' essay, and I want to make sure mine is really strong. Any …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Action and Early Decision, but I'm a little confused about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the pros and cons of each and …
Hi! I've been reading through the subreddit, and I noticed that many students mention taking SAT Subject Tests. Are they required for most colleges, or are they just an extra thing that could potentia …
Hi everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and I've started thinking about college applications. I was wondering how important SAT Subject Tests are in the application process. Do I really nee …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and there's a college fair coming up in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth going, as I've heard mixed opinions about them. Do you think attending a college fair is helpful in t …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about getting a college consultant to help me with my applications. How do I find a good college consultant? What should I look for in a consultant, …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm still not sure what I want to major in. Can I apply to college undecided, or is it better to choose a major beforehand? If I do apply undecided, will it affect my chances …
Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I'm a bit worried about affording college. When should I start looking into financial aid options? Are there any resources you'd recommend? Thanks in advance!
Hi guys! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm unsure about how to determine which college would be the best fit for me. I have a few in mind, but I'm not sure what factors to consider wh …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm worried about my SAT/ACT scores. My GPA and extracurriculars are strong, but I'm struggling with standardized tests. Is it still possible to get into a good college with …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about scholarships for college. Does anyone have any advice on finding scholarships and what I should do to improve my chances of getting them? Thanks …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help your chances of getting accepted. What are some ways to show this interest and how imp …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm finding it difficult to balance my academics and extracurricular activities. I know that both are important for college applications, but I don't want to spread m …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm stressing out about my course selections for senior year. I've heard that colleges want students who challenge themselves, but I'm worried about overwhelming myself w …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been working part-time for a while now. I'm wondering if having a job will be seen as a positive or negative in the eyes of college admissions officers. Should …
Hey everyone! I'm a bit confused about how financial aid works during the college application process. Do I apply for financial aid at the same time as applying for admission, or is it a separate proc …
Hello! I've heard that some colleges look at applicants' social media profiles during the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, how common is it? I'm wondering if I should be more cautious abou …
Hi there, just wondering if having a part-time job during high school could negatively impact my college application. I work about 15-20 hours a week to help my family financially, and I'm worried tha …
Hey all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about taking the SAT or ACT. I know that these tests can be really important for college applications, so I want to make sure I'm prepared. Can anyone o …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been homeschooled for most of my life. How do colleges evaluate homeschool applicants compared to those from traditional schools? Thanks for your help!