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Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've started researching colleges. I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can potentially improve your chances of admission. What are some effective ways to …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering if colleges care about class rank when reviewing applications. My school doesn't rank students, so I'm not sure if that puts me at a disadvanta …

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying early decision to my top choice school, but I've heard mixed opinions on whether it actually helps or not. Can anyone share their experience or thoughts on this? …

Hi everyone! I've heard a lot about the Common App and I'm considering using it for my college applications. What are the benefits of applying through the Common App and is it a good option for me? Th …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about going into the medical field after I graduate. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which high school classes w …

So, I'm trying to put together my college list, but I feel like I'm drowning in options. How did you guys figure out which schools to apply to? What are some key factors I should consider? Just lookin …

Hey everyone, I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. What are some ways I can show leadership in my extracurricular activities or other aspects of my applicati …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year to prepare for college applications. What are some things I should be doing to get ready for the application proce …

Hey collegevine! I'm planning my senior year schedule, and I'm not sure which AP classes I should take. Should I choose the ones I'm most interested in or the ones that will look best on my college ap …

Hey everyone! So, my freshman year was a bit of a mess and my GPA suffered because of it. I've improved a lot since then, but I'm worried that my earlier grades will hold me back when applying to top …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I've been hearing a lot about financial aid. I'm not sure if I would qualify for any assistance and I don't want to miss out on opportunities. How can I find out …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to plan my college applications. I've heard about early action and early decision but I'm not sure about the differences between them. Can someone explain the mai …

Hey there! I just found out my class rank, and I'm a little disappointed. I'm starting to worry about how it will affect my college applications. Can anyone help me understand the importance of class …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide which standardized test to take - the SAT or the ACT. I'm not sure which one would be better for me. CollegeVine, can you give me some …

I want to make sure my college application stands out. What are some things I should be focusing on to build a strong application? Thanks for any suggestions!

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been wondering how important community service is for college applications. How much weight do colleges place on volunteer work, and what types of community service act …

Hey, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure what I should put down as my intended major on my college appli …

Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been taking a mix of regular and honors classes. Would colleges prefer that I take more AP classes in my senior year, or do they not care too much about cour …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the importance of finding a college that's a good 'fit' for you. How important is this really, and how can I determine if a college is a good fit for me? Any personal …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm curious about how college waitlists work. How do colleges decide who to take off the waitlist, and what can I do to increase my chances of getting off the waitlist if I en …