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Hey there, I want to make sure I stay on track with my college applications and not miss any important deadlines. What's the best way to create a timeline for the college application process?
Hi all, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to look into colleges for engineering, specifically mechanical engineering. I want to find a college that offers a good balance between c …
Hi collegevine! Junior here, and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I'm not sure if I should take more AP classes to challenge myself, even if it means my GPA might drop a bit, or if I sh …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I know I'll need to ask some of my teachers for letters of recommendation for college applications soon. I'm a little bit nervous about it and I'm not sure how to go about ask …
Hey guys! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm wondering what I should focus on this year to improve my chances of getting into a good college. I have a pretty good GPA and I'm involved in a …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college applications. I know that some schools require supplemental essays, and I want to make sure that mine are strong. Do you have any tips …
Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I've been thinking a lot about college applications. I have a pretty solid GPA and test scores, but I'm worried that my extracurriculars might …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research the college application process. I've heard about both the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure which one I should use. Can anyone explai …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior from outside the United States, and I'm interested in applying to American colleges. What should I be aware of as an international student? Are there any specific …
Hey everyone! As I start my college search, I'm not quite sure what factors I should be considering when deciding which colleges to apply to. What are some things you think are important to look for i …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering if it's a good idea to include a resume with my college application. Is it necessary? If so, what should I include on it? Thanks for your advice!
Hey! I'm taking a mix of AP and IB courses, and I'm wondering how colleges evaluate these classes. Do they view them as equally rigorous? Is one more impressive than the other to admissions officers? …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've heard that college admissions officers sometimes look at applicants' social media profiles. Is this true, and if so, how can I make sure my online pre …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm not sure whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other. How do I decide which one is right for me? Any advice would be grea …
Hello! I'm a junior starting to think about my college applications, and I've heard that the personal statement is a crucial part of it. I'm a bit stressed about how to make mine stand out. What shoul …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. What are the benefits of taking this route, and are there any drawbacks? Th …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really interested in applying to some competitive summer programs to boost my college application. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to make my …
Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about standing out among all the highly qualified applicants for the colleges I'm interested in. What can I do to make my application unique and memora …
I've heard that some students can get fee waivers for college applications, but I'm not sure how to find out if I qualify or how to request one. Does anyone have any advice on this topic? Thanks in ad …
Hey guys, I've heard that some colleges really value demonstrated interest, like attending campus visits and info sessions. I wasn't able to visit a few of my top choice schools in person due to COVID …