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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 …

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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 …

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Hi everyone, I'm a junior with not-so-great standardized test scores, but I feel like I have a strong personal story to tell. Can a well-written essay make up for my lower scores? Also, CollegeVine, y …

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Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm working on my college applications. I know that a strong personal statement is crucial, but I'm not sure how to make mine stand out. Can anyone share s …

I'm thinking about which teachers to ask for recommendation letters, and I'm wondering how much of an impact they have on college admissions. Are they a crucial part of the application, or just a smal …

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Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been stressing about standardized test scores lately. I know they're important, but how much do they really matter in the grand scheme of things? I've heard that some c …

Hey everyone! As my junior year is coming to an end, I'm wondering what I should be doing during the summer to prepare for college applications. Do you have any suggestions for things that I should fo …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and my GPA is not quite as high as I'd like it to be. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a good college. What can I do to compensate for a lower …