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Hey everyone! I want to start working on my college essays soon, and I'm wondering what I can do to make them stand out. I've heard that admissions officers read so many essays, and I want to make sur …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges. I want to make sure I choose a college that's a good financial fit for me and my family. What factors should I consider when evaluating t …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I want to make sure I have a strong application, but I'm not sure where to start. What are so …
Hello! I recently heard about online college fairs and I'm wondering if they're worth attending. Do they provide valuable information and opportunities to connect with admissions officers? What has be …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a few schools that I'm really interested in. Is it possible to apply Early Decision to more than one school? If not, how should I decide which one to apply to? Th …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the colleges I want to apply to. I know it's important to have a balanced list, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about creating one. Can any …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. I know that financial aid packages can vary widely, but I'm not sure what factors I should consider when comparing t …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges. I'm curious about the benefits of attending college in a different state, but I'm also a little nervous about being so f …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm finding it a bit overwhelming to narrow down my list of potential colleges. Can anyone help me understand what factors I should think about when creating my l …
Hello! I've noticed that many colleges have gone test-optional recently. Should I apply to test-optional colleges if I don't have great test scores? How do admissions officers evaluate applicants at t …
Hi there, I'm a high school junior and I'm getting ready for college interviews. I'm a little bit nervous and unsure about how to prepare. Can someone from CollegeVine give me some tips on how to make …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I know that paying for college can be expensive, so I want to start looking for scholarships. I'm not sure when the best time to start searching is, or where to find them. C …
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm really interested in getting involved in research before I go to college. I'm not sure how to find opportunities or reach out to professors. Can anyone give me some advice …
Hello! I'm considering transferring to a different college after my freshman year, and I'm curious about how colleges view transfer students. Is it more difficult to get accepted as a transfer student …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been trying to research colleges, but I can't visit them in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. What are some alternative ways I can get a feel for a college's c …
Hey, I'm a high school junior, and I've been wondering whether it's better to have a high GPA from taking easier classes or a slightly lower GPA from taking more challenging courses. I know that colle …
Hi everyone! I've been researching college application timelines and came across the concept of Early Decision. I know it's binding, but are there any benefits to applying ED? If so, how do I decide i …
Hi there! I'm a junior and starting to think about letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I go about asking teachers for letters? What's the best way to approach them, and when …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. I've held some leadership positions in school clubs, but I'm not sure if that's enough. W …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been homeschooled my entire life. I'm curious how colleges view homeschool applicants and if there's anything I can do to make my application more competitive. Thanks …