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Hi fellow students and collegevine! I'm a junior, and I've been stressing about my SAT/ACT scores. How much weight do colleges really give to standardized test scores in the admissions process? Will a …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply Early Action or Regular Decision to my top choice school. Is there a significant advantage to applying early? I'm a little bit stressed about making …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my living situation in college. How do I decide whether to live on campus or off campus? What are some factors I should consider? Thanks for y …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing about test-optional colleges. Can anyone explain how this works and if it's possible to apply to college without submitting SAT or ACT scores? Will n …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions, but I'm really worried about the possibility of getting rejected from my top-choice school. How did you all handle reject …

I was just wondering if it's better to have a title for my college essay or just leave it without one. Will it make any difference in the admissions process? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I want to make sure my college applications are as strong as possible. What are some common mistakes that I should avoid making on my applications? Any advice on how to …

Hey guys! I'm really into yoga, and I practice it regularly both at home and in classes. Can practicing yoga be considered an extracurricular activity on college applications, or should I focus on mor …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm concerned about how much my standardized test scores will affect my chances of getting into college. I've been studying for the SAT, but I'm worried that a lowe …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. There are so many factors to consider, like location, size, and academic programs, that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What factors di …

I'm working on my college applications and I need to write a 'Why this college?' essay for some of them. What are some tips for writing a compelling essay that really shows my interest in a specific c …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm finding it difficult to balance my schoolwork with preparing for college applications. Any tips on how to manage my time effectively so I can do well in b …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been thinking a lot about college applications lately. I have a pretty decent GPA and test scores, but I feel like my extracurriculars could use some improvement. …

Hi all! I'm a junior starting to think about my college essays. I'm not the best writer, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about crafting a strong essay. Do you have any tips or advice on how to make my …

I'm struggling financially and I think I might qualify for a fee waiver for my college applications. How do I go about requesting one, and what information should I be prepared to provide to prove my …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges with co-op programs. What are the benefits of attending a college with a co-op program and should I consider it? I'm a little unsure, so any ad …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying Early Action to some colleges. I'm not sure how to decide which colleges to apply to for Early Action, and I'm hoping someone here can offer s …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been researching different types of colleges, but I'm having trouble deciding between a liberal arts college and a research university. What are the main differences betwe …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure when I should do it. Can I apply for financial aid after submitting my college applications, or s …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges. One school I'm interested in offers binding early decision, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to commit. How did you guys decide if applying …