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Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if colleges prefer applicants with a well-rounded application or those with a more focused one. I have a variety of interests and extracurricul …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges view AP classes when considering applications. I've taken a few AP classes, but I'm not sure if that's enough or if I should t …
Hi there! I've taken the SAT/ACT multiple times, and I'm not sure if I need to submit all of my scores to colleges. Can I choose which scores to send, or do colleges require that I send all of them? T …
Hello collegevine! I was wondering, what are some effective strategies for showing a college that I'm genuinely interested in attending their school? I've heard that attending events and visiting the …
Hey, I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT for the first time. I didn't do as well as I had hoped, and I'm feeling pretty stressed about it. Does anyone have any tips on how to improve my score for …
Hey guys! I've heard about honors programs at some colleges, but I'm not sure what the benefits are. Can anyone explain the advantages of being in an honors program and whether it's worth pursuing? Th …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look into financial aid options for college. The whole process seems really confusing, and I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone give me so …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been stressing about my SAT and ACT scores. I know they're just one part of my application, but I'm not sure how much weight they hold in the admissions process. Ca …
Hi all! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm beginning to research colleges. There are so many options out there and I'm struggling to figure out which one would be the best fit for me. How did you gu …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm hoping to get some merit-based scholarships to help pay for college. What can I do to improve my chances of receiving these scholarships? Any advice would be appreci …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about applying to college. There are so many options out there and I want to make sure I pick one that's a good fit for me. Can you …
Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide if I should take harder classes and risk getting lower grades, or stick with easier classes and maintain a high GPA. What do colleges value more: a high GPA or a chal …
Hi friends! I'm in the process of creating my college list and I need some help finding good safety schools. I have a 3.8 GPA and a 1400 SAT. My intended major is computer science. Can anyone suggest …
Hello everyone! I'm starting to think about my college essays and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I want to write an essay that stands out and showcases my personality, but I don't know where to start. …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges, but I'm not sure where to start when it comes to evaluating their academic programs. What factors should I be considering, and where can I …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about demonstrated interest lately. How important is it to show colleges that you're genuinely interested in attending their school? Are the …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'spike' or a special talent to stand out in college applications. Is this really necessary to get into a top schoo …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college interviews. What are some tips for having a successful interview? How can I prepare and make a good impression? Thanks for any guidance!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what kind of college environment I want. I know that college size can make a big difference, but I'm not sure if I'd prefer a small, medium, …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been considering both in-state and out-of-state colleges. Can anyone give me some advice on the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which option …