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Hey everyone! I've been working on my college list, but I'm not sure if it's well-balanced in terms of safety, match, and reach schools. How can I tell if I have a good mix of these types of schools? …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about applying for financial aid. What should I know about the process? Are there any tips or resources you'd recommend? Thanks so much!

I'm in the process of creating my college list, and I'm not sure how many schools I should apply to or how to categorize them (safety, target, reach). What's the best way to approach this process? Any …

Hi guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've heard that demonstrated interest can play a role in college admissions. How much does it actually matter to colleges, and what are some ways I can show my …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been involved in some community service activities throughout high school. I'm wondering if colleges value this type of involvement, and if so, how much weight does …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been involved in several clubs and organizations. I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. Can anyone give me …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP tests so far, but my scores aren't as high as I'd like them to be. I'm wondering how much AP scores matter for college admissions. Should I retake the …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior interested in pursuing an art-related major. Do I need to submit a portfolio as part of my application? If so, what should it include? Thanks in advance!

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about college counselors and how they can help with the application process. I'm wondering if it's necessary to have a college counselor, or if I can n …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken a few classes at my local community college. How do colleges view these classes during the admissions process? Do they consider them as rigorous as AP classes …

Hi everyone! I'm an international student who's planning to apply to colleges in the US. I know that financial aid can be more limited for international students, but I'm curious about what options ar …

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been researching colleges. I've seen that some schools offer Early Action and Regular Decision, and I'm not sure which one to choose. Are there any benef …

Hi all! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide between taking the SAT or the ACT. I know they're both accepted by colleges, but I'm not sure which one would be better for me. I've heard that they test …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges weigh standardized test scores and GPA when making admissions decisions. Do they place more importance on one over the other? Any ins …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college expenses. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. How do I know if I qualify for financial aid and if it's worth applying f …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research financial aid options for college. Can you give me an overview of the different types of financial aid available and any tips on applying for them? …

Hi, everyone! I'm a junior and I'm passionate about music and theater. I've heard that submitting an arts supplement with my college application can showcase my talents and potentially help my chances …

Hey collegevine, I'm a junior and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT and ACT. I'm curious about how much weight standardized test scores carry in the college admissions process. Are they a major fact …

Hello, I've heard that it's possible to request a fee waiver for college application fees, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Can you explain the process and the requirements for obtaining a …

Hello! So, I'm a junior right now and I've been taking quite a few challenging classes throughout high school. My GPA is decent but not amazing. I'm worried that colleges might prefer a higher GPA wit …