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I feel very good about all of my extracurriculars and clubs but my SAT and GPA are a little lower than wanted.

Okay, so recently, I've been getting into writing, and I heard CCA has a creative writing program. I'm wondering if I need a portfolio for the school or not, and if so, what all do I need in the portf …

I have a 36 ACT (36E, 36M, 36R, 36S) and a 1560 SAT (790M, 760R). While I am happy with my SAT score, it's not as strong as my ACT and I am wondering if it will hurt or help to submit it as well.

Hi everyone!

So UPenn is one of my dream schools, I plan on potentially applying ED, but I am unsure on what to apply for within the school. My ultimate goal is to go into investment banking or fund ma …

Hi! I'm entering freshman year. This summer I'm attending one of Columbia University's pre-college programs (Online immersion for 1 week) I'm wondering if this looks appealing for colleges. Will it ca …

I'm a junior, planning to go into the "premed" track, and I'm debating between AP classes for social studies and math during my senior year.

For social studies:

Should I take AP Psychology or AP Econom …

I am debating whether to take AP stats or Spanish IV. I am interesting into going into business and my schedule will consist of APUSH, AP Micro, Honors English IV, Honors Calculus, Honors Physics, and …

Hi everyone! I have decided that I want to go to NAU. (Northern Arizona University) I've already been accepted, but I just realized/remembered that I have a friend that is graduating from NAU this yea …

I was thinking about doing a study abroad program my senior year, but I can't find any to Spanish speaking countries are merit based and that fit my needs. I want to choose what will look good on an …

Hello!

So if I need help with marketing for an organization or an event that I created, could I share it through collegevine if anyone wants to participate in it or does that break the community guidel …

Okay, so I don't know if either of my parents has gone to college. Do I put that I'm a first-gen student or not?

I recently received a recommendation letter from a startup company that I work with, and it made me wonder how I should plan for recommendation letters.

I wanted to know how many other recommendations …

I'm a junior in a vocational high school where I study both academics and am in the dental assisting program, where I can enter the workforce directly after graduation with all the qualifications for …

I just recently received a letter saying I've been nominated to be a Delegate representing my high school and state, but I was wondering if it was ACTUALLY legit? I've done a bit of research on it, an …

I just recently received a letter saying I've been nominated to be a Delegate representing my high school and state, but I was wondering if it was ACTUALLY legit? I've done a bit of research on it, an …

any programs/internships i can do over the summer?

(for someone going into pre-med)

I'm currently a freshman, and AP's are offered starting sophomore year at my school. With my current academic plan, I'd be taking 2 AP's next year, 4 junior year, and 5 senior year (+1 DE course). I w …

I have a low gpaand it’s my senior year. It like a 1.9 because I got covid and got really sick my 10 and 11th grade of high school and I was in an out of hospitals because of covid. I really want to g …

Yes, I applied for Old Dominion University and the essay component was not required, and I did the essay component.