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Hey friends, I'm a little bit stressed about understanding the differences between Early Decision and Early Action. Can someone please explain the pros and cons of each, and how they might affect my c …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm looking for some guidance on the college application process. What are the best resources you've found for advice and tips? I've heard of CollegeVine, but a …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm currently taking a few AP classes. I'm wondering how much AP scores matter in the college application process. Should I be worried if I don't get a 5 on all of my exa …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I have the option to take either AP classes or dual enrollment courses next year. Which one looks better to colleges? Which would you recommend and why? Thanks …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm getting ready to take the SAT/ACT for college admissions. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone recommend some good study r …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been worried about my freshman year grades. I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but I've improved a lot since then. Do colleges care about my freshman year perfo …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to stress about the college application process. One thing I'm not sure about is whether I need to know my major before applying. What do you think? Is it okay …
Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about deciding on my intended major for college applications. Is it alright if I choose one major for my early decision application and then switch to a different major …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior with dreams of attending an Ivy League school. I know that admissions are extremely competitive, so I'm wondering if there are any specific things I can do to impro …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT, but I'm not thrilled with my score. Should I retake the test, or focus on other aspects of my application? How many times is it acceptable …
Hey, I'm a low-income student and I'm worried about the costs associated with applying to college (like application fees and test prep). Are there any resources or programs available to help low-incom …
Hello everyone! I'm starting to feel really stressed about the college application process. Can anyone offer some tips on how to manage this stress and stay organized throughout the process? I could r …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to put together a list of colleges to apply to. I've been told that it's a good idea to apply to a lot of colleges to increase my chances of getting in somewhe …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little bit stressed about finding a college that's a good fit for me. I've been researching colleges, but there are just so many options! How did you …
Hi everyone! I've heard that networking can be important during the college process, but I'm not sure how significant it really is. Should I be actively trying to network with people at colleges I'm i …
Hello, everyone! I've been wondering how much class rank matters in the college admissions process. My school doesn't rank students, but I know some colleges still consider it. Any thoughts? Thanks in …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about my college application. I have a variety of extracurricular activities, but not all of them are related to the major I want to pursue. Will this h …
Hey, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's more beneficial to focus on one main extracurricular activity or to have a variety of activities on my college applications. I'm involved in several c …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching financial aid for college. My family's income is relatively high, but I'm not sure if we'll be able to afford my dream school without help. Should I …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I want to start preparing for the college application process. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and I'm not sure where to begin. Can someone provide some adv …