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Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm really passionate about the arts. I've been involved in theater, music, and visual arts throughout my time in high school, and I'm wondering if I should …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm torn between taking easier classes and getting higher grades or taking more challenging classes with the ri …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've heard that college application essays can be a huge deciding factor in admissions. I'm not the best writer, so I'm worried that my essays might hurt my chances. Any ti …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college expenses. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. How do I know if I'm eligible, and is there any downside to applyi …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior who's starting to get a little stressed about applying to college next year. For those who have already gone through the process, what do you wish you knew before you starte …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been involved in some community service activities throughout high school. I'm wondering if colleges value this type of involvement, and if so, how much weight does …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'll be the first in my family to attend college. I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed by the college application process and I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone share some …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm considering taking a gap year before going to college. How do I decide if it's the right choice for me? What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year? Thanks for your …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or enrolling in dual enrollment classes next year. What are the pros and cons of each, and how do colleges view these cours …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. I want to make the most of my visits, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for or asking about. Can anyone share so …
Hey guys! I'm hoping to qualify for some merit scholarships to help pay for college. What factors do colleges typically consider when awarding these scholarships? Are there any specific things I shoul …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm having a hard time deciding on a major. I was wondering if it's possible to apply to different colleges with different majors? Or should I just choose one and stick …
Hi all! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my upcoming summer break to strengthen my college applications. Does anyone have any suggestions for productive things I can do during the summer t …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide on a major before I apply to college. How can I figure out which major is the right fit for me? Are there any resources or tools I can use to help me ma …
Hey guys, I've been working a part-time job throughout high school to help pay for college. I'm worried that this might have taken away from my ability to participate in more extracurricular activitie …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to figure out how to present a well-rounded application. I have good grades and test scores, but I'm also heavily involved in extracurriculars. How can I stri …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I want to make sure I leave a positive impression on the interviewer, but I'm not sure how to do this. Can anyone …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research financial aid options. What's the difference between need-based and merit-based aid? How do I know which one is right for me? Thanks for any guid …
Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I know that my guidance counselor will play an important role in my college application process. How can I build a strong relationship with them and make sur …
Hello! I'm considering applying to some highly selective colleges, but I'm worried about my chances of getting accepted. Is it worth the effort to apply, or should I focus on schools with higher accep …