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Hello! I'm a junior and I was wondering how important letters of recommendation are in the college admissions process. What should I look for in a recommender and how can I ensure that my letters are …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that colleges are looking for well-rounded applicants. What exactly does this mean, and how can I make sure that I'm presenting myself as a well …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to find a college that will best prepare me for my future career. What factors should I consider when looking at colleges in relation to my care …
Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching scholarships to help pay for college. I'm eligible for both need-based and merit-based scholarships, but I'm not sure which ones I should p …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I need to choose my AP classes for senior year. I'm not sure which classes would be the best fit for me and which ones would help me the most in the college application proc …
Hi, I'm a junior and I've been considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year college. I've heard that there are some benefits to this route, but I'm not sure what they a …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college application is as strong as possible. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on what I should focus on to build a strong application? What do co …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been doing some research on college admissions, but I'm a little confused about how colleges recalculate GPAs. Can anyone explain the process and how it might impac …
Hey everyone! I'm an IB student, but I've also taken a few AP courses. When I apply to college, can I submit both my AP and IB scores, or should I only submit one set of scores? Also, do colleges gene …
Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering whether it's better to take more challenging courses (such as AP or IB classes) at the risk of lowering my GPA, or if I should stick to easier c …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior planning to visit some colleges soon. I want to make the most of my visits, but I'm not sure how to do that. What should I be looking for during my visits, and are there any …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that senior year grades aren't as important for college admissions since most applications are due before the year is over. Is this true, or should I still fo …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm curious about the financial aid process. Can I apply for financial aid before I get accepted into a college, or do I have to wait until after I've been admitted? Any …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I've been taking AP classes to challenge myself. I'm wondering how much AP scores actually matter in the college admissions process. Do colleges place a lot of w …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'm going to pay for college. I know that scholarships can help, but I'm not sure where to find them or how to apply. Can anyone recommend resou …
Hello, everyone! I've read that some college admissions officers look for a 'spike' or a specific talent/interest in applicants. I have a variety of interests but don't really have a standout skill. W …
Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and my score is a bit below my target. I'm considering retaking the test, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Do colleges look down on multiple SAT attempts? Any advic …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between attending a large university or a small college, and I'm not sure what factors to consider. What are the pros and cons of each? Any advice on making this deci …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. I want to make sure it's well-organized and highlights my accomplishments effectively. Can anyone share some tips …
Hey! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. If I end up on a waitlist for a college I really want to attend, what can I do to improve my chances …