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Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I've been wondering how much weight extracurricular activities hold in the college admissions process. I've been involved in a few clubs and volunteer act …

Hello! So, I'm a junior right now and I've been taking quite a few challenging classes throughout high school. My GPA is decent but not amazing. I'm worried that colleges might prefer a higher GPA wit …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've heard that if I get deferred from a college, I might need to write a letter of continued interest. Can someone explain what that is and how to write a strong one? Thanks!

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to find the best college for my intended major. What factors should I consider when evaluating a college's program for my major? Any advice would be extremely helpf …

Hey there, I'm a junior interested in applying to art schools, and I'm working on my college portfolio. What types of pieces should I include to showcase my skills and creativity? Any advice would be …

I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays, and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. What topics or qualities should I focus on to make my essay stand out? Any tips or advice would be super h …

Hey all! I've been hearing about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not quite sure about the differences between them. Can anyone explain the main differences and which one might be a better fit …

Hello! I'm a junior from outside the US, and I'm considering applying to colleges in the US. I'm wondering if I can apply for financial aid as an international student, and if so, what's the process l …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been involved in several clubs and organizations. I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. Can anyone give me …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been considering getting a part-time job to help save money for college. I'm wondering if having a job on my application will be seen as a positive by colleges, or …

Hi all, I'm nervous about the prospect of college interviews. What types of questions should I expect, and do you have any tips for preparing? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning to attend a college fair soon. What are some good questions I should ask the college representatives? I want to make the most of my time there. Thanks for …

Hey there, I'm a junior who works part-time at a local store. I was wondering if I can consider this an extracurricular activity on my college applications? I don't have as much time for clubs and spo …

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could provide some guidance on the process of requesting fee waivers for college applications. My family is not in the best financial situation, and with my sibling a …

Hi! I'm a high-achieving junior with strong extracurriculars, but I'm still worried about my chances of getting into an Ivy League school. How competitive are these schools, and what can I do to impro …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to gather as much information as possible about the college admissions process. What are some good resources (websites, books, etc.) that you've found helpful? Th …

As I research top 10 colleges for my applications, I'm interested in finding out which one is known for having the most holistic admissions process. I want to make sure I'm applying to a college that …

Hello! I've been researching colleges and trying to figure out which ones would be a good fit for me. What factors should I consider when determining if a college is the right fit? I'd love to hear yo …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges to find the best fit for me. There are so many options, and I'm not sure where to start or what to look for. Can anyone give me some tips on …

Hey guys! I've been told that colleges like to see leadership roles on applications. How important is it to be a leader in a club or organization? Is it worth it to pursue leadership roles even if it …