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Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'll be the first person in my family to attend college. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process and I'm not sure where to start. What resources or support are avail …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my college essay, and I'm looking for some writing tips to make it stand out. If you have any suggestions or advice on how to write a strong college essay, please …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm planning on taking the ACT soon. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared, but I'm not sure what the best way to study for it is. Any tips or advice on ho …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I'm not completely satisfied with my score, and I'm not sure if I should retake the test or just focus on other aspects of my application. What do …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges weigh standardized test scores and GPA when making admissions decisions. Do they place more importance on one over the other? Any ins …
Hi there! I'm a junior starting the college search process, and I want to make sure I have a good list of safety schools in addition to my reach and match schools. Can anyone recommend some good safet …
Hey guys, I'm applying to some highly competitive colleges, and I'm worried about standing out among all the other talented applicants. What can I do to make my application unique and memorable? Any a …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I was wondering if colleges take class rank into account when reviewing applications. My school ranks students, but I'm not sure if it's something I should be concerned about. …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. How should I approach my teachers or counselors? What's the best way to ensure they write a strong letter? Any …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges with large applicant pools. I want to make sure I stand out, but I'm not sure what I can do to set myself apart. What are s …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I'm not sure how to choose a major. Can anyone offer any advice or tips? Thanks in advance!
Hi there! I've heard that demonstrated interest and interviews can play a role in college admissions, but I'm not sure how important they really are. Can anyone share their experience or knowledge on …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm a bit worried about getting strong recommendation letters for my college applications. How important are they, and what can I do to make sure my teachers write good ones …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Are there any resources or services, like collegevine, that can help guide me through the application p …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to get a better understanding of what colleges are looking for in applicants. What are the most important factors that colleges consider when reviewing applicatio …
Hi everyone, I'm freaking out a little bit. I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I just realized that I need letters of recommendation from teachers, but I …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering if colleges care about my freshman year grades. I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but I've improved significantly since then. Will my …
Hey everybody, I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon and I want to make sure I get the most out of my visits. What are some things I should do while I'm on campus to help me decide if a college …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been finding it challenging to balance my schoolwork and extracurricular activities. I want to do well in both, but I'm not sure how to manage my time effectively. C …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to think about college. I know that choosing the right college is very important, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Can anyone give me some advice on …