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Hey guys! I'm trying to decide whether to apply to in-state or out-of-state colleges. What factors should I consider when making this decision? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks for any advic …
Hey guys, I'm a current high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision (ED). I'm wondering if it's really worth it to apply ED to a college? Can it significantly improve my chance …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. What should I include, and how can I make it stand out? Any tips or resources would be appreciated! T …
Hey! I'm planning on taking some community college courses while I'm still in high school. Will colleges view these courses as rigorous as AP or IB classes? Do they look positively on students who tak …
Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I'm feeling overwhelmed by the idea of balancing school, extracurriculars, and college applications. How did you all manage your time during this busy period? An …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm a bit worried about my standardized test scores. If my SAT or ACT score isn't as high as I'd like it to be, can I still get into a good college? What can I do to …
Hey guys, I'm struggling to decide on a major for my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one I should focus on or how it might impact my chances of being accepted. Any …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been working on my college list, but it's getting a bit out of hand. I'm not sure how to narrow it down and focus on the schools that are the best fit for me. Do you ha …
Hi there! I've been researching colleges and I found one that I'm really passionate about. I want to make sure they know I'm interested, but I'm not sure how to do that. Can anyone share some tips on …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the cost of applying to college. I've heard that you can get fee waivers for college applications, but I'm not sure how to go about asking for one. …
Hey all! I'm starting to think about college costs, and I want to make sure I find the best financial aid package possible. What should I be looking for, and how can I compare offers from different sc …
Hey everyone, I'm really stressing out about my GPA, which is currently around a 3.4. I've always dreamt of going to a top-tier college, but I'm worried my GPA might hold me back. I have pretty strong …
Hello! I'm a high school junior trying to decide between taking an AP exam or enrolling in a dual enrollment class. I'm not sure which option is better for college admissions. Can anyone give me some …
Hi all! I'm a junior who's considering taking a gap year before starting college. I've heard mixed opinions on how gap years are viewed by college admissions officers. Can anyone provide some insight …
Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT and got a pretty good score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try and get an even better one. Is it worth it, or should I focus on other aspec …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I had a bit of a rough patch during my sophomore year, which caused my grades to dip. I know I'll need to address this in my college applications, but I'm not sure how. What's …
Hey everyone, I've been considering applying to some test-optional colleges due to the pandemic. Is it a good idea to apply without test scores, or will it hurt my chances of admission? How do college …
Hi friends! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a college, but I'm not sure which one to choose. How did you decide where to apply ED, and what factors should I consider when making my decision …
Hi guys! I'm a little bit stressed about asking for letters of recommendation from my teachers. What's the best way to approach them and when should I ask? Any advice on making sure I get a strong let …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges. I'm not sure what factors I should consider when looking at these schools. Can anyone offer some advice on what I …