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Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really passionate about art. I was wondering if it's possible to submit an art portfolio to colleges, even if I'm not planning on majoring in art. Would …
Hi everyone, I am a junior in high school and starting to think seriously about college. One of the things that's making me anxious is the cost. I've done some research and I know there are things lik …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and want to get a head start on my college applications, but I'm not sure when the best time to start would be. Should I start working on them now, or wait until the summer befo …
Hey fellow juniors, I've been thinking about attending a state school for college. I was wondering if any of you are considering state schools as well? If so, what are your reasons for choosing a stat …
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about supplemental essays for college applications. What are some tips for writing a strong essay that stands out and shows my interest in the school? …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to create a strong resume for my college applications. What are some things I should include or focus on? Any tips on formatting or what to emphasize would be super h …
Hello! I'm going to be visiting some college campuses soon, and I want to make sure I gather as much information as possible. What are some good questions to ask during campus tours or information ses …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm researching different colleges to apply to. How can I determine if a college is a good fit for my personality and interests? What factors should I c …
Hey there, I'm a junior and I need to start preparing for either the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure which one I should take. What do you guys thi …
Hi all! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, so I'm considering applying to college as an undecided student. Will this hurt my chances of admission? How should I approach my application if I'm un …
Hi! I'm a high school junior trying to plan my senior year schedule. I'm wondering if it's better to take a more challenging course load (with the possibility of a lower GPA) or to maintain a high GPA …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm worried about my GPA. It's not as high as I'd like, but I feel that I'm a strong writer and could write a compelling college essay. Do you think a s …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering how to handle being waitlisted by a college. If I end up on a waitlist, what can I do to improve my chances of being accepted? Any advice would be greatly …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. I'm not sure where to start, though. Can someone from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ recommend some good resources for …
Hey everyone! I'm curious about what factors colleges consider when they're reviewing applications. I know that grades and test scores are important, but what else do they look at? Can anyone give me …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been taking a few AP classes this year. I'm curious if colleges really care about these classes, and whether they'll help me in the admissions process.
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is during the college admissions process. I have a good GPA, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Will this hurt my …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. How do you stay organized throughout the process? Do you have any tips or tricks for keeping track o …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and my school doesn't offer any AP classes. I know that taking challenging courses can look good on college applications, but I'm not sure if I should try to take AP classes …
Hey guys, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I want to make sure my personal statement really stands out. What types of topics or writing styles have you found to be successful? Thanks …