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Hi everyone! I've heard a lot about the Common App, but I'm not exactly sure what it is or how it works. Can someone explain it to me, and is it something I should be using when I apply to colleges? T …

Hi everyone! As a high school junior, I want to be as prepared as possible for the college application process. Are there any steps or resources you recommend for me to utilize in order to be more pre …

Hello, I'm a junior and I want to create an activities resume to showcase my extracurricular involvement and achievements. What should I include in this resume, and how should I format it? Thanks in a …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. What is the best way to prepare for these visits, and how can I make sure I get the most out of my time on campus? Thanks …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college interviews. How should I prepare for them? What are some common questions I should be ready to answer? I'm a little bit stressed about maki …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide which colleges to apply to. I know that location and campus are important factors to consider, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for. Can an …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about visiting some college campuses to get a feel for the schools I'm interested in. When is the best time to start these visits, and how can I make the mo …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about college counselors and how they can help with the application process. I'm wondering if it's necessary to have a college counselor, or if I can n …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior starting my college search journey. Where do you guys find the most helpful information about colleges? Any websites or resources you would recommend? Thanks so much!

Hey there, I'm a junior who's started researching the college application process, and I'm a bit confused about the Common App. Can anyone help me understand what it is, how it works, and any tips for …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior with not-so-great standardized test scores, but I feel like I have a strong personal story to tell. Can a well-written essay make up for my lower scores? Also, CollegeVine, y …

Hi, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm really passionate about art. I've been considering submitting an art portfolio with my college applications, even though I'm not planning on majoring in art. W …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with rolling admissions. Do you think it's a good idea to apply to these types of schools? What are the pros and cons of rolling admissions? T …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been taking a few AP classes this year. I'm wondering how colleges view AP classes in the admissions process. Are they seen as a positive factor, or …

Hi there, I'm a high school junior and I've heard that colleges value demonstrated leadership in applicants. How important is it to show leadership in extracurricular activities, and how can I showcas …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to a few colleges through their Early Action programs. Is it possible to apply to more than one college this way, or am I limited to just one? Thank …

Hey, I'm a junior with a 3.4 GPA, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. However, I have some strong extracurriculars like being the president of a club and doin …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to brainstorm college essay topics. Are there any good resources for finding essay prompts from different colleges? Thanks for your suggestions!

Hi there! I'm a junior and I want to start preparing for potential college interviews. What's the best way to prepare and what kind of questions should I expect? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Hey! I'm a high school junior, and I'm already starting to feel stressed about how I'll balance my schoolwork and college applications next year. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to manage b …