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Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I know it's time to start thinking about recommendation letters for college applications. I have a couple of teachers in mind, but I'm not sure how to approach them and …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out among the thousands of others. I know that I need to have strong academics and …

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Hello everyone! So, I'm currently a high school junior and I'm starting to seriously think about college applications. I have decent grades and test scores, but I'm worried about my application standi …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have a dream college that I really want to attend. I've heard that demonstrating interest is important, but I'm not sure what that entails. Can you guys give me some …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between applying Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision. What are the pros and cons of each option and how can I decide which one is right fo …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering applying Early Decision to my top choice, but I'm not sure if it's the best strategy. What are the pros and cons of applying ED? Any insights …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and my GPA isn't quite as high as I'd like it to be for college applications. What can I do to make up for a lower GPA? Are there other aspects of my application that I shou …

Hi there, I'm a junior and I've been homeschooled for the majority of my high school years. I'm worried that colleges might view this negatively. How do colleges typically view homeschooled students i …

Hey there, I'm a junior and I'm struggling to find colleges that feel like the right fit for me. I know it's important to consider factors like location, size, and academic programs, but I'm not sure …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been researching colleges to find the best fit for me. I know that finding the right college is important, but I'm not sure how to determine if a colleg …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the ACT or SAT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone pr …

Hi, I'm a homeschooled high school junior and I've been wondering how colleges view homeschoolers in the admissions process. I know that my application might look a bit different than those of traditi …

Hi there! I'm taking several AP courses this year, and I'm wondering how much weight colleges put on AP scores during the admissions process. Do good AP scores help my chances of admission, or are the …

Hi fellow students and collegevine! I have a college interview coming up, and I'm wondering what types of questions I should be prepared to ask my interviewer. I want to show genuine interest in the s …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I recently took the SAT/ACT. I got a decent score, but it's not quite as high as I was hoping for. Should I retake the test if I'm close to my target score, or should I focus …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm still unsure about what I want to major in. Is it possible to apply to college without declaring a major, or should I figure it out before applying? Any advice would …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'hook' for college admissions. I'm not sure if I have a unique quality or talent that would qual …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been wondering if colleges look at applicants' social media profiles during the admissions process. Should I be concerned about what's on mine? Than …

Hello! I'm researching colleges and trying to decide whether I want to apply to public or private universities. Can anyone help me understand the main differences between the two? Thank you!