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Hey collegevine! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing about the FAFSA and CSS Profile for financial aid. What is the difference between these two forms, and do I need to complete both? When should I st …

Hey guys, I've been working a part-time job throughout high school to help pay for college. I'm worried that this might have taken away from my ability to participate in more extracurricular activitie …

Hey there! My junior year is already proving to be quite busy, and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork with my extracurricular activities. Any tips on how to manage my time effectively and stay on …

Hi everyone, I've been researching colleges and I'm curious if all colleges require standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) as part of the application process. Are there schools that don't require these sc …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm working on my college applications. I have a few hobbies that I'm passionate about, but I'm not sure if I should include them in my application. What do you think, a …

Hey everyone! I've heard that showing interest in a college can help with admissions, but I'm not sure what the best ways to do that are. Can anyone share their experiences or advice on how to demonst …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've started researching colleges. I know that location, size, and academic programs are important, but what other factors should I consider when building my college list? I …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I'm worried that I might not like the college I end up choosing, so I was wondering if it's possible to trans …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to improve my college application by getting involved in more extracurriculars. Can you guys recommend some activities that would look good on my …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm struggling to balance my schoolwork with my extracurricular activities. Any tips or advice on how to manage my time effectively? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone! I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. What are some tips or resources you've found helpful for studying? I'd appreciate any advice you can …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. When is the ideal time to start asking my teachers and other potential recommenders? I want to m …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and starting to think about whether I should apply Early Decision or Early Action to any colleges. How do you decide which schools to apply to ED/EA? Any advice would be supe …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering if class rank is important for college admissions. My school doesn't rank, so how will colleges view my application? Does it make a difference …

Hey everyone, I've been considering applying to some test-optional colleges due to the pandemic. Is it a good idea to apply without test scores, or will it hurt my chances of admission? How do college …

Hello everyone! I'm currently working on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit stuck. I want to make sure my essays stand out and showcase who I am. What are some tips or strategies you guys used to …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college applications. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. What factors should I consider when making …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if it's worth applying Early Decision to my top-choice school. Are there any major advantages to doing so? I'm a little bit stressed and trying to make t …

Hello, I'm a high school junior trying to decide between attending a large or small college. What are the main differences between the two, and what factors should I consider when making my decision? …

Hi everyone, I've seen a lot of college rankings online and I'm wondering how much I should take them into consideration when choosing where to apply. Are college rankings really that important? Thank …