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A community for juniors on CollegeVine to connect as you all get ready for college applications.
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Welcome to the Juniors community 🎉

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

There are a few easy ways to participate:

1. Get started by checking out our guidance page for juniors. Here you will fi …

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3 years ago
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Plan for next move for college

I've recently passed and recieved my GED, which is one of the most important steps for me to get started with college.

One of the first things that I'll have to get out of the way once I move is that I …

 
Focus on AP classes (will list specifics in related post)
31%
 
Get a job to save money
10%
 
Get an associates degree at the local community college
26%
 
Focus on extracurriculars
31%
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3 years ago
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What I should Dedicate Myself To

Hello, I plan to study Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics in the future. I am currently a rising Junior at a Technical High School. Here's the big picture: I will obtain an AA (or an AS in Mathemat …

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3 years ago
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What I should Dedicate Myself To

Hello, I plan to study Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics in the future. I am currently a rising Junior at a Technical High School. Here's the big picture: I will obtain an AA (or an AS in Mathemat …

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3 years ago
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Chances of Admissions and What I should Dedicate Myself To

Hello, I plan to study Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics in the future. I am currently a rising Junior at a Technical High School. Here's the big picture: I will obtain an AA (or an AS in Mathemat …

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3 years ago
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how do i make connections in highschool?

hi!

im a highschool rising junior and im working out my college journey. while i know my courses and extracurriculars are very important, im wondering if making connections, especially to top schools, …

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3 years ago
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School Beautification Club

Hi all :) I'm just wondering if anyone in this chat has experience in working towards making their high school a better place to be? I would like to start a school beatification club at mine this fall …

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3 years ago
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How to apply from outside the US?

I live outside the US and am interested in applying to leading American universities. From the information I've come across so far on the Internet, it seems that things like AP classes, clubs and lead …

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3 years ago
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How am i able to get a full ride scholarship?

I come from a family where our income is very low, and I'm worried that they won't be able to pay for my college. I really want to get into Kean University, and I'm currently an incoming junior. My gr …

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3 years ago
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how do i (an introvert) start a club?

hi!!

im a highschool rising junior and im trying to make my resume better for colleges. a lot of people say that starting a club is good for extracurriculars. i dont have much time to do a lot of extra …

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3 years ago
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how do i study efficiently for my first sat?

hi!

im a highschool rising junior in a small school and i have some questions abt the sat and how to prep for it efficiently! i just recently started doing sat practice on khan academy but i feel like …

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3 years ago
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Extracurricular's

Hey, Is it too late to start my ECs if I'm a rising junior(not from the States ) and have no ecs except for tutoring and cooking for fam(does this even count as an ec) I only have awards from school c …

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3 years ago
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Extracurriculars

Hey everyone!

Academically, I have a pretty strong profile and I currently have a class rank of 2. However, my extracurriculars are really lacking. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for act …

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3 years ago
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Worried about getting into a top school

I'm a rising senior and as college admissions get closer I'm wondering about my chances at a top-25 school. I know getting into a top school is not the most important thing in the world but I'm wonder …

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3 years ago
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Can you suggest some good High School Clubs that will impress Ivy Leagues?

Can you suggest some good High School Clubs that will impress Ivy Leagues?

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3 years ago
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Extracurriculars

Hi!

I want to start a volunteering initiative that will help kids with neurodegenerative disorders by engaging them in art and music therapy to help them better cope with their disorder. Using fundrai …

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3 years ago
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Ideas on Extracirriculars

Hello Guys.

Academically, I'm doing pretty good. In terms of Extracurricular activities, however, I need to step it up.

I am Currently:

The Secretary for a Club

In the Mock Trial team of my School

Have bee …

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3 years ago
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How do I make my app pop?

I don't know if pop is the right word haha, but I am a bit worried. I have solid academics (A+ average, 2 years so far) and some regional/school awards. Those things are great, but I don't want to get …

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3 years ago
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Junior Year Schedule - math & science

Hi, I am planning to take AP Physics 1 in my junior year. I have taken AP Calculus AB last year as a sophomore and I will be taking AP Calculus BC as a junior. I have already taken a regular high scho …

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3 years ago
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How can I show my passion more on my resume/application?

I plan on majoring in political sciences and later on go to law school to become a criminal lawyer

I've taken multiple classes related to this such as criminal justice, law studies, and planning on tak …

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3 years ago
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Internships + Cold Emailing

Hi!

My name is Raina, and I'm looking for internships + more opportunities for research. I want to major in neuroscience and hopefully go into biotechnology. I have a list of professors from my state …

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