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Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon. When should I start studying, and how much time should I allocate to test prep? Also, is it better to take the test multiple t …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm not quite sure what I want to study in college yet. Is it possible to apply to college without declaring a major, or will it hurt my chances of getting in? I'm worried …

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 …