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Hey all! I'm a junior who wants to go into medicine and I'm looking for some extracurricular activities that can help me stand out in the college admissions process. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been considering taking a gap year after graduation. Will this negatively impact my chances of getting into college? What should I do during my gap year to …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. I know that financial aid packages can vary widely, but I'm not sure what factors I should consider when comparing t …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm a bit stressed about my standardized test scores. If I write a strong essay, can it make up for lower test scores? How much of an impact does the essay h …
Hello collegevine, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to research different types of colleges. I'm not sure if I should focus on small liberal arts colleges or larger universities. What are …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior trying to understand the college admissions process. I'm curious about what aspects of my application the admissions officers will prioritize. Can anyone provide …
Hi guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about ways to pay for college. I know scholarships are a great option, but I'm not sure where to start looking for them. Can anyone offer a …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between attending a large university or a small college, and I'm not sure what factors to consider. What are the pros and cons of each? Any advice on making this deci …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm a bit stressed about my college applications. My GPA is pretty high, but my standardized test scores are not as good. Which is more important to colleges, a high GPA or …
Hi guys! I'm currently a junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to my top choice college. Is it worth applying early, or should I wait for the regular decision deadline? What are the pros …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for me as a major. How did yo …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've had my heart set on a certain college for years. However, I know there's a chance I might not get in. What should I do if I don't get accepted? How can I cope with the di …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've heard a lot about the Common App lately. Can someone explain what it is and how it works? What do I need to know to get started on it? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone! I'm an IB student, but I've also taken a few AP courses. When I apply to college, can I submit both my AP and IB scores, or should I only submit one set of scores? Also, do colleges gene …
Hey collegevine! I've been participating in a few clubs and activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure if I've done enough. How much weight do colleges put on extracurriculars? Should I try t …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm involved in several clubs and organizations. Some are more significant to me than others, but I'm not sure if I should include every single one in my college appli …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP classes. I'm wondering how colleges view AP classes and scores during the admissions process. Do they care more about the class grade or the exam sco …
Hi there! I've been looking into some summer programs to help strengthen my college application. Do you think attending a summer program would be worth it, or should I focus on other activities? I'd l …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and feeling a bit stressed about choosing a major for college. There are so many options out there, and I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for me. Could a …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior with a lower GPA than I'd like, but I still want to apply for scholarships. Is it worth applying even if my GPA isn't as high as the requirements? Any success stories or advi …