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Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed because I've taken some SAT Subject Tests and have done well on them, but the colleges I'm applying to don't require them. Is it still possible to submit these scores t …

Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I've taken some dual enrollment courses at my local community college. Will these credits transfer to a four-year college, and if so, how do I go about making sure th …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that showing demonstrated interest in a college can help your chances of getting in. How important is it really, and what are some ways to show demonstr …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm struggling with how to research colleges effectively. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming. Can anyone give me some tips on how to find t …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with my sights set on some top-ranked colleges. I have a good GPA, strong extracurriculars, and I'm planning to take the SAT soon. What else can I do to improve my chances of …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a pretty clear idea of what I want to do career-wise. How do I choose a college that will best prepare me for my career goals? What factors should I consider when …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been researching college application deadlines. I've come across Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision, but I'm not sure what the differences are betw …

I'm starting to plan some college tours, but I want to make sure I get the most out of them. What should I be looking for and what questions should I ask during my visits? Thanks for any tips!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken some community college courses while in high school. I was wondering how colleges view these courses when making admissions decisions. Do they see them as a …

Hello! I've been taking multiple AP classes throughout high school, and I'm wondering how much my AP scores will impact my college applications. Are colleges more interested in my grades in AP classes …

Hi, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the application process. Can anyone explain how these interviews work, what to expect, and how to prepare for them? Tha …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. I have the option to take AP courses or dual enrollment classes, but I'm not sure which one colleges prefer. Can anyone share th …

Hey collegevine! I'm wondering how important recommendation letters are in the college admissions process. I have some great teachers who can write me strong letters, but I'm not sure how much weight …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm planning to ask for recommendation letters soon. I have a few teachers and coaches who could write strong letters for me, but I'm not sure if I can submit more than the req …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to some colleges Early Action. Are there any benefits to doing so, like better chances of acceptance or financial aid? Would love to hear your thoug …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to plan some college visits for the upcoming months. There are so many schools I'm interested in, and I'm not sure how to decide which ones to visi …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I was wondering if colleges prefer weighted or unweighted GPAs. My school calculates both, but I'm not sure which one I should focus on when applying to colleges …

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to look at colleges. I'm not sure if I should focus on public or private colleges. Can anyone share the pros and cons of each and their experiences at either ty …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm finding it difficult to balance my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and preparing for college applications. Do you have any tips for managing my time effectively, so I …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how colleges view class rank. Is it a major factor in admissions, or do they focus more on other aspects of an application? Thanks in advan …