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Hey guys, I'm a junior right now, and I've been thinking about writing my Common App essay. I've heard that having a unique and compelling essay can really make a difference in the admissions process. …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of the college admissions process. I'm curious about what factors colleges consider most important when evaluating applicants. Ca …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and am starting to think about my college application essays. I've heard that many colleges ask a 'Why this college?' question, and I'm unsure how to approach it. Ca …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior who's been researching colleges, and I was thinking about applying Early Decision to more than one college. I know it's binding, but I'm a little bit stressed about …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about my college essays, but I'm struggling to come up with a good topic. Does anyone have any advice on how to find a unique and interesting topic? Thanks i …
Hey everyone! I'm going to need letters of recommendation for my college applications, and I'm not sure how to ask my teachers for them. What's the best way to approach them and make sure they write a …
Hi everyone! I'm feeling stressed because my GPA is below the average for some of the colleges I'm interested in. Is it still worth applying, or should I focus on schools where my GPA is more competit …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I've been involved in a few extracurricular activities throughout high school. However, I'm worried that they might not be unique or interesting enough to stand out on my c …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to put together a list of colleges to apply to. I've heard that it's important to have a mix of reach, match, and safety schools, but I'm not sure how to determ …
Hey everyone! My parents and I have different opinions on what colleges I should apply to. How can I have a productive conversation with them and find a compromise? I want to make sure we're all on th …
Hi, I'm putting together my college list and I've heard that I should have a few 'safety' schools on it. What exactly qualifies as a safety school, and how many should I include on my list? Thanks for …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've taken both the ACT and SAT. I'm wondering if it's beneficial to submit both scores to colleges, or if I should just submit the one that's stronger. What do you guys think …
Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed because I've taken some SAT Subject Tests and have done well on them, but the colleges I'm applying to don't require them. Is it still possible to submit these scores t …
Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I've taken some dual enrollment courses at my local community college. Will these credits transfer to a four-year college, and if so, how do I go about making sure th …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help your chances of getting in. How important is it really, and what are some ways to show demonstr …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm struggling with how to research colleges effectively. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming. Can anyone give me some tips on how to find t …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior with my sights set on some top-ranked colleges. I have a good GPA, strong extracurriculars, and I'm planning to take the SAT soon. What else can I do to improve my chances of …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a pretty clear idea of what I want to do career-wise. How do I choose a college that will best prepare me for my career goals? What factors should I consider when …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been researching college application deadlines. I've come across Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision, but I'm not sure what the differences are betw …
I'm starting to plan some college tours, but I want to make sure I get the most out of them. What should I be looking for and what questions should I ask during my visits? Thanks for any tips!