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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 …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm passionate about art. I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm planning on majoring in something else. Can I still submit my art portfolio as part of my college appl …
Hey guys, I'm researching colleges and trying to figure out which ones are need-blind. Is there a specific way to determine if a college is need-blind, and how important is this factor when applying t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about which colleges to apply to. I'm wondering if it's better to attend a college with a really strong program in my major or to go for a more prestig …
Hi everyone! Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit any college campuses. I want to show my interest in certain schools, but I'm not sure how to do that without visiting. Any advice on how …