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Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. Is it better to take more AP classes to show colleges that I can handle a rigorous workload, or should I focus …

Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and my score is just below the average for my top-choice college. Should I try to retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? Thanks for any advice!

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help fund my college education. There are so many out there, and I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any tips for finding schola …

Hey all, I've heard people talking about reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean. Can someone explain the difference between them? How many of each type of sc …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to strengthen my college application. I'm involved in a few extracurriculars and my grades are decent, but I'm not sure what e …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't miss any important deadlines during the college application process. What are the key dates I should keep in mind? Thanks for the help!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT/ACT, but my scores are below the average for my top-choice college. Should I retake the test to try to improve my scores, or should I focus o …

Hey guys! I'm curious about how colleges view GPAs. Is it better to have a high GPA in easier classes, or a lower GPA in more challenging classes like AP or honors courses? I want to challenge myself, …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to finance my college education. I know scholarships can be a big help, but I'm not sure how to improve my chances of receiving them. What ca …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the application process. How important are these interviews? Do they really make a difference in the admissions pro …

Hi all, I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got an average score. I'm not sure if I should retake it to try and get a higher score or if I should focus on other aspects of my application. Any a …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college list. I've heard of people applying to 20+ colleges, but that seems like a lot. Is it possible to apply to too many colleges? How many should I aim fo …

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about deciding on my intended major for college applications. Is it alright if I choose one major for my early decision application and then switch to a different major …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching colleges to apply to. I've noticed that some schools have very low acceptance rates, which makes me hesitant to apply. Should I still consid …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether or not to apply for financial aid at the colleges I'm considering. What factors should I take into account when making this decision? Thanks fo …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the colleges I want to apply to. I know it's important to have a balanced list, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about creating one. Can any …

Hey collegevine! I'm planning my senior year schedule, and I'm not sure which AP classes I should take. Should I choose the ones I'm most interested in or the ones that will look best on my college ap …

Hey guys, I've been stressing a bit about writing my college essays. I want to stand out from the crowd and showcase my personality, but I'm not sure how to do that without sounding cliché. Any tips o …

Hey there collegevine friends! I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking a lot about college applications. My GPA isn't the best, but I'm really active in extracurricular activities and leade …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how important financial aid is in the college application process. How do I make sure I get the most financial aid possible? Thanks!