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Hey guys, I've been trying to show my interest in my dream college by attending virtual events and connecting with current students. I'm just curious if colleges really take demonstrated interest into …

Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I've been looking at college rankings to help me decide where to apply. How much weight should I give to these rankings? Are they really important when choosing a …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any major mistakes when applying to college. What are some common pitfalls or things to avoid during the application process? I'd really …

Hi! I've heard that many colleges have a 'holistic' admissions process, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can you explain what it entails and how it might affect my chances of getting accepted …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about how the reputation of a college might affect my future success. I know that prestigious schools can open doors, but is it really that importan …

Hi! I'm a junior, and I've heard that some students choose to attend a community college before transferring to a four-year school. What are the benefits of this path, and how would it impact my colle …

Hi everyone! I have a pretty specific major in mind (marine biology), and I'm wondering if it's worth applying to colleges that don't offer that specific major. I'm worried about limiting my options, …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm wondering if I need to submit both scores to colleges, or if I can just submit the one I performed better on. Do colleges h …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if taking a foreign language in high school is necessary for college admissions. Can anyone give me some insight on this? I'd really appreciate it!

Hey collegevine, I'm trying to decide whether I should apply Early Decision or Early Action for my top-choice schools. Can you explain the differences between the two and help me figure out which one …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges over the next few months. What should I do during these visits to get the most out of them? Any tips or suggestions are apprec …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research colleges. I have a wide range of interests and I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in. Is it looked down upon if I apply to college as a …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between attending a large university or a small college. What are the pros and cons of each? How can I determine which one is the right fit for me? A …

Hey guys! I'm curious about how important standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are in the college admissions process. Do they carry a lot of weight or are other factors more important? Thanks for any in …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really interested in studying abroad during college. Should I consider study abroad programs when choosing a college? What are some factors to keep in mind when looking at …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm involved in a few extracurriculars, but I don't hold any leadership positions. How important are these positions in the college admissions process? Should I try to take on …

Hey all, I'm a junior and I've been hearing a lot about test-optional schools. Should I consider applying to these schools if my standardized test scores aren't as strong as I'd like? What are the pro …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with balancing school work and preparing for college applications. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage my time effectively and sta …

Hi all, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching different college application platforms, like the Common App, Coalition App, and individual college applications. I'm not sure which one …

Hey everyone, I'm just curious about the waitlist process for college admissions. If I get waitlisted at a college, what are the chances of getting accepted later? And what can I do to improve my chan …