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Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been researching different colleges online, but I haven't had the chance to visit many campuses in person. Is it really important to visit colleges before applying, or …

Just out of curiosity, I was wondering what might happen if someone were caught plagiarizing an essay for their college application. I've heard a few stories about students being caught, and I am genu …

Hey guys, I'm finding it difficult to decide between a research university and a liberal arts college. Is there a research university with a liberal arts vibe where I can get the best of both worlds? …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I want to start a club at my high school related to one of my passions. I think it would be a great addition to my college application, but I'm not sure how to go about start …

Hello, I've taken the SAT/ACT multiple times and have some better scores than others. Do I need to report all of my scores to colleges, or can I just send my highest scores? What is the typical proces …

Hey guys! I have a few college interviews coming up and I want to make sure I'm prepared. What are some good questions that I can ask the interviewer to show my interest and learn more about the colle …

Hi all! I'm a little bit stressed about whether or not I should take the SAT or ACT since many colleges are going test-optional. If I decide not to submit my scores, will it hurt my chances? Is it bet …

Hi everyone, I'm interested in double majoring when I go to college. However, I'm worried that the workload might be too much for me to handle. Can anyone who's been through this experience share thei …

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of applying for Early Action at one college and Regular Decision at others. Is it possible to apply for both, or do I have to choose one or the other? What are the pros and …

Hello, as I'm drafting my college essay, I'm wondering if incorporating quotes from authors, public figures, or other sources is a good idea. Can it enhance my essay by providing a different perspecti …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I want to know what qualities colleges are looking for in applicants. I want to make sure I'm presenting myself in the best way possible. Can anyone give me an idea of …

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 …