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Hey guys, I'm a current junior and I'm starting to think about applying to college. I've been researching Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not sure which one is right for me. Can anyone give m …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm aiming to get into a top-tier college. What can I do to improve my chances, and are there any specific strategies I should consider? Thanks for any advice, and coll …

Hi all, I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got an average score. I'm not sure if I should retake it to try and get a higher score or if I should focus on other aspects of my application. Any a …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been researching colleges. I've seen that some schools offer Early Action and Regular Decision, and I'm not sure which one to choose. Are there any benef …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been working hard to maintain good grades, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like. How much does class rank matter in the college admissions process? Is it wort …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've started researching colleges. I know that location, size, and academic programs are important, but what other factors should I consider when building my college list? I …

Hi everyone! As a junior, I'm beginning to research colleges, and there are so many options. How did you decide which college was the best fit for you? What factors should I consider in making my deci …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior interested in pursuing an art-related major. Do I need to submit a portfolio as part of my application? If so, what should it include? Thanks in advance!

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide on my classes for next year. I want to challenge myself, but I'm worried that if I take harder classes, my grades might suffer. Do colleges prefer to …

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Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for recommendation letters. What do colleges look for in these letters and what should I tell my teachers to focus on? Any h …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior with a somewhat lower GPA than I'd like. I know that GPA is important for college admissions, but what are some ways I can make my application strong and appealing even if my GP …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to consider applying to some top-tier colleges next year. Can anyone help me gauge my chances based on my stats? I've got a 4.0 GPA, 1550 SAT, and I'm invol …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been trying to find colleges that are strong in my intended major. I'm not sure how to determine which colleges are the best fit for my academic goals. Can anyone prov …

Hello, I'm a junior, and I want to submit an additional essay with my college application to explain some unique circumstances. Is this a good idea, and how can I make sure it's well-written and relev …