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Hello! I'm a junior and I'm taking a few AP classes this year. I'm feeling a bit stressed about the exams coming up. What are some tips for preparing and studying effectively? Any advice would be appr …

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about taking SAT Subject Tests since some colleges have stopped requiring them. Are they still a significant factor in the admissions process? Should I still take them …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college applications. I know that some schools require supplemental essays, and I want to make sure that mine are strong. Do you have any tips …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior starting my college search journey. Where do you guys find the most helpful information about colleges? Any websites or resources you would recommend? Thanks so much!

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering if it's better to have a high GPA or take challenging coursework. I've heard that colleges like to see challenging courses, but I'm worrie …

Hey collegevine, I recently took the SAT and my score was lower than I expected (around 1300). I have good grades and extracurriculars, but I'm worried that my SAT score will negatively impact my appl …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm planning on visiting some colleges over the next few months. What are some things I should make sure to do while I'm on campus to get a good feel for the …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. What are the benefits of going this route, and how does the transfer process …

Hey everyone, due to COVID-19, I haven't been able to visit any colleges in person. I've been doing virtual college visits instead, but I feel like I'm not getting the full experience. How can I make …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm already feeling anxious about the college application process. I find myself constantly worrying about deadlines, essays, and my chances of getting into my d …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college interviews. How should I prepare for them? What are some common questions I should be ready to answer? I'm a little bit stressed about maki …

Hey there! I've been considering reaching out to current college students at some of the schools I'm interested in to get their perspective on the college experience. Is this a good idea, or would it …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the importance of finding a college that's a good 'fit' for you. How important is this really, and how can I determine if a college is a good fit for me? Any personal …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I've been feeling a bit stressed about my GPA. I didn't do too well during freshman and sophomore year, but I want to turn things around. Is it too late to imp …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've heard that if I get deferred from a college, I might need to write a letter of continued interest. Can someone explain what that is and how to write a strong one? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about standardized testing. I've heard that some colleges require or recommend SAT Subject Tests, but I'm not sure if I need to t …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to plan out my college application timeline. I'm considering applying Early Decision or Early Action to some schools, but I'm not sure if there are a …

Hey everyone, I've heard that demonstrating leadership is important for college applications. What are some ways I can show leadership in my extracurricular activities or other aspects of my applicati …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I have a low grade in one of my classes from last year. I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into my top-choice colleges. How do I address this issue on my c …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. What are the benefits of taking this route, and are there any drawbacks? Th …