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Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering how important class rank is in the college admissions process. My school doesn't officially rank students, but I can estimate my position. Should I be worr …

Hi collegevine, I recently took the SAT/ACT and scored relatively high, but I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try for an even higher score. Would this improve my chances of getting into …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm passionate about art. I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm planning on majoring in something else. Can I still submit my art portfolio as part of my college appl …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm planning on visiting some college campuses soon. I want to make the most of my visits, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for or asking about. Can anyone share so …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching financial aid for college. My family's income is relatively high, but I'm not sure if we'll be able to afford my dream school without help. Should I …

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Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research the college application process. I've heard about both the Common App and the Coalition App, but I'm not sure which one I should use. Can anyone explai …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. How did you decide on your major, and what factors should I consider when making this decision? Any advice would …

Hey there, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help pay for college. It's a bit overwhelming, and I'm not sure where to start. What are some good resources for findi …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to apply for financial aid. I've heard that applying for aid can sometimes hurt your chances of admission, especially at need-aware schools. H …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm involved in a few extracurricular activities. I was wondering if colleges prefer certain types of extracurriculars over others, or if they just want to see that I'm pass …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule. Is it better to take more AP classes to show colleges that I can handle a rigorous workload, or should I focus …

Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and my score is just below the average for my top-choice college. Should I try to retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? Thanks for any advice!

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look for scholarships to help fund my college education. There are so many out there, and I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any tips for finding schola …

Hey all, I've heard people talking about reach, target, and safety schools, but I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean. Can someone explain the difference between them? How many of each type of sc …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to strengthen my college application. I'm involved in a few extracurriculars and my grades are decent, but I'm not sure what e …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't miss any important deadlines during the college application process. What are the key dates I should keep in mind? Thanks for the help!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken the SAT/ACT, but my scores are below the average for my top-choice college. Should I retake the test to try to improve my scores, or should I focus o …

Hey guys! I'm curious about how colleges view GPAs. Is it better to have a high GPA in easier classes, or a lower GPA in more challenging classes like AP or honors courses? I want to challenge myself, …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about how to finance my college education. I know scholarships can be a big help, but I'm not sure how to improve my chances of receiving them. What ca …