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Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide what classes to take next year. I want to challenge myself with AP courses, but I'm worried about maintaining a high GPA. Is it better to take more AP …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've noticed that some people seem to think that colleges prefer certain types of students (athletes, artists, etc.). Is this true? If so, how can I make my app …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm worried about how to pay for college. How do I go about asking for financial aid? What information do I need to provide, and are there any deadlines I should be aware of? T …

Hey everyone, I'm a little stressed about my SAT score. I took it once and didn't do as well as I had hoped. I'm planning on retaking it, but I'm worried that a low score will hurt my chances of getti …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. I've held some leadership positions in school clubs, but I'm not sure if that's enough. W …

Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges and I'm trying to figure out if a certain college would be a good fit for me academically. What should I be looking for in terms of academics and resources …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about the possibility of being waitlisted at my dream school. I know it's not guaranteed, but I want to be prepared just in case. What should I do if I e …

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying early decision to my dream school, but I'm unsure if it'll increase my chances of getting in. Can someone provide some insight? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I have some concerns about how financial aid might affect my chances of getting into college. Does applying for financial aid negatively impact my admission …

Hi collegevine! Junior here, and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I'm not sure if I should take more AP classes to challenge myself, even if it means my GPA might drop a bit, or if I sh …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide between applying to liberal arts colleges and research universities. I know there are pros and cons to both, but I'm not sure which type of school woul …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and starting to put together my college list. I'm struggling to determine which schools should be considered safety, target, and reach schools. Can anyone offer …

Hey all, I'm a junior and I'm wondering when the best time is to submit my college applications. Should I submit them as early as possible, or is it better to wait until closer to the deadline? Thanks …

I want to make sure I choose a college that's a good fit for me both academically and socially. What factors should I consider when making my decision? Thanks for any advice!

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been looking into summer programs to help boost my college applications. Are these programs actually important, or should I focus on other activities during the summ …

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 …