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Hello all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college essay. How important is the essay in the application process? I'm worried that if it's not perfect, it could hurt my chances. …
Hi all, I'm a junior who's starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. I've heard that admissions officers have to read thousands of applications each year, so I'm wondering …
Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is for college admissions. My school ranks students, but I'm not in the top 10%. I have a good GPA and extracurriculars …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to work on my college applications. If I submit my application and later want to add additional materials (like an updated resume or new awards), is that possi …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about my college essays and I'm not exactly sure where to begin. Should I focus on a specific topic or try to cover a broad range of experiences? Any advice or resou …
Hello, I'm a junior and I've taken a few online classes to supplement my high school courses. I'm wondering how colleges view online classes in the admissions process. Are they seen as less rigorous o …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. Besides grades and test scores, what other factors do colleges consider when …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already worried about what I should do if I end up being waitlisted at my top choice college. How do I increase my chances of getting off the waitlist? I'd appreciat …
Hi everyone, I've been attending some college admissions webinars, but I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of them. What should I do during these webinars to gain valuable insights and inform …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my college applications. My GPA is pretty high, but my standardized test scores are not as good. Which is more important to colleges, a high GPA or …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. Can anyone give me some advice on what to inclu …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to study in college, but I'm still undecided. How do I choose a major if I don't know what I want to do yet? Is it okay to apply a …
Hello! I need to start asking for letters of recommendation for my college applications, but I'm not sure how to go about it. How can I ensure that my teachers write strong, personalized letters that …
Hey there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm aiming for some top colleges. I'm wondering what I can do to improve my chances of getting accepted. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Tha …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard a lot about the Common Application from my friends and counselors. I'm not exactly sure what it is or how it works, though. Can someone explain the Comm …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about applying to colleges outside the United States. What are the pros and cons of studying abroad? Is it worth considering? Thanks for any advice!
Hello, I'm a junior and I need to ask some teachers for letters of recommendation soon. What's the best way to approach them and how can I ensure they write strong letters for me? Thanks for your help …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering about how colleges evaluate GPAs. My school calculates both weighted and unweighted GPAs, and I'm not sure which one colleges will consid …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'll be taking the SAT/ACT soon. I've heard that these tests are pretty important for college admissions, so I want to make sure I do well. What are the best ways to prepar …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to apply to public or private colleges. Can anyone explain the main differences between the two? How should I choose which is th …