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Hey guys! I'm a bit stressed because I know that junior year is crucial for college applications. I'm looking for some advice on what I should prioritize during this year to increase my chances of get …
Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to work on my college application essays. I'm really struggling to come up with a unique and engaging topic that will make my essay stand out. Any tips or suggestions o …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes on my college applications. Can anyone share some common mistakes that students make when applying to college? I want to av …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about balancing my college application workload with my regular schoolwork. Any tips on how to manage both without getting too overwhelmed? Thank …
Hey friends, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know letters of recommendation are important, but I'm not sure when the best time to ask for them is. S …
Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that this will hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Can anyone offer advice on how to comp …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I've been working on my college list. I know it's important to have a mix of reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not sure how to decide which school …
Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help fund my college education. There are so many out there, and I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any tips for finding schola …
Hi everyone, my sibling is currently applying to universities as a music major, and I was wondering if the application process is different for them compared to other majors, like STEM for example. Ar …
Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I'm in the process of selecting my courses for senior year. I've heard that colleges care about the rigor of your schedule, but I'm not sure if that applies to s …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide between applying to liberal arts colleges and research universities. I know there are pros and cons to both, but I'm not sure which type of school woul …
Hi! I'm a junior with a 3.7 GPA, and I'm really aiming for some top-tier colleges. I'm worried that my GPA might not be competitive enough. Should I be concerned or do I still have a chance? Any advic …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college. I feel like it might be beneficial for me, but I'm worried about how it will impact my college admissions. W …
Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different deadlines. How do you guys keep track of everything and make sure you don't miss any i …
Hi all, I'm hoping to apply to some highly competitive colleges, and I'm looking for ways to increase my chances of getting accepted. What are some things I should focus on to make myself a stronger c …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with school, extracurricular activities, and thinking about college applications. How do you manage to balance everything and still find …
Hey everyone! As my junior year is coming to an end, I'm wondering what I should be doing during the summer to prepare for college applications. Do you have any suggestions for things that I should fo …
Hey friends! I've been looking at the cost of applying to colleges, and it's adding up pretty quickly. I heard that there are fee waivers available, but I'm not sure if I qualify. How can I find out i …
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of asking for recommendation letters from my teachers, and I'm wondering how much weight these letters carry in the admissions process. Should I be worried if one of my …
Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. How did you decide on your major, and what factors should I consider when making this decision? Any advice would …