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Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been considering applying to some really competitive colleges. However, I'm unsure if it's worth the effort considering how low the acceptance rates are. …
Hello everyone! I'm currently working on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit stuck. I want to make sure my essays stand out and showcase who I am. What are some tips or strategies you guys used to …
Hi guys, I'm a junior, and I've taken a few AP classes throughout high school. I'm wondering how colleges view AP classes in the admissions process? Do they place more weight on them compared to regul …
Hello! As a junior, I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out what I want to major in. I'm still pretty undecided, though. Do colleges expect me to have a specific major in mind when I a …
Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I just realized that I haven't started preparing for the SAT yet. I know that most people start studying way earlier, so I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. Is …
Hey all, I'm a high school junior from a low-income family, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. Are there any resources or programs specifically designed to help stud …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've taken a few online courses in addition to my regular high school classes. I was wondering how colleges view these courses when evaluating applications. Are they seen a …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how colleges evaluate high school transcripts during the admissions process. Do they focus more on GPA or class difficulty, or do they consider both equall …
Hey, I'm a high school junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year to improve my college application. I'm considering internships, volunteer work, and maybe taking a few classe …
Hey everyone! I recently took the SAT and got a score that's a bit lower than what I was aiming for. I'm a junior, so I still have time to retake it, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Should I try to …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and my dream is to get into a highly competitive college. I know it's a long shot, but I want to do everything I can to improve my chances. Does anyone have any tips or suggesti …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I recently received my SAT/ACT scores. My scores are below the average for my top-choice college, and I'm wondering if I should retake the test. Will it hurt my chanc …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I know that having strong relationships with my teachers can be important for getting good letters of recommendation. However, I'm not sure how to go about building thes …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP exams already. I was just wondering how much weight these scores have in the college admissions process? Are they really important, or do colleges focus mo …
Hey applyingtocollege, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know that financial aid can be really helpful, but I'm not sure how it works or what I need to do to apply …
Hey there, I'm a homeschool student and I'm wondering how college admissions officers view homeschool applicants. Are there any specific challenges or advantages that I should be aware of during the a …
Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which colleges to apply to. I've been considering some out-of-state schools, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. What are the p …
Hey everyone! So, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to really think about college applications. I've been pretty active in a few clubs and organizations at school, but I'm worried it might not b …
Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that having a theme for your college application can help make it more cohesive and memorable. How do I decide on a theme that best represents …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to stress about my SAT and ACT scores. I've been hearing mixed opinions about how much these scores actually matter for college admissions. Can anyone give …