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Hello! With many colleges going test-optional due to the pandemic, I'm wondering if I should still submit my SAT/ACT scores even if they're not required. Do you think submitting scores would give me a …
Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I want to write a personal statement that truly stands out. Do you have any …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been working part-time for a while now. I was wondering if having a job would be viewed positively by colleges. Should I include it in my application, or is it not imp …
Hello! As a high school junior, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I really want to make an impression on the admissions officers. I know that a unique and well-written essay can make a …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm not super happy with my SAT or ACT scores. I want to improve them before I submit my college applications. Do you have any tips or resources that can help me raise my sc …
Hello! I'm an international student planning to apply to colleges in the United States, and I was wondering if it's possible for me to receive financial aid. Could someone please provide some informat …
Hello! I need to ask for letters of recommendation from my teachers soon, but I'm not sure how to approach them. What can I do to make sure I get a strong recommendation from them? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about college applications lately. I know it's important to start early, but I'm unsure about the best time to begin working on them. Colleg …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and currently taking a few AP classes. I'm curious, how do colleges view AP classes in terms of rigor and how much weight do they put on them during the admissions process? T …
Hello, I'm a junior, and I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are in the college admissions process. I know they're a factor, but I'm not sure how much weight they carry. Can anyone pr …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I'm worried that I might not like the college I end up choosing, so I was wondering if it's possible to trans …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been wondering when the best time is to start working on my college applications. I don't want to procrastinate, but I also don't want to feel ove …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm planning on taking either the SAT or ACT, but I'm not sure which one. I've heard that colleges don't really have a preference, but I want to make sure I choose the one tha …
Hey everyone! I'm feeling a bit stressed about the college application process, and I'm looking for ways to manage it. How did you cope with the stress and stay focused during this time? Any tips or a …
Hello! I recently found out that my dream college is pretty expensive, and I'm not sure if my family can afford it. What should I do if I get accepted but can't afford to attend? Are there any options …
Hey guys, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I want to make sure I write a strong personal statement. What are some tips or advice you have for making my essay stand out? Any help would …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I haven't taken the SAT or ACT yet. I'm not sure which test I should take, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to choose between the t …
Hi there, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm a little bit stressed about my community service hours. I've done a variety of volunteering activities, but I'm wondering if colleges have a pre …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm not sure whether I should prioritize taking harder classes or maintaining a high GPA. What do colleges value more, and what should I focus on? Thanks for any help!
Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering if class rank is important for college admissions. My school doesn't rank, so how will colleges view my application? Does it make a difference …