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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been studying for both the SAT and ACT, but I'm not sure which one I should focus on. Do colleges have a preference for one over the other? Should I submit both scores …
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior in high school and I've been thinking about starting a chess club. The thing is, I want to go into medicine, and chess doesn't exactly align with that. I've been feeli …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the social aspect of college. How can I determine if a college's social scene is a good fit for me? Are there any specific things I should look f …
Hey everyone, I've been involved in a number of extracurricular activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure which ones to include on my college application. How do I decide which activities ar …
Hi everyone! I'm planning to take the SAT soon, but I'm not sure how to best prepare for it. What study methods or resources worked for you? Are there any specific strategies I should use for each sec …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to improve my college application. What should I focus on during my junior year? Are there any specific activit …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and starting to think about college majors. What factors should I consider when choosing a major? How did you decide on your major? Any advice would be apprec …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm worried about choosing the wrong major for college. If I change my mind after being accepted, can I switch my major? How difficult is it to do so? Thanks for any hel …
Hello! I've been considering taking a gap year after high school, but I'm worried about how colleges will view this. Will it hurt my chances of getting accepted? What are some things I can do during m …
Hi friends! I'm applying to colleges with a specific major in mind, but I'm worried I might change my mind later on. Is it difficult to change majors after being accepted to a college? How does the pr …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I have a dream school in mind that I'd really love to attend. I'm not sure if I should apply early decision or just go for regular decision. What are the pros and cons of e …
Hello, I have a specific major in mind, and I want to find colleges that offer strong programs in that field. What resources can I use to research and compare programs at different schools? Thanks in …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've noticed that some people seem to think that colleges prefer certain types of students (athletes, artists, etc.). Is this true? If so, how can I make my app …
Hi there! I'm starting to look into college applications and I'm a bit confused about the difference between Early Decision and Early Action. Can anyone explain the main differences and the pros and c …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I know that choosing a major can be important, but I'm not quite sure what I want to study yet. How do …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I know that senior year is going to be incredibly busy with college applications, extracurriculars, and maintaining my grades. What tips do you have for managing my time …
As I work on my Common App, I'm feeling a bit uncertain about whether to use my weighted or unweighted GPA. Is there a preferred format that colleges look for, or does it vary by institution? Any insi …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm planning on attending a college fair soon. How can I make the most of this opportunity? What should I ask the college representatives? Any tips or advice would be apprecia …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to major in when I go to college. How can I find colleges that offer strong programs in my desired major? What facto …
Hey there, I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my standardized test scores. I'm wondering if a really well-written essay can make up for lower scores in the admissions process. Thoughts?