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Hi everyone! I'm feeling stressed because my GPA is below the average for some of the colleges I'm interested in. Is it still worth applying, or should I focus on schools where my GPA is more competit …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to put together a list of colleges to apply to. I've heard that it's important to have a mix of reach, match, and safety schools, but I'm not sure how to determ …

Hey everyone! My parents and I have different opinions on what colleges I should apply to. How can I have a productive conversation with them and find a compromise? I want to make sure we're all on th …

Hi, I'm putting together my college list and I've heard that I should have a few 'safety' schools on it. What exactly qualifies as a safety school, and how many should I include on my list? Thanks for …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I've taken both the ACT and SAT. I'm wondering if it's beneficial to submit both scores to colleges, or if I should just submit the one that's stronger. What do you guys think …

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed because I've taken some SAT Subject Tests and have done well on them, but the colleges I'm applying to don't require them. Is it still possible to submit these scores t …

Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I've taken some dual enrollment courses at my local community college. Will these credits transfer to a four-year college, and if so, how do I go about making sure th …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help your chances of getting in. How important is it really, and what are some ways to show demonstr …

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Hi everyone! I'm a junior with my sights set on some top-ranked colleges. I have a good GPA, strong extracurriculars, and I'm planning to take the SAT soon. What else can I do to improve my chances of …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a pretty clear idea of what I want to do career-wise. How do I choose a college that will best prepare me for my career goals? What factors should I consider when …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been researching college application deadlines. I've come across Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision, but I'm not sure what the differences are betw …

I'm starting to plan some college tours, but I want to make sure I get the most out of them. What should I be looking for and what questions should I ask during my visits? Thanks for any tips!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken some community college courses while in high school. I was wondering how colleges view these courses when making admissions decisions. Do they see them as a …

Hello! I've been taking multiple AP classes throughout high school, and I'm wondering how much my AP scores will impact my college applications. Are colleges more interested in my grades in AP classes …

Hi, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the application process. Can anyone explain how these interviews work, what to expect, and how to prepare for them? Tha …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I have the option to take AP courses or dual enrollment classes, but I'm not sure which one colleges prefer. Can anyone share th …

Hey collegevine! I'm wondering how important recommendation letters are in the college admissions process. I have some great teachers who can write me strong letters, but I'm not sure how much weight …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm planning to ask for recommendation letters soon. I have a few teachers and coaches who could write strong letters for me, but I'm not sure if I can submit more than the req …