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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 …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I had a bit of a rough patch during my sophomore year, which caused my grades to dip. I know I'll need to address this in my college applications, but I'm not sure how. What's …

Hi everyone! I've been researching college application timelines and came across the concept of Early Decision. I know it's binding, but are there any benefits to applying ED? If so, how do I decide i …

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I want to write a personal statement that truly stands out. Do you have any …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. How did you all find inspiration for your essays? Any advice wo …

Hi there! I've heard that applying Early Decision to a college can increase my chances of getting accepted, but I'm not sure if that's true or just a myth. Can anyone provide some insight on this? I'm …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to think about recommendation letters for college applications. If a college requires two letters, can I submit more than that if I have additional teachers …

Hi! I'm a junior with a 3.7 GPA, and I'm really aiming for some top-tier colleges. I'm worried that my GPA might not be competitive enough. Should I be concerned or do I still have a chance? Any advic …

Hi! I'm starting to think about my college applications, and I'm a bit stressed about my personal essay. What are some tips for writing a unique and compelling essay that will make me stand out? Are t …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I was wondering if it's important to visit colleges before applying? Does it help with admissions or just w …

Hey everyone, I was wondering if colleges take senior year grades into account when making admissions decisions. I know that my transcript will include my first semester grades, but will they be given …

As I start to think about my college essays, I'm wondering what resources are available to help me write a strong essay. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to think about my college applications, and I'm wondering whether I should include extracurriculars that aren't related to my intended major. I have a few hobb …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I have a few schools that I'm really interested in. Is it possible to apply Early Decision to more than one school? If not, how should I decide which one to apply to? Th …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide on a major before I apply to college. How can I figure out which major is the right fit for me? Are there any resources or tools I can use to help me ma …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to find a college that will best prepare me for my future career. What factors should I consider when looking at colleges in relation to my care …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've started to research colleges. I have a few top-choice schools, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate my interest in them. Can anyone provide some advice on what I can …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior with not-so-great standardized test scores, but I feel like I have a strong personal story to tell. Can a well-written essay make up for my lower scores? Also, CollegeVine, y …

Hey! I'm taking a mix of AP and IB courses, and I'm wondering how colleges evaluate these classes. Do they view them as equally rigorous? Is one more impressive than the other to admissions officers? …