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Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been involved in a few different extracurricular activities throughout high school. I'm worried that switching activities might look bad on my college applications …
Hi collegevine, my SAT/ACT score is a bit below the average for one of my top-choice schools. Is it worth retaking the test to try and improve my score, or should I focus on other aspects of my applic …
Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my college essays, and I really want them to be unique and memorable. Do any of you have tips for making my essays stand out? What are some common clichés I should av …
Hi all, I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering when I should start working on my college applications. Is it too early to start now, or should I wait until senior year? Thanks for your help!
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm starting to prepare for my college applications. I'm curious about what factors are most important to colleges when they decide whether to admit a student or not. Is it ma …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific major. I want to make sure this passion comes across in my college application. What are some ways I can demonstrate my interest in this …
Hello! I'm concerned about the lack of AP classes at my high school and how it might affect my college application. Will colleges understand that AP courses weren't available to me? How can I demonstr …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and unfortunately, my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that this might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Can anyone offer some advice on how to …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being waitlisted at my top-choice college. If this happens, what should I do to improve my chances of getting off the waitl …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in yet. Is it important to have a specific major in mind when applying to college, or is it okay to be undecided? W …
Hi, I've been hearing a lot of conflicting information about what colleges value most in their applicants. Is there one factor that stands out above the rest? Thanks for any insight you can provide!
Hi everyone, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole college application process, and now I'm trying to understand how the FAFSA works. I know it's important for financial aid, but I'm not sure w …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that many colleges require a 'Why Us' essay as part of their application. I'm not sure how to write a strong one that stands out. Can anyone offer some advi …
Hey guys, so my school doesn't offer any AP classes and I'm kinda stressed about how that'll look on my college applications. I'm worried that colleges will think I didn't try hard enough or something …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research colleges. What resources or strategies would you recommend to find the best fit for me? Thanks in advance!
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important financial aid is in the college application process. How do I make sure I get the most financial aid possible? Thanks!
Hi collegevine, I'm passionate about art and have a strong portfolio, but I'm not planning on applying for an art-related major. Should I still submit my portfolio as part of my college applications? …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been participating in a few extracurriculars throughout high school. I'm wondering if I should join more clubs or activities in my senior year to boost my college app …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some highly competitive colleges. What should I know about the admissions process for colleges with low acceptance rates? Any tips or advice would b …
As I start to think about my college essays, I'm wondering what resources are available to help me write a strong essay. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!