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Hey, I'm a junior who's taken the SAT twice already, and I'm considering taking it one more time to improve my score. Do colleges look down on multiple attempts or do they just consider your highest s …

Hi, due to the current situation, I can't visit colleges in person. What are some alternative ways I can research and get a feel for the schools I'm interested in? Thanks for your suggestions!

Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how much my demonstrated financial need will play a role in the admissions process. Do colleges take this into consideration when making decisions, and …

Hey there! I've been considering reaching out to current college students at some of the schools I'm interested in to get their perspective on the college experience. Is this a good idea, or would it …

Hi all, I'm working on my college list and I'm worried that I might be applying to too many colleges. Is there a downside to applying to a large number of schools? How many colleges should I aim to ap …

Hi all! I'm a junior, and I'm working on putting together a balanced list of colleges to apply to. How do I decide if a college should be considered a reach, target, or safety school for me? Are there …

Hey guys, I've heard that applying Early Decision can boost your chances of getting into a college, but I'm not sure if it's worth committing to a school without knowing about financial aid. What are …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior starting to think about my college essays. I'm not the best writer and I'm really nervous about this part of the application process. Does anyone have any tips or resources f …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering how important SAT/ACT scores are in the college admissions process. I've taken both tests, but my scores aren't as high as I'd like them to be. Sho …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. How did you all find inspiration for your essays? Any advice wo …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and starting to think about whether I should apply Early Decision or Early Action to any colleges. How do you decide which schools to apply to ED/EA? Any advice would be supe …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching colleges to apply to. I've noticed that some schools have very low acceptance rates, which makes me hesitant to apply. Should I still consid …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide what classes to take next year. I want to challenge myself with AP courses, but I'm worried about maintaining a high GPA. Is it better to take more AP …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about college admissions. What are the best ways to prepare and make myself a competitive applicant? Any tips or resources would be greatly a …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by the college application process. How can I manage my time effectively and make sure I stay on track with everything? Any suggestions woul …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take a more rigorous course load or focus on maintaining a high GPA. Which do colleges value more? I'm a bit stressed about making the right …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'm going to pay for college. I know that scholarships can be a big help, but I'm not sure where to find them or how to apply. Can anyone …

Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I'm not sure how I should go about choosing which colleges to apply to. I have a general idea of what I want to study, but I'm ov …

Hey everyone! I'm a little bit stressed because I need to start thinking about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some people do better on one test over the other, but I'm not sure …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken the SAT once but didn't get the score I wanted. I'm planning to retake it, but I'm worried that colleges might view multiple attempts negatively. Is this some …