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Hello, I'm in the process of completing my college applications and I need some advice on describing my extracurricular activities. I have a 150-character limit for each description, and I'm not sure …
Hey there! I've been stressing about my SAT and ACT scores and I'm wondering how much weight colleges actually put on them. Are they as important as everyone says they are, or do colleges consider oth …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm worried that my extracurricular activities might not be impressive enough for the top colleges I'm considering. How can I gauge if my activities are competitive en …
Hey all! I'm planning to take the SAT/ACT soon, and I was just wondering how important these test scores are in the college admissions process. Should I be really worried if my scores aren't super hig …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Is it better to apply as an undecided major or should I choose a major even if I'm not certain? Will it impact my chances of gettin …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior considering taking a gap year after high school to travel, volunteer, and gain some work experience. However, I'm worried about how this might affect my college applications …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP or IB courses next year. Do colleges have a preference for one over the other? Will taking one type of course over the other help my chan …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any common mistakes during the college application process. What are some things I should be aware of and avoid as I work on my applicati …
Hey, so I'm a junior freaking out about the whole college application thing. I've heard that visiting colleges can sometimes help you get accepted, but I'm not sure if that's just a myth? I'm already …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college resume. What are some tips for creating a strong resume that highlights my accomplishments? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hello! I'm a junior and I need to start thinking about asking for letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I go about this process? What's the best way to approach a teacher or c …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year. What should I be doing during this time to prepare for the college application process? Any suggestions would be greatly app …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about writing my college application essay. I want it to be strong and memorable. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to write a great essay? Th …
I know that the college admissions process can be really competitive, and I want to make sure I stand out. What are some things I can do to make my application unique? Thanks for any advice!
Hey guys! So, I took the ACT and got a pretty good score, but I think I might be able to do even better if I retake it. Is it worth the time and effort to try again, or should I focus on other parts o …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether I should take more AP classes next year or focus on my extracurriculars. I want to be competitive for college admissions, but I'm not sure which …
I've been stressing out about my lack of extracurriculars throughout high school, and now I'm worried about how it'll affect my college applications. How can I address this issue in a way that doesn't …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college application process. How do you manage your stress and stay organized during this time? Any tips or advice would be greatly a …
Hi! I'm in the process of applying to colleges, but I'm still unsure about what major to choose. Can you offer any guidance on how to decide on a major before submitting my applications? Thank you!
Hey guys! I'm in the process of brainstorming ideas for my personal statement, and I'm struggling to come up with a unique topic. I want to make my essay stand out to college admissions officers but I …