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Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college essay. I want to make sure it's the best it can be, so I'm wondering what common mistakes I should avoid. Can anyone provide some guidance? Than …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How important are these letters in the overall college application process? And does anyone have tips for …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college applications stand out. I have good grades and extracurriculars, but I'm worried it's not enough. What can I do to make my application mor …

Hi there, I'm a junior and I've heard conflicting information about the SAT and ACT. Do I need to take both tests for college admissions, or is it okay to just take one of them? Which one do colleges …

Hey collegevine community! I'm a junior in high school and I've been wondering about how important my class rank is when it comes to college admissions. Does my class rank play a big role in the admis …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to decide which colleges to apply to. I've been considering both public and private schools, but I'm not sure if I can apply to both types. Is i …

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Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm curious about how much the college I attend will affect my future success. Is it worth it to aim for prestigious schools, or will I be just as success …

Hey friends! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about the recommendation letters I'll need for my college applications. Do you have any tips on how to maintain good relationships with teachers so tha …

Hey guys! I'm trying to decide between loading up on AP classes next year or focusing on my passions such as music and art. Which would be more beneficial for college admissions? Would colleges prefer …

Hi, due to the current situation, I can't visit colleges in person. What are some alternative ways I can research and get a feel for the schools I'm interested in? Thanks for your suggestions!

Hi, everyone! I just took the SAT/ACT and I'm not sure if I should retake it to try for a higher score. How do you decide if it's worth it? Thanks for any input!

Hey friends, I'm a little bit stressed about understanding the differences between Early Decision and Early Action. Can someone please explain the pros and cons of each, and how they might affect my c …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been worried about my freshman year grades. I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but I've improved a lot since then. Do colleges care about my freshman year perfo …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering what are some good ways to demonstrate leadership on my college application. I'm involved in a few clubs, but I'm not in any leadership positio …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide if I should take more challenging courses at the expense of my GPA, or if I should focus on maintaining a high GPA with less rigorous classes. Which …

Hi friends! I'm starting to think about what I want to major in, but I'm feeling really indecisive. How did you all choose your majors? Any advice on how to narrow down my options and find the right f …