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Hello, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to create my college list. I'm not sure what factors to consider when choosing which schools to apply to. Can someone provide some guidance on what I sho …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about where I want to apply to college. I want to create a balanced college list, but I'm not sure how to determine which schools are reach, target, a …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions. I know I need to take a standardized test, but I'm not sure which one to choose – the SAT or the ACT. Could someone please he …

Hey guys, I'm having a hard time deciding between taking AP courses and enrolling in a dual enrollment program at my local community college. Do colleges have a preference between the two? Thanks for …

Hey guys, I've been trying to show my interest in my dream college by attending virtual events and connecting with current students. I'm just curious if colleges really take demonstrated interest into …

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Hello everyone! I'll be taking the SAT/ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. What are the best resources for studying, and how far in advance should I start? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I haven't taken the SAT or ACT yet. I'm not sure which test I should take, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to choose between the t …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've recently taken both the SAT and ACT. I did well on both tests, but I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges. Is it beneficial to submit both, or will …

Hey all! I'm planning to take the SAT/ACT soon, and I was just wondering how important these test scores are in the college admissions process. Should I be really worried if my scores aren't super hig …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it generally okay to use the same essay for multiple college applications, or should I write a unique essa …

Hi everyone, I recently took the SAT and scored a 1350. I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. Is it worth the time and effort, or should I focus on other parts of my applicati …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard that showing leadership in your extracurricular activities is important for college applications. I'm involved in a few clubs and sports, but I haven …

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Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a little stressed about getting a perfect SAT or ACT score. Do I absolutely need a perfect score to get into a top college, or can other aspects of my …

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I want to make sure my college application stands out. What are some things I should be focusing on to build a strong application? Thanks for any suggestions!

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Hi collegevine, my SAT/ACT score is a bit below the average for one of my top-choice schools. Is it worth retaking the test to try and improve my score, or should I focus on other aspects of my applic …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking easier classes and maintaining a high GPA, or taking harder classes and potentially getting a lower GPA. Which one would look better t …