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Hi fellow students and collegevine! I'm a junior and I know I'll be really busy next year with schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college applications. How can I manage my time effectively and avoid ge …

Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my college essays and I have a personal story that contains some strong language. I was wondering if it's acceptable to use swear words in my essay or if I shoul …

Hey there! I've been in my school's choir for a few years now and I'm wondering if that's considered an extracurricular activity when applying for college? Do colleges usually view choir as a valuable …

Hi there! I'm currently a high school junior, and my grades aren't the best (2.8 GPA). But, I'm really passionate about nursing and want to pursue it as a career. Is it still possible for me to become …

So I currently have a 3.9 unweighted GPA and I'm interested in applying to top schools like Harvard and Yale. Would a 3.9 GPA be considered strong enough for the Ivy League or should I aim higher? Tha …

Hi all, I'm considering applying to schools like MIT and Caltech for engineering but my GPA isn't quite competitive enough. I have a little over a year until I apply, so I'd appreciate any advice on h …

Hello, I'm a current junior, and I've noticed that many colleges are still test-optional for the class of 2023. How does this policy impact the chances of getting admitted to top schools like Yale, Co …

Hey everyone! I am in the process of brainstorming for my college essay, and I can't decide if I should write about a personal achievement or focus on an academic accomplishment. Do colleges have a pr …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior with a strong interest in pursuing a STEM major in college. What should I include in my college application to emphasize my passion for STEM and make my application stand …

Hey there! High school junior here, exploring my options for college. Purdue University is on my list, and I was wondering if anyone has any information on whether it's regarded as a research universi …

Hey, I'm a little bit stressed about my college essays, and I'm just curious if colleges are using artificial intelligence or any other software to detect plagiarism in college essays? Also, how stric …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I'm really struggling to find a good topic for my college essay. How did you guys decide on your topics and what advice would you give to someone in my situation? Thanks a bunch!

Hello everyone! I was wondering if it's even possible to get into an Ivy League school if I have a B on my transcript. I'm usually a straight-A student, but I got a B in one course that was very chall …

Hi all! I'm an aspiring artist, and I'm wondering if I can submit my art portfolio to colleges that don't specifically ask for one. Would it be a good addition to my application or not? Thank you!

Hi! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got a score of 1450. I'm aiming for some competitive schools, and I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the SAT to try and get a higher score. I'm worried …

Hey all! I'm having trouble deciding between applying to larger universities and smaller colleges. I've heard that smaller colleges can actually offer some unique advantages. Can anyone help me unders …

Hi everyone, I was wondering if having a low GPA (3.0) would affect my eligibility for receiving student loans. I'm feeling stressed about paying for college and want to know what my options are. Any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges. What should I be doing right now to help ensure I'm prepared and have a strong application? Thanks in ad …

Hey, I'm planning to attend college next year, but I'm a bit worried. My GPA isn't the best, and I was wondering if I would still qualify for a student loan with these grades. Any guidance would be gr …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm trying to find a balance between maintaining a strong GPA and participating in extracurricular activities. Which do you think is more impor …