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Hey there! I have a quick question about college admissions. Do colleges typically look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? My school uses a weighted scale, and I'm curious about how this might affect my …

Hey everyone, I've heard some conflicting information about early decision applications. I have two top-choice schools, and I'm wondering if I can apply early decision to both of them. Is this allowed …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and have been hearing about college interviews. I'm a bit nervous because I've never been great at interviews. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare for colle …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT for the first time. My score was okay, but I feel like I could do better. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score, or should …

Hello! I've been doing some research on standardized tests and I'm a bit confused about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. Is there one that's preferred by colleges or one that's generally easier? …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options. What factors should I consider when deciding on a college? I know location and majors are impor …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been taking a couple of AP classes this year. I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP tests and I'm wondering how much weight colleges put on AP test scores. Do good s …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can improve your chances of getting in. What are some ways to show a college that you're genuinely interested in atte …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard about college fairs happening in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth attending one, though. What are the benefits of going to a college fair, and what …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching different colleges. I came across the term 'demonstrated interest' and was wondering how much colleges actually take this into account during …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior planning to visit some colleges soon. How can I make the most of these visits? What should I look for during my time on campus? Are there any specific questions I should ask? …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've started to research colleges. I have a few top-choice schools, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate my interest in them. Can anyone provide some advice on what I can …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been studying for the SAT and ACT, but I'm not sure how much these scores actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Can a strong application make up for a lower …

Hey there, I'm a junior, and I'm worried about not getting into my dream school. I know it's a competitive process, and I want to be prepared for the possibility of not getting in. What should I do if …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm struggling to decide between two potential majors for college. I'm interested in both subjects, but I'm not sure how to choose the one that's right for me. Can anyone provi …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been researching different colleges and their application processes. I've come across some schools with rolling admissions and I'm wondering if I should consider applying …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering if colleges look at senior year grades when making admissions decisions. I've heard mixed opinions on this, so I'm not sure what to believe. …

Hi everyone! I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can help your chances of admission. Can someone explain what demonstrated interest is and how it affects the admissions process? What a …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I'm a little bit stressed about my standardized test scores. I'm just wondering how important SAT/ACT scores are in the college admissions process. CollegeVine, …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out what colleges are looking for in their applicants. What qualities and experiences do you think make someone stand out to admission …