Is it bad to ask your counselor a lot of questions during college app season?

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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I’m a senior and lately, I’ve been badgering my counselor constantly with questions about college and whatnot. I know it’s her job to help me, but given that she’s busy with 50 other seniors I feel like I’m just being a nuisance to her. It’s not as if I’ve been asking her stupid questions, though; I have been asking her legitimate and serious questions about college. Still…I don’t want her to be annoyed with me.

She’s been a HUGE help with advising me on college since last year and I go to her for advice all the time. I want to ask her whether it’s really worth it or not to apply for EA. She strongly recommended that I do so, but I’m starting to wonder if EA is for me. She’s definitely busy with all the other seniors though, and I felt like it’d be inconsiderate to bother her with something personal. Would it be bad to ask her this question?

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Nah who cares? You will probably never see her again so even if she is completely annoyed with you it doesn’t matter. Ask questions and get the info you want. Also it’s her job!

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That’s her job. Now if you’re asking her inane questions unrelated to the job, then yes, you’re wasting her time. But not in this case. Although if it’s an issue, you might consider compiling a list of questions instead of seeing her every time a question pops up.

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Early Action has no downside…that is why she is telling you to apply for it. You are just applying and hearing back earlier. You are not committed.
Early Decision, however, is more tricky…you are saying you will attend if you are accepted.

Also feel free to ask questions here…we can respond and will let you know if your question is specific for your GC.