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How should I prepare for college interviews?

Hi there, I'm a high school junior and I'm getting ready for college interviews. I'm a little bit nervous and unsure about how to prepare. Can someone from CollegeVine give me some tips on how to make …

a year ago

How do I choose between the Common App and the Coalition App?

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research the college application process. I've heard about both the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure which one I should use. Can anyone explai …

a year ago

How do I determine my college major?

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. How did you decide on your major, and what factors should I consider when making this decision? Any advice would …

a year ago

What are some good resources for finding college scholarships?

Hey there, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. It's a bit overwhelming, and I'm not sure where to start. What are some good resources for findi …

a year ago

How do I choose between applying for financial aid and improving my chances of admission?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to apply for financial aid. I've heard that applying for aid can sometimes hurt your chances of admission, especially at need-aware schools. H …

a year ago

Do colleges prefer certain extracurricular activities over others?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm involved in a few extracurricular activities. I was wondering if colleges prefer certain types of extracurriculars over others, or if they just want to see that I'm pass …

a year ago

Is it better to take more AP classes or focus on my passions?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. Is it better to take more AP classes to show colleges that I can handle a rigorous workload, or should I focus …

a year ago

Should I retake the SAT if my score is just below the average for my top-choice college?

Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and my score is just below the average for my top-choice college. Should I try to retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? Thanks for any advice!

a year ago

How do I find scholarships to apply for?

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help fund my college education. There are so many out there, and I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any tips for finding schola …

a year ago

What's the difference between reach, target, and safety schools?

Hey all, I've heard people talking about reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean. Can someone explain the difference between them? How many of each type of sc …

a year ago

How can I strengthen my college application as a junior?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to strengthen my college application. I'm involved in a few extracurriculars and my grades are decent, but I'm not sure what e …

a year ago

Are there any college application deadlines I should be aware of?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't miss any important deadlines during the college application process. What are the key dates I should keep in mind? Thanks for the help!

a year ago

Should I retake the SAT/ACT if my scores are below the average for my top-choice college?

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT/ACT, but my scores are below the average for my top-choice college. Should I retake the test to try to improve my scores, or should I focus o …

a year ago

Is it better to have a high GPA in easier classes or a lower GPA in challenging classes?

Hey guys! I'm curious about how colleges view GPAs. Is it better to have a high GPA in easier classes, or a lower GPA in more challenging classes like AP or honors courses? I want to challenge myself, …

a year ago

How can I improve my chances of receiving scholarships?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to finance my college education. I know scholarships can be a big help, but I'm not sure how to improve my chances of receiving them. What ca …

a year ago

Are college interviews really important?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the application process. How important are these interviews? Do they really make a difference in the admissions pro …

a year ago

Should I retake the SAT if my score is average?

Hi all, I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and got an average score. I'm not sure if I should retake it to try and get a higher score or if I should focus on other aspects of my application. Any a …

a year ago

Is it possible to apply to too many colleges?

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college list. I've heard of people applying to 20+ colleges, but that seems like a lot. Is it possible to apply to too many colleges? How many should I aim fo …

a year ago

Is it okay to switch intended majors between application rounds?

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about deciding on my intended major for college applications. Is it alright if I choose one major for my early decision application and then switch to a different major …

a year ago

Should I consider applying to colleges with lower acceptance rates?

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching colleges to apply to. I've noticed that some schools have very low acceptance rates, which makes me hesitant to apply. Should I still consid …

a year ago
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