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Hi, I'm just curious about how helpful the 'Network' part of CollegeVine really is. I have connected will all of my colleges that I plan/have applied to, and I was wondering if I should spend time fil …

24 years old

Currently living in SC 29488

Maine legal resident

US citizen

High school diploma 2014

Some college 0 credits

Seeking to start school within next few months

- college recruiting process

I'm a junior and I was just wondering because my weighted GPA looks much, much more impressive!

I have gotten two reviews recently (on two different essays) that gave very short comments, said everything was excellent, and did not highlight anything. The most recent essay was a first draft so I …

I’m specifically asking about programs and other opportunities.

It is an optional question, but should is it a good idea to answer it? If so, what are the do's and don'ts of writing a response?

How do I fill out my ISFAA? All the online tutorials say what answers are required, but how do I fill it? Do I print it out and fill it with a pen? Do I use a pdf editor and just print the last page f …

I just got nominated as my school's representative for the HOBY leadership seminar. Is this a good addition to my college application?

I am an international student and not able to pay for my css profile as it was showing an invalid transaction. I am using a visa debit card.

I heard some where that colleges tend to be biased towards specific races, is that true? If so, are there any studies? And also, do they choose specific races to look more diverse, rather than the ski …

I am starting work on a podcast and want to try and turn it into a very nice ec to further strengthen my application. How can I turn the podcast into an eye catching ec that will turn admission office …

I am applying to yygs and in one essay I have to write about my background, beliefs, values and something that has influenced me and articulate how it has shaped me.

Can anyone gimme some ideas what c …

I am currently a sophomore but I was hoping to apply to a school and get in for fall right at the end of my junior year.

share your opinion!

Current college student a BMCC

Hey guys,

I am recently admitted to Penn State and I heard that it 's one of the colleges which have the strongest alumni network in the states. Is it really that important?

I'm working on a scholarship application and part of it asks me to list my "in school extracurricular activities" and "outside of school extracurricular activities" separately. Obviously, things like …

There is a lot of Scholarship contest going on and some of my classmates and I are surprised to see 10 lists of available scholarship contest for the scholarship money. I know it is for college, but I …