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Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I'm wondering if it would be better for my college application to maintain a higher GPA with easier classes or take more chal …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to categorize the colleges I'm interested in as reach, match, or safety schools. What factors should I consider when making this decision? Thanks for any advice!
Hey there! I'm a junior looking to start my college search, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone recommend some helpful resources for researching colleges? I'd appreciate any advice on finding …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've had to take some online classes due to the pandemic. How will colleges view these classes during the admissions process? Will they understand the circumstances? Tha …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been considering taking a gap year after graduation. I'm not sure how colleges view gap years, though. Can anyone share their thoughts or experiences w …
Hi everyone! I'm pretty sure I know what my top choice college is, but I'm not sure if I should apply early decision or not. Are there any advantages to applying early decision? What if I change my mi …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look at colleges, but I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the options. How do I choose the right college for me? What factors should I consider? Any advice would be …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and starting to work on my personal statement for college applications. What are some key elements that make a personal statement compelling, and how can I make sure mine st …
Hey everyone! I've been looking at college rankings, but I'm not sure how much weight I should give them. Are they really important when choosing a college, or should I focus on other factors? I'd lov …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm having trouble choosing a topic for my college essay. How can I come up with a good topic that will showcase my unique qualities and make my application stand out? Th …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions. I know I need to take a standardized test, but I'm not sure which one to choose – the SAT or the ACT. Could someone please he …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior getting ready to start working on my college application essays. I'm not sure what to write about or what colleges are looking for in these essays. Can anyone give m …
Hello! I'm a junior planning to take the ACT soon. What are some effective strategies for preparing for the test? Are there any resources you found particularly helpful? Thanks in advance for any advi …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm passionate about the arts. I've heard that some colleges accept arts supplements as part of the application process, but I'm not sure how to go about sub …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about possibly applying to colleges outside the United States. What are some pros and cons of studying abroad? And how do the application …
Hi, I'm in the process of applying to colleges and I'm wondering if applying for financial aid might have a negative impact on my chances of getting in. Can anyone provide some insight on this? Thanks …
Hey! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT. What factors should I consider when choosing between the two tests? Any advice from those who have taken both would be s …
Hey there! My junior year is already proving to be quite busy, and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork with my extracurricular activities. Any tips on how to manage my time effectively and stay on …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've heard a lot about the Common App lately. Can someone explain what it is and how it works? What do I need to know to get started on it? Thanks for your help!
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about where I want to apply to college. There are so many options, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What factors should I consider when choosing whic …