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Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT/ACT, but my scores are below the average for my top-choice college. Should I retake the test to try to improve my scores, or should I focus o …
Hey everyone, I know that many colleges require supplemental essays in addition to the main application essay. Can someone give me some advice on how to write a strong supplemental essay that will hel …
As I'm starting my college search, I'm finding it difficult to narrow down schools that fit my interests. I want to study something related to environmental science and I'm not sure which colleges wou …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges might look at applicants' social media profiles during the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, what should I be aware of when it c …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can be beneficial during the admissions process. I was wondering what are some ways that I can show a college that I'm ge …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have my heart set on a specific college. I want to do everything I can to improve my chances of being accepted. What are some things I can focus on to make my applic …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. When is the ideal time to start asking my teachers and other potential recommenders? I want to m …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges to apply to. What are some good resources to help me find the best fit for me? Thanks in advance!
Hey, I'm a junior and I've been looking at college rankings to help me decide which college to apply to. I'm wondering if these rankings are really reliable, or if there are other factors I should be …
I was wondering if anyone knows which colleges are known for being stingy with financial aid? I want to avoid applying to schools that won't offer much help. Thanks!
Hey everyone, I'm researching colleges and financial aid, and I've come across the terms need-blind and need-aware. I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean, and I'm wondering how I can find out if …
Hi there! I have a college interview scheduled in a couple of weeks, and I'm feeling pretty nervous about it. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to make a great impression during the interview …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I had a rough start to high school, but my grades have been steadily improving since then. I'm wondering how college admissions officers will view this upward trend in my …
Hello! I recently took the ACT and received a score of 28. I'm not super thrilled with my score and I'm considering retaking it. Is it worth retaking, or should I focus on other aspects of my college …
Hi folks! I'm planning on taking the SAT in the next few months, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. What are the most effective study strategies or resources you've used to prepare? Any advice w …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I recently got a part-time job to help my family with finances. I'm worried about how this might affect my ability to work on college applications. Can anyone offer …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've been stressing about standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. What role do these tests play in college admissions, and how important are they compared to …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible for college. What are some things I can do now to set myself up for success in college? Any advice would be …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been stressed trying to decide between taking harder classes and maintaining my GPA. What do colleges value more: a high GPA with easier classes or a slightly lower GP …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching liberal arts colleges. What are the advantages of attending a liberal arts college versus a larger university? I'm trying to decide which type of schoo …