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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan my schedule for senior year. Is it a good idea to take AP classes during my senior year, or should I focus on maintaining my GPA and preparing for coll …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about visiting some colleges, but I'm not sure if it's really important. Do college visits actually make a difference in the admissions process? Thanks for a …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been thinking a lot about what I want to major in when I go to college. I have a few interests, but I'm not entirely sure what I want to study. How important is it to c …
Hi guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with Early Decision policies. I know that these policies can be binding, but I'm unsure if I should apply this way. What are the pros and cons …
Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the importance of senior year grades in the college admissions process. Do colleges consider my senior year grades when making admissions decisio …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I've been hearing about the importance of college interviews. What should I expect and how can I prepare? Are there any common interview questions that I should be aware of? …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching the different application platforms for college. I'm not sure whether I should use the Common App or the Coalition App to apply. What are the pros …
I'm applying for scholarships to help pay for college, and I want to make sure my application stands out from the rest. What are some tips for creating a strong scholarship application? Any advice wou …
Hey guys! I'm a little bit stressed about the possibility of not getting accepted into any of my top-choice colleges. If this happens, what should I do? Are there any alternative options I can explore …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research financial aid options for college. I'm wondering if I should focus on applying for need-based aid or merit-based aid. Can anyone explain the differenc …
Hey guys! I'm a junior trying to create a balanced college list, but I'm not sure how many reach, match, and safety schools I should have. What's a good balance between these types of schools, and how …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've heard that it's possible to appeal a financial aid offer from a college. How do I go about doing this if I need more financial assistance? What should I include in my …
Hi everyone! I've been researching college requirements, and I'm a little confused about SAT Subject Tests. Are they necessary for admission to top colleges? If so, how many should I take, and which s …
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 …