Juniors

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

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Hey :) I'm currently a sophomore about to be a Junior after the summer. I didn't join the ACE program and I'm wondering I'd I should've. Will it look bad if I didn't join? Does the ACE program give y …

Hey y’all! I just completed my first year of college at a B10 school and in appreciation for all of the help I received from everyone on my college journey I thought I would lay a few things out that …

Hi i am finishing off my junior year and i have realized i am lacking in extracurricular's, If i boost my extracurricular's my senior year will they still be considered in my application to college? O …

I'm weighing my options on whether or not I should take AP seminar and research. If I do, I can get both a capstone diploma and an AP seminar and research certificate.

Would these look good on a colleg …

This upcoming summer, I'll be a Junior. I'm looking for tips and ideas for what I could be doing to help my future. I aspire to study abroad in another country (Iceland especially), become a foreign s …

Hi! I still have the chance to change my classes for my junior year and I have been struggling with what path to take. I want to take rigorous classes, but not overdo it because I also want to partici …

I am a sophomore and I have had many questions about the process. Do you start the application process junior or senior year? Is there any way to boost your GPA before application season? What is usua …

I am wondering whether or not it would be possible for me to take the PSAT to see if I can get into a scholarship program of some type. The issue is, is that I am not currently enrolled into any high …

I'm a Junior who aims to become a commercial airline pilot, but it's hard to find information on aviation-focused programs. Can someone please share tips on what to do to prepare for this type of care …

Hey, I'm looking for some help in deciding what to do with my summer this year and I think i should focus on extracurriculars since my academics are strong but ECs are weaker than they should be. I ha …

I got rejected from LEDA after passing the first two rounds..... :DDDDD

Hello! I am a sophomore and recently received my schedule for next year. I got into all four AP classes that I signed up for, which is excellent. Two of these classes are regarded as easier (AP French …

HI, I want to take online classes over the summer to boost my GPA, What are some of the best online providers that has good curriculum and good selection of courses.

hello my name is Jennifer Otlowsky i am a junior at maurice J Mcdonough high school and i am trying to boost my GPA up to a 4.15 what can i do to boost my GPA up

Theatre or theater. Theatre is referring to the art of acting whilst theater is referring to the place like an auditorium or stage. A fact that many people involved in the arts will know, but will an …

HI! I noticed that CollegeVine simulates chance using an unweighted GPA. I don't exactly see how that will accurately demonstrate the chances of college admission. My school is very competitive and ri …

Hey, I'm not that good at writing essays and was wondering if anyone knew of some good no essay scholarships?

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I was wondering what your thoughts were on applying test optional or not. I am not looking at any colleges that are too prestigious, but I am looking at some schools that seem to have higher expec …

What are some good Science and/or Writing Competitions for high school students to participate in?

I need new study tricks, and better ways to be able to sit down and get my homework done? I can tell that my grades struggle due to the fact that I cannot consistently do my homework, and at the end o …