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Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been doing some research on college admissions, but I'm a little confused about how colleges recalculate GPAs. Can anyone explain the process and how it might impac …

Hello, I'm currently a junior and I'm trying to decide on my classes for senior year. I'm wondering if it's better to take more AP classes and potentially get a B, or take regular classes and get an A …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really interested in applying to some competitive summer programs to boost my college application. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to make my …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I've taken a few AP classes already, but I'm wondering if I should add more to my schedule next year. I'm already pretty involved in extracurricular activitie …

Hi everyone! I've heard that networking can be important during the college process, but I'm not sure how significant it really is. Should I be actively trying to network with people at colleges I'm i …

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 …