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Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already thinking about my senior year and how I can use it to improve my college application. Are there any specific areas I should focus on, like maintaining my GP …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which classes to take next year. I've heard that colleges like to see AP classes, but I'm not sure if I can get an A in some of them. Should I …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors to consider when selecting a college. I want to make sure I choose the right one for me, but I'm not sure what to prioritize. Ca …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing mixed advice about whether or not I should take SAT Subject Tests. Are they necessary for top colleges, or can I get by without them? I'd really apprec …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking a gap year after high school to gain some real-world experience and do some volunteering. I'm wondering how admissions officers view gap years and if it will hurt my c …
Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. How important are these letters in the college admissions process, and what should I look …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to prepare myself for all possible outcomes during the college application process. If I end up getting waitlisted at my dream college, what should I do to increa …
Hi all, I've been stressing a bit over my college essay. I'm not sure what topic to choose or what aspects of my life I should focus on. Is there a general theme or approach that would be more effecti …
Hi all! I've heard that leadership is important for college applications, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate it. What are some ways I can show leadership both in and out of school? Any tips or advice …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm wondering if it's possible to apply to college without taking the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some schools are test-optional, but I'm not sure if that's a good optio …
Hello! I'm currently a junior and I'm beginning to research colleges to create my application list. What factors did you all consider when making your lists, and how did you narrow it down? I want to …
Hello! I'm in the process of submitting my college applications, and I want to make sure I've included everything that's required. How can I double-check that my application is complete and ready to b …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I know some people say one is easier than the other, but I'm not sure which one would be better for me. How did you guys …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that networking at college can be important for future career opportunities. I'm not sure how to approach networking and how much emphasis I should put o …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm wondering about the process of appealing a college admissions decision. If I'm not accepted to my top choice college, is there any way to appeal the decision and possib …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been involved in a few extracurriculars, but I haven't held any leadership positions. I'm worried that this might hurt my chances of getting into college …
Hi, I've taken the SAT and ACT multiple times, and I'm not sure if I should submit all my scores to colleges. Is it better to only submit the highest scores or provide them all? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I'm not sure what topic to choose. Do you have any advice on picking a subject that will make me stand out? I want to make sure my appl …
Hey! I know it's a bit early, but I'm already thinking about what I'll do if I get accepted to multiple colleges. How should I go about deciding between them? What factors should I consider, and how c …
Hi! I'm a junior, and I'm passionate about art. I've been working on building a portfolio throughout high school, and I was wondering if I can submit it with my college application. Will it help my ch …