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Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm considering taking a gap year before going to college. How do I decide if it's the right choice for me? What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year? Thanks for your …

Hey collegevine! I've heard that colleges like to see students taking challenging classes, but I'm worried that taking too many difficult courses will hurt my GPA. What's more important for college ad …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I know I still have some time before I need to submit my college applications, but I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to be prepared. What steps should I be t …

Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I'm wondering how much my demonstrated financial need will play a role in the admissions process. Do colleges take this into consideration when making decisions, and …

Hi collegevine, I'm passionate about art and have a strong portfolio, but I'm not planning on applying for an art-related major. Should I still submit my portfolio as part of my college applications? …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I just took my first SAT and scored a 1250. I'm stressing out about whether or not I have enough time to improve my score before applications are due. Do you think it's poss …

Hey guys! I'm working on my college list and I'm not sure how many reach and safety schools to include. I want to make sure I have a good chance of getting into at least one school, but I also don't w …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to apply to public or private colleges. Can anyone explain the main differences between the two? How should I choose which is th …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT/ACT once already. I got a decent score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. How important is it to have …

Hey folks! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. What are the benefits of doing this, and how can it affect my coll …

I'm a little bit stressed about my SAT score, as I've always struggled with standardized tests. I have a strong GPA, but I'm worried that my test scores might hold me back. How much do colleges really …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in yet. Is it important to have a specific major in mind when applying to college, or is it okay to be undecided? W …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with rolling admissions. Do you think it's a good idea to apply to these types of schools? What are the pros and cons of rolling admissions? T …

Hi there! I'm a junior, and unfortunately, my GPA isn't as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that this might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. Can anyone offer some advice on how to …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm getting ready to take the SAT/ACT for college admissions. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone recommend some good study r …

Hi! I've heard that many colleges have a 'holistic' admissions process, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can you explain what it entails and how it might affect my chances of getting accepted …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about where I want to apply to college. There are so many options, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What factors should I consider when choosing whic …

Hi there! I'm a junior starting the college search process, and I want to make sure I have a good list of safety schools in addition to my reach and match schools. Can anyone recommend some good safet …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior from outside the United States, and I'm interested in applying to American colleges. What should I be aware of as an international student? Are there any specific …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to a few colleges through their Early Action programs. Is it possible to apply to more than one college this way, or am I limited to just one? Thank …