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Hello collegevine! I'm considering applying to both public and private universities, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Are there any drawbacks to applying to both types of schools, or should I f …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about standardized testing. I've heard that some colleges require or recommend SAT Subject Tests, but I'm not sure if I need to t …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and due to some personal circumstances, I'm considering getting a GED instead of a high school diploma. I'm worried about how this will affect my chances of getting into co …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about the cost of applying to college. I've heard that some students can qualify for fee waivers, but I'm not sure if I meet the requir …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out where to apply Early Decision. I have a few schools in mind, but I'm not sure which one to choose. How did you decide where to apply ED? Any tips or …
Hi! I've taken a few AP classes, and while I've done well in the courses themselves, my AP scores aren't that great. Do colleges care about AP scores when reviewing applications, or are they more focu …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not exactly sure what the differences are. Can someone explain the differences between ED …
Hello! I'm a first-generation college student, and I'm curious if this status will have any impact on my chances of being admitted to competitive colleges. Can anyone share their experiences or knowle …
Hi collegevine, I'm a high school junior and I'm considering taking a gap year before starting college. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year, and how might it affect my college admissions p …
Hello! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with programs that align with my interests. I've found two colleges that seem perfect, but I'm having trouble deciding which one would be the bet …
Hey fellow applicants! I'm a junior and I'll be going on some college tours soon. I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits, so I'm wondering what questions I should ask during the tours. …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been starting to think about what major I want to pursue in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to narrow it down and make a decision. Can anyone …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges look for in applicants. What are the most important factors in the college admissions process, and what should I b …
Hey, I'm a junior who's starting to look into colleges, and I've been debating whether to apply for early action or regular decision. I know there are pros and cons to both, but I'm not sure which one …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What should I focus on during this time? Is it better to work on college applications, get an internship, or do …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I want to start reaching out to admissions officers at the colleges I'm interested in. What's the best way to communicate with them and ask questions without coming acros …
Hello! I'm really struggling with the Common App essay. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure which one to choose or how to get started. Does anyone have any tips on selecting a topic and writing a uni …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my academic path in college. Should I consider double majoring or minoring in addition to my primary major? What are the pros a …
Hi there! I'm a junior who's already feeling overwhelmed by the thought of juggling college applications with my schoolwork and extracurricular activities. What are some strategies for staying organiz …
Hey collegevine! I've heard that colleges like to see students taking challenging classes, but I'm worried that taking too many difficult courses will hurt my GPA. What's more important for college ad …