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Hello! I'm a junior, and as I begin to brainstorm ideas for my college essays, I'm considering writing about a personal challenge I've faced. However, I'm worried that it might come across as complain …
Hey guys! I want to ask a teacher from my sophomore year for a recommendation letter, but we haven't talked much since then. How should I approach them? Thanks for any suggestions!
Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been researching different colleges online, but I haven't had the chance to visit many campuses in person. Is it really important to visit colleges before applying, or …
Just out of curiosity, I was wondering what might happen if someone were caught plagiarizing an essay for their college application. I've heard a few stories about students being caught, and I am genu …
Hey guys, I'm finding it difficult to decide between a research university and a liberal arts college. Is there a research university with a liberal arts vibe where I can get the best of both worlds? …
Hi guys! I'm a junior and I want to start a club at my high school related to one of my passions. I think it would be a great addition to my college application, but I'm not sure how to go about start …
Hello, I've taken the SAT/ACT multiple times and have some better scores than others. Do I need to report all of my scores to colleges, or can I just send my highest scores? What is the typical proces …
Hey guys! I have a few college interviews coming up and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good questions that I can ask the interviewer to show my interest and learn more about the colle …
Hi all! I'm a little bit stressed about whether or not I should take the SAT or ACT since many colleges are going test-optional. If I decide not to submit my scores, will it hurt my chances? Is it bet …
Hi everyone, I'm interested in double majoring when I go to college. However, I'm worried that the workload might be too much for me to handle. Can anyone who's been through this experience share thei …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking of applying for Early Action at one college and Regular Decision at others. Is it possible to apply for both, or do I have to choose one or the other? What are the pros and …
Hello, as I'm drafting my college essay, I'm wondering if incorporating quotes from authors, public figures, or other sources is a good idea. Can it enhance my essay by providing a different perspecti …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I want to know what qualities colleges are looking for in applicants. I want to make sure I'm presenting myself in the best way possible. Can anyone give me an idea of …
Hi fellow students and collegevine! I'm a junior, and I've been stressing about my SAT/ACT scores. How much weight do colleges really give to standardized test scores in the admissions process? Will a …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply Early Action or Regular Decision to my top choice school. Is there a significant advantage to applying early? I'm a little bit stressed about making …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my living situation in college. How do I decide whether to live on campus or off campus? What are some factors I should consider? Thanks for y …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing about test-optional colleges. Can anyone explain how this works and if it's possible to apply to college without submitting SAT or ACT scores? Will n …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions, but I'm really worried about the possibility of getting rejected from my top-choice school. How did you all handle reject …
I was just wondering if it's better to have a title for my college essay or just leave it without one. Will it make any difference in the admissions process? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college applications are as strong as possible. What are some common mistakes that I should avoid making on my applications? Any advice on how to …