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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 …

Hi, everyone! I just took the SAT/ACT and I'm not sure if I should retake it to try for a higher score. How do you decide if it's worth it? Thanks for any input!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and with many colleges now offering test-optional admissions, I'm not sure if I should submit my standardized test scores or not. Can someone give me some adv …

Hi everyone! I recently took the SAT/ACT, and I'm not thrilled with my scores. Should I retake the test, or focus on other aspects of my application? How much do colleges really care about these score …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school and I'm really interested in applying to the University of Washington's computer science program. I've heard it's super competitive, even for in-state applicants. I'm …