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Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT. My score is only a little bit below my target, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. Will retaking the SAT look bad to col …

Hey guys, my dad started a college fund for me a long time ago, so I can pretty much pay for any college I want (except for grad school). I'm just wondering, does this make a difference when it comes …

Hello there, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm at a crossroads. With college applications looming in the near future, I'm torn between preparing for the SAT or devoting my time to work and …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to work on my college application essays, and I want to make sure they're as strong as possible. What are some tips for writing a compelling and well-written essay? Thanks fo …

Hello! I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. What are the pros and cons of attending an out-of-state college? How do I decide if it's the right cho …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a couple of online high school courses due to scheduling conflicts. I was wondering how colleges view these online courses during the admissions process. Do t …

Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college essay. I want to make sure it's the best it can be, so I'm wondering what common mistakes I should avoid. Can anyone provide some guidance? Than …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying? Does it help with admissions or just w …

Hello everyone! I'm working on my college applications and I'm curious what colleges are looking for in terms of extracurricular activities. Is it better to have a lot of different activities or to be …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm already feeling stressed about balancing my schoolwork and the college application process next year. How did you guys manage both without getting overwhelmed? Any t …

Hey everyone! I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. Can anyone give me some advice on the pros and cons of this path? Thanks a lot!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm currently taking a mix of AP and Honors classes. I'm wondering if colleges care more about the rigor of my course load or my GPA? Should I take more challenging cour …

Hi all! I know this is a bit early, but I'm already stressed about the idea of having to choose between multiple college acceptances. How do I weigh the pros and cons of each school and make a decisio …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with trying to balance my schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and the upcoming college application process. Does anyone have any advice on …

Hello! I'm starting to brainstorm for my college essay, and I have a topic in mind that's very personal to me. It's about overcoming a struggle in my life. I'm just wondering if this might be too heav …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering what role my parents should play in the college application process. How can they support me without taking over? Thanks for your advice!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one test over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone here provide …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been looking at some colleges with really low acceptance rates. Is it even worth applying to these schools, or am I just setting myself up for disappointment? I'd appreci …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges this summer. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. Can anyone share …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process. How important are these interviews, and should I be preparing for them? Tha …