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Hello! I'm a junior and I'm torn between two possible majors for college. How did you all decide on your major, and do you have any advice for me? I'm worried that choosing the wrong major could impac …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out if colleges prefer students who have a well-rounded application or those who demonstrate a focused interest in one particular area. …

Hi! So I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that colleges sometimes look at your social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true? If so, should I be worried about the content on …

Hi collegevine, I'm a little bit stressed about my GPA. I'm a high school junior and I didn't do very well in my freshman and sophomore years. However, I recently took the SAT and scored really high. …

Hi! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. Do I need to apply for financial aid before submitting college applications, or can I do it afterwards? I'm a bit conf …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've been wondering about SAT Subject Tests. I know that many colleges have gone test-optional due to the pandemic, but are Subject Tests still important? Sho …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT, the ACT, or both. Is it beneficial to take both tests, or should I focus on one and aim for a high score? How do coll …

Hi all, I'm having a tough time deciding whether to attend an in-state or out-of-state college. What are the pros and cons of each, and how can I determine which one is the best fit for me? Thanks for …

Hello! I'm a high school junior looking for ways to help pay for college. I know there are a lot of scholarships out there, but I'm not sure where to find them or how to apply. Do you have any suggest …

Hello! I'm a junior and I have a long list of colleges that I'm interested in. I know I need to narrow it down, but I'm struggling to figure out how. What criteria should I use to decide which college …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and I've been researching the college application process quite a bit. I've seen some conflicting information on the importance of SAT Subject Tests. Do …

Hello, I'm a junior, and I've been looking into the QuestBridge National College Match program. I'm considering applying through QuestBridge, but I'm not sure if it's the best option for me. What are …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm already thinking about my senior year and how I can use it to improve my college application. Are there any specific areas I should focus on, like maintaining my GP …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which classes to take next year. I've heard that colleges like to see AP classes, but I'm not sure if I can get an A in some of them. Should I …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what factors to consider when selecting a college. I want to make sure I choose the right one for me, but I'm not sure what to prioritize. Ca …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been hearing mixed advice about whether or not I should take SAT Subject Tests. Are they necessary for top colleges, or can I get by without them? I'd really apprec …

Hey guys, I'm considering taking a gap year after high school to gain some real-world experience and do some volunteering. I'm wondering how admissions officers view gap years and if it will hurt my c …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. How important are these letters in the college admissions process, and what should I look …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm trying to prepare myself for all possible outcomes during the college application process. If I end up getting waitlisted at my dream college, what should I do to increa …

Hi all, I've been stressing a bit over my college essay. I'm not sure what topic to choose or what aspects of my life I should focus on. Is there a general theme or approach that would be more effecti …