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Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork with my extracurricular activities. Any tips or advice on how to manage my time effectively? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to find the right college for me. What are some of the best resources for researching colleges? I want to make sure I'm making an informed decision. Thanks fo …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I know I still have some time before I need to submit my college applications, but I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to be prepared. What steps should I be t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes that could hurt my chances of getting into my top-choice colleges. What are some common mistakes you've seen or heard about in …
Hi everyone, I recently applied to my dream school through Early Decision (ED), but I'm worried about the possibility of being rejected. If that happens, am I allowed to apply to another school throug …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in applying to art-related programs in college. My grades aren't the best, but I have a strong portfolio of my work. Can a strong portfolio ma …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to feel a little bit stressed about the college application process. There's so much to do, and I'm worried that I might lose motivation along the w …
Hello! I'm a junior and my school offers both AP and IB courses. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one is more favorable. Does anyone have any insight on …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared and can make a good impression. What are some tips for preparing for …
Hello! I've been considering taking a gap year before college, but I'm concerned about how it will affect my chances of getting into my dream school. Do colleges view gap years positively or negativel …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm involved in several clubs and organizations. Some are more significant to me than others, but I'm not sure if I should include every single one in my college appli …
Hey all! I'm a junior who wants to go into medicine and I'm looking for some extracurricular activities that can help me stand out in the college admissions process. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance …
Hi all, I've taken the SAT a couple of times and I'm not quite happy with my scores. I really want to improve them for my college applications. What are some effective strategies or resources for stud …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Will this hurt my chances when applying to colleges, or is it okay to be undecided? Can anyone offer some advice on this? Thank …
Hello all, I'm a junior and I'm wondering how much taking AP courses impacts college admissions. I've taken a few, but I'm not sure if it's enough. Should I be loading up on more AP classes? Thanks fo …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about when I should start writing my college essays. I want to make sure I have enough time to make them perfect. When did you guys start working on yours? …
Hey guys! Some colleges I'm applying to have an optional essay. Should I submit one? What are the benefits of doing so and are there any downsides? Thanks for any advice!
Hey everyone! I've been working on my college essays, and I keep hearing about the 'Why us?' essay. I'm a bit confused about why it's so important, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to make mi …
Hi, I'm considering applying to some schools through Early Decision or Early Action, but I'm not sure if I can apply to more than one. What are the rules regarding multiple Early Decision/Early Action …
Hi! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important standardized test scores are for college admissions. Are they a major factor, or do colleges focus more on other aspects of my application? Thanks!