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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to stress about the college application process. One thing I'm not sure about is whether I need to know my major before applying. What do you think? Is it okay …
Hey everyone! I've been working on my college essays, and I keep hearing about the 'Why us?' essay. I'm a bit confused about why it's so important, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to make mi …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out what colleges are looking for in their applicants. What qualities and experiences do you think make someone stand out to admission …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges, but I'm unable to visit many of them in person. What are some other ways I can get a feel for the campus and the overall vibe of the sc …
Hey all! I'm a junior who wants to go into medicine and I'm looking for some extracurricular activities that can help me stand out in the college admissions process. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been considering taking a gap year after graduation. Will this negatively impact my chances of getting into college? What should I do during my gap year to …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. I know that financial aid packages can vary widely, but I'm not sure what factors I should consider when comparing t …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm a bit stressed about my standardized test scores. If I write a strong essay, can it make up for lower test scores? How much of an impact does the essay h …
Hello collegevine, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to research different types of colleges. I'm not sure if I should focus on small liberal arts colleges or larger universities. What are …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior trying to understand the college admissions process. I'm curious about what aspects of my application the admissions officers will prioritize. Can anyone provide …
Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about ways to pay for college. I know scholarships are a great option, but I'm not sure where to start looking for them. Can anyone offer a …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between attending a large university or a small college, and I'm not sure what factors to consider. What are the pros and cons of each? Any advice on making this deci …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my college applications. My GPA is pretty high, but my standardized test scores are not as good. Which is more important to colleges, a high GPA or …
Hi guys! I'm currently a junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to my top choice college. Is it worth applying early, or should I wait for the regular decision deadline? What are the pros …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for me as a major. How did yo …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've had my heart set on a certain college for years. However, I know there's a chance I might not get in. What should I do if I don't get accepted? How can I cope with the di …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've heard a lot about the Common App lately. Can someone explain what it is and how it works? What do I need to know to get started on it? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone! I'm an IB student, but I've also taken a few AP courses. When I apply to college, can I submit both my AP and IB scores, or should I only submit one set of scores? Also, do colleges gene …
Hey collegevine! I've been participating in a few clubs and activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure if I've done enough. How much weight do colleges put on extracurriculars? Should I try t …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm involved in several clubs and organizations. Some are more significant to me than others, but I'm not sure if I should include every single one in my college appli …