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Can I apply Early Decision to multiple schools?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a few schools that I'm really interested in. Is it possible to apply Early Decision to more than one school? If not, how should I decide which one to apply to? Th …

a year ago

How can I choose a major before applying to college?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide on a major before I apply to college. How can I figure out which major is the right fit for me? Are there any resources or tools I can use to help me ma …

a year ago

How do I choose a college that will best prepare me for my career?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to find a college that will best prepare me for my future career. What factors should I consider when looking at colleges in relation to my care …

a year ago

How can I demonstrate interest in my top-choice colleges?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've started to research colleges. I have a few top-choice schools, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate my interest in them. Can anyone provide some advice on what I can …

a year ago

Can a strong essay compensate for low test scores?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior with not-so-great standardized test scores, but I feel like I have a strong personal story to tell. Can a well-written essay make up for my lower scores? Also, CollegeVine, y …

a year ago

How do colleges evaluate AP and IB courses?

Hey! I'm taking a mix of AP and IB courses, and I'm wondering how colleges evaluate these classes. Do they view them as equally rigorous? Is one more impressive than the other to admissions officers? …

a year ago

How do colleges view AP classes?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and currently taking a few AP classes. I'm curious, how do colleges view AP classes in terms of rigor and how much weight do they put on them during the admissions process? T …

a year ago

How do I write a strong personal statement?

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm working on my college applications. I know that a strong personal statement is crucial, but I'm not sure how to make mine stand out. Can anyone share s …

a year ago

How important are recommendation letters in the application process?

I'm thinking about which teachers to ask for recommendation letters, and I'm wondering how much of an impact they have on college admissions. Are they a crucial part of the application, or just a smal …

a year ago

How can I effectively research colleges?

Hi there, I'm a high school junior, and I'm in the process of researching colleges. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the information out there. CollegeVine, can you give me some tips on how to effectively …

a year ago

What should I include in my college essays?

Hi guys! I'm starting to think about my college essays, but I'm not sure what topics I should focus on. I want to showcase my personality and experiences, but I also want to stand out from the crowd. …

a year ago

How much do test scores matter for college admissions?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been stressing about standardized test scores lately. I know they're important, but how much do they really matter in the grand scheme of things? I've heard that some c …

a year ago

What should I be doing during the summer before my senior year?

Hey everyone! As my junior year is coming to an end, I'm wondering what I should be doing during the summer to prepare for college applications. Do you have any suggestions for things that I should fo …

a year ago

How do I handle a low GPA when applying to college?

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and my GPA is not quite as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. What can I do to compensate for a lower …

a year ago

Can I apply to more than one Early Decision/Early Action school?

Hi, I'm considering applying to some schools through Early Decision or Early Action, but I'm not sure if I can apply to more than one. What are the rules regarding multiple Early Decision/Early Action …

a year ago

How much weight do colleges put on class rank?

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how important class rank is in the college admissions process. My school doesn't officially rank students, but I can estimate my position. Should I be worr …

a year ago

Should I retake the SAT/ACT if my score is already high?

Hi collegevine, I recently took the SAT/ACT and scored relatively high, but I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try for an even higher score. Would this improve my chances of getting into …

a year ago

Can I submit my art portfolio even if I'm not majoring in art?

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm passionate about art. I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm planning on majoring in something else. Can I still submit my art portfolio as part of my college appl …

a year ago

What should I consider when visiting college campuses?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. I want to make the most of my visits, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for or asking about. Can anyone share so …

a year ago

Should I apply for financial aid even if I think my family makes too much?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching financial aid for college. My family's income is relatively high, but I'm not sure if we'll be able to afford my dream school without help. Should I …

a year ago
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