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Hey! I'm a junior and I'm curious if colleges look at class rank when making admissions decisions. Is it a significant factor, or do they focus more on other parts of the application? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about early action and early decision. What are the differences between the two, and how do I decide which one is right for me? Any a …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply to a large public university or a small private college. What are the pros and cons of each and what factors should I consider when making this deci …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college interviews. What should I be doing to prepare for these interviews? Are there any specific questions I should be ready to answer? I'm a litt …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I want to make sure I don't make any easily avoidable mistakes. Can anyone share some common …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college. I'm not sure where to begin when it comes to researching colleges. Are there any resources or websites you'd recommend? …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've heard that having a strong resume can be helpful for college applications. Do you have any tips on what to include or how to format it? I want to make sure I'm pres …

Hi all! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about finding scholarships for college. What are some resources or strategies you've used to find scholarships? Thanks for any advice!

Hi all, I have a college interview coming up and I'm not sure what to ask the interviewer. What are some good questions to ask during a college interview to show that I've done my research and am genu …

Hey guys! So, I gotta choose a teacher (or two) to write my college recommendation letters, but I'm not sure how to decide. What should I think about when picking the best teacher for the job? Any tip …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to get a little stressed about college applications. So far, I've only taken two AP classes, and I'm worried that not having more might hurt my c …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I've been brainstorming ideas for my college application essay. I have a few different ideas, but I'm struggling to decide which one is the best. How can I choose a topic that …

Hi everyone! So, my freshman and sophomore years weren't the best in terms of GPA, but I've been working hard and improving. I'm curious how colleges view this upward trend when evaluating application …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know financial aid is available, but I'm not sure what my options are or how to apply for it. Can anyone provide so …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out which standardized tests I should take – the SAT, the ACT, or both. How did you decide which test(s) to take, and what factors should I consider whe …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm a bit stressed about my standardized test scores. If I write a strong essay, can it make up for lower test scores? How much of an impact does the essay h …

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about what major I should select for my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose a major that's right …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in majoring in computer science in college. What are some good colleges with strong computer science programs that I should consider applying …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm already stressed about how to balance my time next year between schoolwork and college applications. How did you guys manage to stay on top of everything? Any time managem …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and I'm wondering whether I should take the SAT or ACT. I've heard different opinions on which one is better. Can someone please give me some advice? Th …