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Hey there! I know that teacher recommendations are a part of the college application process, but how important are they really? What can I do to make sure I get strong recommendations from my teacher …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to research colleges, and I've noticed that many of them require an application fee. Do all colleges require this, or are there some that don't? Also, ar …

Hey everyone, I'm a little stressed about my SAT score. I took it once and didn't do as well as I had hoped. I'm planning on retaking it, but I'm worried that a low score will hurt my chances of getti …

Hello! I've heard that colleges want to see well-rounded applicants, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. What do colleges look for in a well-rounded applicant, and how can I make sure my applica …

Hello! I've been researching colleges and looking at various rankings, but I'm not sure how much weight I should give them. How important are college rankings in the admissions process, and should I u …

Hello! I have a few hobbies that I'm passionate about, but they're not directly related to my intended major. Should I still include them on my college application, or will admissions officers view th …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've recently taken both the SAT and ACT. I did well on both tests, but I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges. Is it beneficial to submit both, or will …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm passionate about visual art. I'd like to submit an arts supplement with my college application, but I'm not sure if all colleges accept them. How can I f …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and struggling to figure out what major I should choose for college. How did you all decide on your majors and do you have any tips for someone who's unsure? …

Hey all, I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why this college?' prompt. I'm not sure how specific I should be or how to make my essay stand out from others. Any advice or tips on …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm looking for some helpful resources. What are the best websites, books, or other resources you've used to help with your own colleg …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken a few online classes to supplement my regular coursework. I was wondering how colleges view these online courses on my transcript? Will they be consi …

Hi! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I know all about college application deadlines. What are the different types of deadlines and how can I stay organized? Thanks for the help!

Hi all! I'm a junior in high school, starting to explore college options. I'm unsure about what I want to major in, and I'm worried that if I switch majors, it could look bad to colleges. Do colleges …

Hi all! I'm a junior researching colleges, and I'm trying to get a sense of each school's social atmosphere. I know that the social scene is important, but I'm not sure what specific factors I should …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering attending community college before transferring to a four-year college. What are the pros and cons of this path? Will it affect my chances of get …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and my GPA is not quite as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. What can I do to compensate for a lower …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel the pressure of balancing schoolwork, extracurriculars, and the college application process. How did you all manage your time effectively during this busy …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'll be applying to colleges next year. I know that letters of recommendation are important, but I'm not sure how to approach my teachers about writing them …

Hey everyone, my older sibling attended my dream school, and I'm wondering if that will give me any sort of advantage in the admissions process. Can anyone help me understand how much legacy status ac …