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Hello all, I'm a junior and I'm wondering how much taking AP courses impacts college admissions. I've taken a few, but I'm not sure if it's enough. Should I be loading up on more AP classes? Thanks fo …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation for my college applications. What's the best way to approach teachers or other adults and ask for …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've taken the SAT once but didn't get the score I wanted. I'm planning to retake it, but I'm worried that colleges might view multiple attempts negatively. Is this some …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college applications. I've heard that some colleges prefer well-rounded applicants while others prefer students with a specific focus. Is this true, and …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been trying to figure out whether I should apply to public or private colleges. What are the main differences, and how can I decide which one is the better fit for me? …

Hi there, I'm just a little bit stressed about my extracurricular activities and how they'll affect my chances of getting into a good college. I'm involved in a few clubs and sports, but I'm not sure …

Hi all! I'm starting to look into scholarships to help pay for college, but I'm not sure how to make my application stand out. What can I do to improve my chances of receiving scholarships? Any tips o …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering what role my parents should play in the college application process. How can they support me without taking over? Thanks for your advice!

Hello! I'm a junior and I need to start thinking about asking for letters of recommendation for college applications. How should I go about this process? What's the best way to approach a teacher or c …

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some things I can do to prepare for college applications and improve my chances of getting accepted? Any sugge …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken quite a few challenging AP courses during my high school years. However, I feel like my GPA isn't as high as it could be because of these classes. Will college …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one test over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone here provide …

Hello collegevine, I'm a high school junior and I've taken several AP courses. I'm curious about how important AP exam scores are in the college admissions process. Do colleges place a lot of weight o …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide which standardized test to take - the SAT or the ACT. I'm not sure which one would be better for me. CollegeVine, can you give me some …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm looking for some guidance on the college application process. What are the best resources you've found for advice and tips? I've heard of CollegeVine, but a …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior who's really into photography, and I'm thinking about submitting an arts supplement with my college applications. However, I don't plan on majoring in art. Is it still worth …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm a bit nervous about the prospect of college interviews. Can anyone who has gone through this process share what I can expect and any tips for making a good impress …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before college. I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me, though. Can anyone share their experiences with gap years or any ad …

Hi there! I've been researching colleges, and I've come across the concept of demonstrated interest. I was wondering how much of a role this plays in the admissions process. Should I be visiting campu …

Hello! I have a few hobbies that I'm passionate about, but they're not directly related to my intended major. Should I still include them on my college application, or will admissions officers view th …