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Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'spike' or a special talent to stand out in college applications. Is this really necessary to get into a top schoo …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college interviews. What are some tips for having a successful interview? How can I prepare and make a good impression? Thanks for any guidance!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what kind of college environment I want. I know that college size can make a big difference, but I'm not sure if I'd prefer a small, medium, …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been considering both in-state and out-of-state colleges. Can anyone give me some advice on the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which option …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been looking into applying to some of the top colleges in the country. I've been wondering, what are some key factors that these colleges look for i …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. Is it okay to submit letters from non-academic sources like my employer, coach, or …
I've heard that colleges like to see leadership in extracurricular activities, but I'm not sure how to go about showing this. Are there specific roles or projects I should take on to demonstrate leade …
Hi all, I'm working on my college list and I'm wondering how much weight I should give to college rankings. Should I focus on applying to schools with higher rankings, or is it more important to find …
Hello fellow students! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. I've heard that it's important to choose teachers who know me well, but I'm not sure …
Hey everyone! I've been working on my college list, but I'm not sure if it's well-balanced in terms of safety, match, and reach schools. How can I tell if I have a good mix of these types of schools? …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both. What factors should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for the help!
Hi everyone, as I'm researching colleges, I'm struggling to figure out what factors I should focus on to determine if a college is a good fit for me. What should I consider in terms of academics, camp …
Hey, guys! I know the college admissions process can be really competitive. What can I do to stand out and improve my chances of getting in? Thanks for any advice!
Hi everyone! I've been thinking about attending a community college before transferring to a four-year college, but I'm not exactly sure what the advantages are. Can you explain the benefits of starti …
Hi! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm already feeling a little bit stressed about balancing college applications with my senior year workload. What are some tips for managing my time effectively an …
Hey, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to decide whether I should take more AP classes next year or focus on maintaining a high GPA. Which one do colleges value more? Thanks for any advice!
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I've been focusing a lot on my academics, but I'm worried that my extracurricular activities …
Hello, I'm a junior and I want to learn more about different colleges from the perspective of current students. How can I connect with them and ask questions about their experiences? Thanks for your h …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges, or if I should just submit the one that's higher. What do you guys think? Thanks …
Hey, I've been wondering how much weight my class rank holds in the college admissions process. Is it a significant factor, or do colleges look more at other aspects of my application? I'd really appr …