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Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to improve my college application by getting involved in more extracurriculars. Can you guys recommend some activities that would look good on my …

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Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to college. I know that it's really competitive, especially for top-tier schools. What can I do to stand out in the application proc …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning to visit some colleges in the coming months. What should I know about college visits and tours, and how can I make the most of them? Any tips or advice w …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that having a good relationship with your counselor is important for college applications. What are some ways I can build a strong relationship wi …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the application process. How important are these interviews? Do they really make a difference in the admissions pro …

With many colleges going test-optional due to COVID-19, I'm having trouble deciding whether to submit my SAT scores or not. My scores are decent, but not outstanding. How can I determine whether it's …

Hi all! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and scored a 1450. While I know it's a decent score, I can't help but wonder if I should retake it to improve my chances of getting into top colleges. Wo …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying to some summer programs to help boost my college application. Are these programs really important for college admissions, or should I focus …

I'm a little bit stressed about my SAT score, as I've always struggled with standardized tests. I have a strong GPA, but I'm worried that my test scores might hold me back. How much do colleges really …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I've been wondering how much colleges consider senior year grades when making admissions decisions. Should I be focusing on maintaining a strong GPA throughout senior year, …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some productive activities or programs that I can participate in to strengthen my college applications? Thanks …

Hey guys! I'm starting to prepare for standardized tests, and I'm not sure if I should take both the SAT and ACT or just focus on one of them. Can anyone give me some advice on this? Thanks!

Hey there, I'm a junior and I've noticed that a lot of colleges are going test-optional. Are standardized test scores still important in the college admissions process, or should I focus on other part …

Hello everyone! I have been running a small online business for a couple of years now, and it has taught me valuable lessons in marketing, finance, and time management. I'm unsure if I should include …

Hey collegevine, I recently took the SAT and my score was lower than I expected (around 1300). I have good grades and extracurriculars, but I'm worried that my SAT score will negatively impact my appl …

Hey guys, I'm not exactly sure what I want to study in college, so I'm considering applying as an undecided major. Is this a good idea, or will it hurt my chances of getting accepted? Should I choose …

Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying for financial aid. I know that the cost of college can be a big factor in deciding where to go, but I'm not sure if I can apply for aid before …

Greetings everyone! I'm currently considering applying to some test-optional schools, but I'm unsure if I should send my SAT/ACT scores or not. Could you please offer some advice on how to make this d …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it generally okay to use the same essay for multiple college applications, or should I write a unique essa …