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Hi everyone! I'm a little stressed about my SAT scores. I've taken it twice, but I'm not satisfied with my results. Is it frowned upon by colleges if I take it a third time? I'm worried that it might …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. It's a bit overwhelming, and I'm not sure where to start. What are some good resources for findi …
Hello, I'm a bit stressed about asking my teachers for recommendation letters. I want to make sure I ask in a polite and respectful way. What's the best approach to this? Should I do it in person or v …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I know that some colleges require a 'Why this college?' essay as part of their application. What's the best way to approach this type of essay, and how can I make mine stand o …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I want to use my summer break to strengthen my college application. What are some activities or experiences that would be beneficial for me to pursue? I'd rea …
I'm a junior, and I recently changed high schools due to personal circumstances. I'm concerned about how this may be perceived by college admissions officers. How should I address this change in my co …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I will be the first person in my family to attend college. What should I know about the college application process as a first-generation student? Are there any resour …
Hi, I'm thinking about applying to a school through early action or early decision, but I'm not sure how to choose the right one. What factors should I consider when selecting an early action/early de …
Hi all, I'm a bit stressed about my course load. I've only taken a few AP classes so far, and I'm worried that I'm not taking enough to be competitive when I apply to colleges. Is this something I sho …
I want to start researching financial aid options, but I'm not sure where to begin. What are some good websites or resources to help me find scholarships and other financial aid opportunities? Thanks …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about housing options for when I go to college. I'm not sure if I should choose on-campus or off-campus housing. CollegeVine, can you provid …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard a lot about Early Decision from my friends and counselors. However, I'm not exactly sure how the process works. Can someone explain what Early Decisi …
Hi there! I'm a bit stressed about deciding whether to apply early action or regular decision to my top choice school. I've heard that applying early can increase your chances, but I'm worried that I …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out which extracurricular activities to focus on this year. What kind of activities do colleges value most? Should I focus on leade …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make sure my college application is as strong as possible. What are the key components of a strong application, and how can I showcase my achievements and skil …
Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. I'm wondering how important this factor is and what I can d …
Hey everyone, I know it's important to have a sense of what I want to study in college, but I'm struggling to decide on a major. How did you all choose your majors, and what advice do you have for som …
Hi, I'm a junior starting to think about my college applications, and I'm wondering how to make my personal statement stand out. I want to make sure it's unique and represents me well. Any tips or adv …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I've been trying to learn about financial aid for college. I'm feeling a bit confused about the different types of aid and how they work. Can someone explain the basic …
Hey guys, I'm debating whether or not to take some AP classes next year, but I'm worried they might hurt my GPA. Is it better to get a higher grade in a regular class or risk getting a lower grade in …