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Hello collegevine, I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can help with the admissions process. How important is this factor, and what can I do to show my interest in a school? Should I v …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any common mistakes during the college application process. What are some things I should be aware of and avoid as I work on my applicati …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've been really stressing out about the college application process. My grades and test scores are solid, but I feel like I need to do something more to stand out. What are s …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between a large university and a small college for my future studies. Can anyone share the pros and cons of each type of institution, based on your experiences or kn …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. Is it okay to submit letters from non-academic sources like my employer, coach, or …
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. How should I approach my teachers or counselors? What's the best way to ensure they write a strong letter? Any …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college applications. I want to make sure I don't make any major mistakes. What are some common mistakes that I should avoid? Thanks for …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior, and I know I'll need letters of recommendation for my college applications. How should I go about asking my teachers for these letters? I want to make sure I'm poli …
Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I'm feeling overwhelmed by the idea of balancing school, extracurriculars, and college applications. How did you all manage your time during this busy period? An …
Hey everyone! With many colleges going test-optional, I'm wondering how important standardized test scores still are for college admissions. Should I still focus on getting a high SAT or ACT score, or …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now, and I was wondering how important extracurriculars are for college applications? I've been involved in a few clubs and activities, but I'm not sure if they're eno …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm just starting to research different colleges. What are some good resources for finding information about schools, such as their academics, campus life, and fina …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college majors. The problem is, I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in yet. How should I approach this when applying to colleges? …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really passionate about art. I was wondering if it's possible to submit an art portfolio to colleges, even if I'm not planning on majoring in art. Would …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm struggling to figure out what major I should pursue in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to decide which one is the best fit for me …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about early action and early decision. What are the differences between the two, and how do I decide which one is right for me? Any a …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying for financial aid. Does applying for financial aid have any effect on my chances of getting admitted to a college? If so, what can I …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm really interested in getting involved in research during high school. I think it would be a great way to explore my interests and potentially strengthen my college …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior with dreams of attending an Ivy League school. I know that admissions are extremely competitive, so I'm wondering if there are any specific things I can do to impro …
Hi all! I've been doing some research on colleges, and I found one that I'm really interested in. I've heard that showing demonstrated interest can help with admissions, but I'm not sure how to go abo …