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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 …

Hi there, I'm a junior in high school and my family's income is on the higher side. I'm worried that we won't qualify for financial aid, but I don't want to miss out on any potential assistance. Shoul …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I've been trying to learn about financial aid for college. I'm feeling a bit confused about the different types of aid and how they work. Can someone explain the basic …

Hey everyone! As I start my college search, I'm not quite sure what factors I should be considering when deciding which colleges to apply to. What are some things you think are important to look for i …

Hey collegevine, I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in getting involved in research opportunities to enhance my college applications. How can I find research opportunities in my area, and …

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Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been brainstorming ideas for my college essay. I have a topic in mind, but it might be considered controversial. Is it a bad idea to write about something controversia …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college expenses. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. How do I know if I'm eligible, and is there any downside to applyi …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into scholarships for college. I know that they can be very competitive, so I'm wondering if there are any tips or strategies for improving my cha …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges with large applicant pools. I want to make sure I stand out, but I'm not sure what I can do to set myself apart. What are s …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, starting to think about the whole college application process. I was wondering what kind of essays colleges really appreciate. Should I write about a personal ex …

Hey everyone! So, my freshman year was a bit of a mess and my GPA suffered because of it. I've improved a lot since then, but I'm worried that my earlier grades will hold me back when applying to top …