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Hi! I've taken a few AP classes, and while I've done well in the courses themselves, my AP scores aren't that great. Do colleges care about AP scores when reviewing applications, or are they more focu …

Hello everyone, as a junior, I'm starting to think about what I want to major in. What factors should I consider when making this decision? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate any guida …

Hey guys, I'm planning on visiting some colleges this year, and I want to make sure I get the most out of my visits. What should I be looking for or asking during these visits? Are there any specific …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I need to start asking for letters of recommendation for college applications. I'm not sure which teachers to ask, as I have a few that I have good relationships …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm feeling a bit lost in the college search process. How did you guys find the right college for you? What factors should I consider when making a decision? CollegeVine …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I'm a bit stressed about my standardized test scores. I was wondering how important they are in the college admissions process, especially for selective schools. D …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm working on creating my college list. How do I make a balanced list with reach, target, and safety schools? Any advice on how to determine which schools fit into …

Hello! I'm considering transferring to a different college after my freshman year, and I'm curious about how colleges view transfer students. Is it more difficult to get accepted as a transfer student …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm not sure what major I should list on my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not set on a specific field yet. How should I approach this? Thanks for …

Hello! I'm starting to brainstorm for my college essay, and I have a topic in mind that's very personal to me. It's about overcoming a struggle in my life. I'm just wondering if this might be too heav …

Hey! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. If I end up on a waitlist for a college I really want to attend, what can I do to improve my chances …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year college. What are the benefits of this approach, and are there any drawbacks I should …

Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college applications. I want to avoid common mistakes that might hurt my chances of getting accepted. CollegeVine, can you share some co …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been hearing a lot about how stressful and time-consuming the college application process can be. I want to make sure I stay organized and on top …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's more important to have a high GPA or to take challenging courses when applying to college. Should I prioritize maintaining a high GPA or should I …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to find the best college for my intended major. What factors should I consider when evaluating a college's program for my major? Any advice would be extremely helpf …

Hey, I'm a high school junior, and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year to improve my college application. I'm considering internships, volunteer work, and maybe taking a few classe …

Hey, I'm a junior with a 3.4 GPA, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. However, I have some strong extracurriculars like being the president of a club and doin …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been stressed trying to decide between taking harder classes and maintaining my GPA. What do colleges value more: a high GPA with easier classes or a slightly lower GP …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior trying to balance my course load. Is it better to have a high GPA with easier classes or a slightly lower GPA with more challenging classes? I want to make sure I'm doing wha …