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Hello collegevine! I'm curious about how much weight AP courses and exams have in the college admissions process. I've taken a few AP classes and plan on taking more next year. Should I prioritize get …

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Hi all, I'm wondering how colleges view GPA in relation to course rigor. Is it better to have a high GPA with easier courses or a lower GPA with more challenging ones? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT and got a pretty good score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try and get an even better one. Is it worth it, or should I focus on other aspec …

Hi all! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and scored a 1450. While I know it's a decent score, I can't help but wonder if I should retake it to improve my chances of getting into top colleges. Wo …

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I'm feeling a bit stressed about balancing my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college applications during my senior year. How did you guys manage your time and stay organized? Any tips or advice wou …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've been working hard on maintaining my GPA. I'm aiming for a top-tier college, but I'm not sure what GPA they expect. Can anyone give me an idea of what GP …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges recently. I've found so many schools that I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if it's okay to apply to a large number of them. How many col …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been taking a bunch of AP classes. I'm curious about the significance of AP scores in college admissions. Are they a major factor? Thanks in advance!

Hey, guys! I know the college admissions process can be really competitive. What can I do to stand out and improve my chances of getting in? Thanks for any advice!

Hello all, I'm a junior and I'm wondering how much taking AP courses impacts college admissions. I've taken a few, but I'm not sure if it's enough. Should I be loading up on more AP classes? Thanks fo …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation for my college applications. What's the best way to approach teachers or other adults and ask for …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken the SAT once but didn't get the score I wanted. I'm planning to retake it, but I'm worried that colleges might view multiple attempts negatively. Is this some …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college applications. I've heard that some colleges prefer well-rounded applicants while others prefer students with a specific focus. Is this true, and …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been trying to figure out whether I should apply to public or private colleges. What are the main differences, and how can I decide which one is the better fit for me? …

Hi there, I'm just a little bit stressed about my extracurricular activities and how they'll affect my chances of getting into a good college. I'm involved in a few clubs and sports, but I'm not sure …

Hi all! I'm starting to look into scholarships to help pay for college, but I'm not sure how to make my application stand out. What can I do to improve my chances of receiving scholarships? Any tips o …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering what role my parents should play in the college application process. How can they support me without taking over? Thanks for your advice!

Hello! I'm a junior and I need to start thinking about asking for letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I go about this process? What's the best way to approach a teacher or c …