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Hello everyone! I'm starting to feel really stressed about the college application process. Can anyone offer some tips on how to manage this stress and stay organized throughout the process? I could r …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm not quite sure what I want to study in college yet. Is it possible to apply to college without declaring a major, or will it hurt my chances of getting in? I'm worried …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've taken both the SAT and ACT. I'm wondering if I need to submit both scores to colleges, or if I can just submit the one I performed better on. Do colleges h …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been studying for both the SAT and ACT, but I'm not sure which one I should focus on. Do colleges have a preference for one over the other? Should I submit both scores …
Hello collegevine, my high school offers both AP and IB courses, and I've taken a mix of both throughout my time here. I'm a junior now, and I'm starting to worry about how colleges will view my trans …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about whether I should consider attending an out-of-state college. I'm not sure if it's worth the extra cost and effort. Can someone provide some guid …
Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon. I want to make the most of my visits, so I was wondering what questions I should ask while I'm there. Any suggestio …
Hi guys, I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay and I'm having trouble deciding on a topic. How did you choose the best topic for your essay, and what advice do you have for making it s …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've heard that college application essays can be a huge deciding factor in admissions. I'm not the best writer, so I'm worried that my essays might hurt my chances. Any ti …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take a more rigorous course load or focus on maintaining a high GPA. Which do colleges value more? I'm a bit stressed about making the right …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I know that grades and test scores are important, but what other factors do colleges consider wh …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior interested in pursuing a STEM major in college. What should I consider when choosing a college for STEM? Are there specific programs or resources I should look for? Thanks f …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide if I should visit colleges before applying. Is it important to visit in person, or can I get a good sense of the school through online resources? Any tips …
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to balance my school work, extracurriculars, and the college application process. How did you manage your time and responsibilities during this busy period? Any tips or adv …
Hey! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and how it can improve your chances of getting into your dream school. I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me, though. What fa …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior interested in studying computer science in college, but I'm not the best at math. How strong of a math background do I need for a computer science major? Will I be at a disa …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I've been working on my college list. I know it's important to have a mix of reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not sure how to decide which school …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about the possibility of being deferred or waitlisted during the college application process. What should I do if I find myself in this situation, and how can I improv …
Hey there, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about taking a gap year after I graduate to gain some real-world experience and maybe do some volunteering. I know some colleges are okay …
Hi everyone! I'm a little bit stressed about asking my teachers for letters of recommendation. I've heard that they can make a big difference in the admissions process. What are some strategies I can …