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Hey guys, just curious, how important are extracurriculars for college admissions compared to GPA? Like, can a bunch of cool activities make up for a lower GPA? Thanks!

Hello, I'm a high school junior trying to decide between attending a large or small college. What are the main differences between the two, and what factors should I consider when making my decision? …

Hey all, I'm trying to find colleges with strong programs for my intended major, but I'm not sure how to determine which schools have the best programs. What should I look for when researching a colle …

Hello! I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why This College?' prompt. How can I make my essay stand out and show genuine interest in the school? Any tips or examples would be ama …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what I want to major in. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose the best one for me. How did you decide on your major? Any advic …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I'm a little nervous and I want to make sure I'm prepared. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to prepare for co …

Hello! Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit colleges in person, and I'm worried this will make it harder to show my interest in the schools I'm applying to. Are there other ways to demons …

I'll be honest, my GPA is not the best but I really want to get into a decent college. Is it still possible for me to get into a good college with a low GPA? What can I do to improve my chances? Thank …

Hey there! I've been looking into summer programs to attend this year, but I'm not sure if they're worth the cost and time. Do colleges really care about these programs? I'd really appreciate any advi …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP and IB classes next year. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one that is. Can anyone …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about my college application. How can I use the summer before senior year to strengthen my application? Are there any specific activities or expe …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how to decide between colleges if I get accepted to multiple schools. What factors should I consider when making my decision? Thanks for any advice!

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a little stressed about getting a perfect SAT or ACT score. Do I absolutely need a perfect score to get into a top college, or can other aspects of my …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors are important to me when choosing a college. What aspects should I take into account when making my decision? Thanks for a …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been dreaming about attending a specific college for years. However, I know that there's always a chance I won't get in. What should I do if I don't …

Hi everyone, I'm working on my college list and I'm not sure how to balance my reach, target, and safety schools. How many of each type of school should I apply to? Any advice or personal experiences …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been taking a mix of AP and IB courses throughout high school. I'm wondering how colleges view these courses when making admissions decisions. Do they prefer one …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the decision-making process if I'm lucky enough to be accepted to multiple colleges. How did you guys decide which college t …

Hi guys! I'm a junior who's been researching college admissions, and I keep coming across the term 'demonstrated interest.' How important is it for me to show that I'm genuinely interested in a colleg …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior who has taken the ACT once and got a decent score. However, I'm not sure if it's good enough for my dream schools. Should I retake the test to try and get a high …