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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about teacher recommendations for my college applications. How should I go about asking my teachers for recommendations, and are there any specific gui …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about when to submit my college applications. How should I decide whether to apply Early Decision or Regular Decision? What are the pros and cons of ea …

Hi all, I'm wondering how colleges view GPA in relation to course rigor. Is it better to have a high GPA with easier courses or a lower GPA with more challenging ones? Thanks for your help!

Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college applications. I feel like I have a pretty average profile with decent grades and test scores, but nothing that really makes …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some things I can do this summer to help improve my college applications? I'd really appreciate any sugg …

Hello! I've been struggling to find the right balance between my schoolwork and my extracurricular activities. I want to make sure I'm doing well in both areas, but I'm not sure how to manage my time …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How important are these letters in the overall college application process? And does anyone have tips for …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been looking at college rankings while researching schools. How much should I rely on these rankings when deciding which colleges to apply to? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering what are some good ways to demonstrate leadership on my college application. I'm involved in a few clubs, but I'm not in any leadership positio …

Hey collegevine, I've heard that applying early action or early decision can improve my chances of getting into my top-choice schools. What are the benefits of applying early, and how do I decide whet …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out what I want to major in when I go to college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to narrow it down. How did you choos …

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about taking a gap year after I graduate to gain some real-world experience and maybe do some volunteering. I know some colleges are okay …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and getting more and more anxious about the college application process. I keep hearing about the importance of having a 'hook' to stand out in top-tier school admissions. What …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been looking at various college rankings to help me decide where to apply. How important are these rankings in determining the quality of a college? Should I be hea …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and I'm struggling to decide on a major for college. How did you all choose your majors, and do you have any advice for me? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to create a strong college application. What are some things I should focus on or highlight in my application to help me …

Hey! I'm currently working on my personal essay for college applications, and I feel like it's missing something. What tips or advice do you have for making my essay stand out? Thanks so much!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP tests so far, but my scores aren't as high as I'd like them to be. I'm wondering how much AP scores matter for college admissions. Should I retake the …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and trying to plan my college application strategy. I'm wondering if applying Early Decision (ED) would give me a better chance of getting into my dream school, or …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my upcoming summer break to prepare for college applications. What are some productive ways I can spend my time to boost my chances of gettin …