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Hi all! I'm a junior and I've had my heart set on a certain college for years. However, I know there's a chance I might not get in. What should I do if I don't get accepted? How can I cope with the di …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've heard a lot about the Common App lately. Can someone explain what it is and how it works? What do I need to know to get started on it? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone! I'm an IB student, but I've also taken a few AP courses. When I apply to college, can I submit both my AP and IB scores, or should I only submit one set of scores? Also, do colleges gene …

Hey collegevine! I've been participating in a few clubs and activities throughout high school, but I'm not sure if I've done enough. How much weight do colleges put on extracurriculars? Should I try t …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm involved in several clubs and organizations. Some are more significant to me than others, but I'm not sure if I should include every single one in my college appli …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP classes. I'm wondering how colleges view AP classes and scores during the admissions process. Do they care more about the class grade or the exam sco …

Hi there! I've been looking into some summer programs to help strengthen my college application. Do you think attending a summer program would be worth it, or should I focus on other activities? I'd l …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and feeling a bit stressed about choosing a major for college. There are so many options out there, and I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for me. Could a …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with a lower GPA than I'd like, but I still want to apply for scholarships. Is it worth applying even if my GPA isn't as high as the requirements? Any success stories or advi …

Hey everybody, I'm planning on visiting some colleges soon and I want to make sure I get the most out of my visits. What are some things I should do while I'm on campus to help me decide if a college …

Hi there! I'm a junior who's already feeling overwhelmed by the thought of juggling college applications with my schoolwork and extracurricular activities. What are some strategies for staying organiz …

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 …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about who I should ask for letters of recommendation for my college applications. How important are these letters in the admissions process? Al …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college, but I have no idea what I want to major in. How can I choose a college without knowing my major, and will it hurt my chances of getting in …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college interviews. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared and can make a good impression. What are some tips for preparing for …

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 …