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Hi everyone! I recently took the SAT/ACT, and I'm not thrilled with my scores. Should I retake the test, or focus on other aspects of my application? How much do colleges really care about these score …

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Hi there! I'm a junior starting to think about college applications, and I'm a little confused about the difference between Early Decision and Early Action. I know they both involve applying early, bu …

Hi all! I'm a junior who's starting to think about college applications, and I'm worried that my application isn't well-rounded enough. I have a strong academic record, but my extracurriculars are mos …

Hey everyone, I know that many colleges require supplemental essays in addition to the main application essay. Can someone give me some advice on how to write a strong supplemental essay that will hel …

Hi, I'm a junior who's a bit stressed about college applications. My freshman year wasn't the best academically, and I'm worried it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. What can I do …

Hi collegevine, I'm a high school junior and I'm considering taking a gap year before starting college. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year, and how might it affect my college admissions p …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I had a bit of a rough patch during my sophomore year, which caused my grades to dip. I know I'll need to address this in my college applications, but I'm not sure how. What's …

Hi everyone! I've been researching college application timelines and came across the concept of Early Decision. I know it's binding, but are there any benefits to applying ED? If so, how do I decide i …

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I want to write a personal statement that truly stands out. Do you have any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. How did you all find inspiration for your essays? Any advice wo …

Hi there! I've heard that applying Early Decision to a college can increase my chances of getting accepted, but I'm not sure if that's true or just a myth. Can anyone provide some insight on this? I'm …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to think about recommendation letters for college applications. If a college requires two letters, can I submit more than that if I have additional teachers …

Hi! I'm a junior with a 3.7 GPA, and I'm really aiming for some top-tier colleges. I'm worried that my GPA might not be competitive enough. Should I be concerned or do I still have a chance? Any advic …

Hi! I'm starting to think about my college applications, and I'm a bit stressed about my personal essay. What are some tips for writing a unique and compelling essay that will make me stand out? Are t …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying? Does it help with admissions or just w …

Hey everyone, I was wondering if colleges take senior year grades into account when making admissions decisions. I know that my transcript will include my first semester grades, but will they be given …

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