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Hey! I'm a high school junior, and I'm already starting to feel stressed about how I'll balance my schoolwork and college applications next year. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to manage b …
With many colleges going test-optional due to COVID-19, I'm having trouble deciding whether to submit my SAT scores or not. My scores are decent, but not outstanding. How can I determine whether it's …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I have the option to take either AP classes or dual enrollment courses next year. Which one looks better to colleges? Which would you recommend and why? Thanks …
Hello, I'm a junior, and I'm a little bit stressed about when to start writing my college essay. I want to make sure I have enough time to write a great essay, but I'm not sure when to begin. Any advi …
Hey guys! I'm a little bit stressed about the whole college application process, especially the essay part. I want to make sure I have enough time to write a great essay, so I'm wondering when is the …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about the college application process and I'm wondering how to approach college essays. What are some tips for brainstorming and writing a strong essay? Thanks for …
Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm really passionate about the arts. I've been involved in theater, music, and visual arts throughout my time in high school, and I'm wondering if I should …
Hey all! I'm starting to think about college costs, and I want to make sure I find the best financial aid package possible. What should I be looking for, and how can I compare offers from different sc …
Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I'm worried about my GPA. I know it's not as high as I'd like it to be, and I'm not sure if it will negatively impact my college applications. CollegeVine, can you …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college application process. What are some tips for managing stress during this time? How do you stay calm and focused? Thanks for an …
Hi all! I'm a junior, and I want to make the most of my upcoming summer break to strengthen my college applications. Does anyone have any suggestions for productive things I can do during the summer t …
Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering whether it's better to take more challenging courses (such as AP or IB classes) at the risk of lowering my GPA, or if I should stick to easier c …
Hello! I've been researching college application timelines, and I'm a little confused about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision. Can someone explain the differences and the pros and …
Hi, I'm thinking about applying to a school through early action or early decision, but I'm not sure how to choose the right one. What factors should I consider when selecting an early action/early de …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what I want to major in. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose the best one for me. How did you decide on your major? Any advic …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some out-of-state colleges. I'm curious about the benefits of attending college in a different state, but I'm also a little nervous about being so f …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to prepare for college interviews. I'm a bit nervous and I want to make a good impression. What are some tips for standing out in college interviews …
Hello! I'm a hardworking junior who dreams of attending a highly selective college, but I'm worried that my application might not stand out. What are some things I can do to improve my chances of gett …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been trying to research colleges, but I can't visit them in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. What are some alternative ways I can get a feel for a college's c …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I feel like my extracurriculars are a bit lacking. What are some good activities to get involved in that will look impressive on my college applications? I'm open to any …