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Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about applying to college. There are so many options out there and I want to make sure I pick one that's a good fit for me. Can you …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about my academic path in college. Should I consider double majoring or minoring in addition to my primary major? What are the pros a …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision and Early Action, but I'm not exactly sure what the differences are. Can someone explain the differences between ED …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really interested in studying abroad during college. Should I consider study abroad programs when choosing a college? What are some factors to keep in mind when looking at …
Hi all, I'm a bit stressed about my course load. I've only taken a few AP classes so far, and I'm worried that I'm not taking enough to be competitive when I apply to colleges. Is this something I sho …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to take more challenging classes and risk a lower GPA or take easier classes and maintain a higher GPA. Which one do colleges value more? Thanks for any advi …
Hi! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. I know there are resources out there to help, but I'm not sure where to find them or which ones are the …
Hello! I recently found out that my dream college is pretty expensive, and I'm not sure if my family can afford it. What should I do if I get accepted but can't afford to attend? Are there any options …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between attending a large university or a small college. What are the pros and cons of each? How can I determine which one is the right fit for me? A …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to a college with a binding Early Decision option. How can I decide if it's the right choice for me? What factors should I consider when making …
Hey guys! I'm a bit stressed because I know that junior year is crucial for college applications. I'm looking for some advice on what I should prioritize during this year to increase my chances of get …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible for college. What are some things I can do now to set myself up for success in college? Any advice would be …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've heard that applying Early Decision can improve your chances of getting into your dream school. How do I know if it's the right choice for me? I'm a little bit stressed ab …
Hi everyone! I'm pretty sure I know what my top choice college is, but I'm not sure if I should apply early decision or not. Are there any advantages to applying early decision? What if I change my mi …
Hey guys! I'm considering taking some AP classes next year, but I'm worried that I might not get an A in them. Would it still be worth taking these classes for the rigor, or should I stick to regular …
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 …