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Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about the financial aspect of college applications. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. How do I know if I'm eligible …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been taking a bunch of AP classes. I'm curious about the significance of AP scores in college admissions. Are they a major factor? Thanks in advance!
Hi all! I was just wondering if colleges actually care about AP scores when they're reviewing applications. I've taken a few APs already, and I'm planning on taking a few more next year. Should I be w …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior trying to plan out my extracurricular activities to strengthen my college application. I was wondering how much weight colleges give to extracurriculars and if there are any …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about what I can do to prepare for college interviews next year. I've heard that they can be an important part of the admissions process, but I'm not exactl …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive ways to spend my summer that will also look good on college applications? I'd love to hear …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm just starting to research different colleges. What are some good resources for finding information about schools, such as their academics, campus life, and fina …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been stressing about standardized test scores lately. I know they're important, but how much do they really matter in the grand scheme of things? I've heard that some c …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard about the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure what the differences are between them. Can someone explain which one I should use and why? Tha …
Hey guys, I'm having a hard time deciding between taking AP courses and enrolling in a dual enrollment program at my local community college. Do colleges have a preference between the two? Thanks for …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT but my score is just below the average for some of my target schools. I'm wondering if I should retake the SAT or focus on other aspects of my co …
Hey guys, I'm planning on visiting some colleges this year, and I want to make sure I get the most out of my visits. What should I be looking for or asking during these visits? Are there any specific …
Hey guys, my high school is super small (like less than 300 students) and we don't have any clubs or after-school stuff going on. How am I supposed to make my college application look good without any …
Hey there! I'm currently a junior and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I want to be competitive for top colleges, but I'm not sure how many AP classes I should take. What's a reasonable num …
Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and my score is just below the average for my top-choice college. Should I try to retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? Thanks for any advice!
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my Common App essay. What are some tips for writing a strong essay that will resonate with admissions officers? Any resources or advice wou …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research college requirements. I've heard about SAT Subject Tests, but I'm not sure if all colleges require them or if they're optional. Can anyo …
Hello! I'm currently a junior and I've been dreaming of getting into a top university. My GPA and test scores are pretty good, but I'm not sure if it's enough. What else can I do to improve my chances …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering taking some AP courses next year. However, I'm worried that they might lower my GPA if I don't do well. Should I still take them, or should I stick to reg …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college applications stand out. I have good grades and extracurriculars, but I'm worried it's not enough. What can I do to make my application mor …