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Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to create my college list. There are some colleges that I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if I can afford them. Is it worth applying to these schools, or shou …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon. I want to make the most of these visits, but I'm not sure how to prepare. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? Thanks in …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to study for the SAT/ACT. There are so many resources out there, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What are some effective study strategies and resources you' …
Hey all, I'm working on my college list, and I've heard that it's important to have a safety school. How important is it really to have a school that I'm almost guaranteed to get into? Thanks for any …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I've been stressing out about college applications lately. How can I make my application stand out from the crowd? Are there any unique tips or strategies that …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to one of my top-choice colleges. However, I have a few schools that I'm really interested in. Can I apply to more than one ED school …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest can play a role in the college admissions process. What are some ways to show demonstrated interest in colleges I'm apply …
Hey there! I have a quick question about college admissions. Do colleges typically look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? My school uses a weighted scale, and I'm curious about how this might affect my …
Hey everyone, I've heard some conflicting information about early decision applications. I have two top-choice schools, and I'm wondering if I can apply early decision to both of them. Is this allowed …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and have been hearing about college interviews. I'm a bit nervous because I've never been great at interviews. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare for colle …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. My score was okay, but I feel like I could do better. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should …
Hello! I've been doing some research on standardized tests and I'm a bit confused about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. Is there one that's preferred by colleges or one that's generally easier? …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options. What factors should I consider when deciding on a college? I know location and majors are impor …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been taking a couple of AP classes this year. I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP tests and I'm wondering how much weight colleges put on AP test scores. Do good s …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can improve your chances of getting in. What are some ways to show a college that you're genuinely interested in atte …
Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard about college fairs happening in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth attending one, though. What are the benefits of going to a college fair, and what …
Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching different colleges. I came across the term 'demonstrated interest' and was wondering how much colleges actually take this into account during …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior planning to visit some colleges soon. How can I make the most of these visits? What should I look for during my time on campus? Are there any specific questions I should ask? …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've started to research colleges. I have a few top-choice schools, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate my interest in them. Can anyone provide some advice on what I can …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been studying for the SAT and ACT, but I'm not sure how much these scores actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Can a strong application make up for a lower …