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Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to create a strong college application. What are some things I should focus on or highlight in my application to help me …

Hello! With many colleges going test-optional due to the pandemic, I'm wondering if I should still submit my SAT/ACT scores even if they're not required. Do you think submitting scores would give me a …

Hey, I'm a junior who's taken the SAT twice already, and I'm considering taking it one more time to improve my score. Do colleges look down on multiple attempts or do they just consider your highest s …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college interviews. What are some tips for having a successful interview? How can I prepare and make a good impression? Thanks for any guidance!

Hello everyone! I'm trying to decide whether I should apply Early Decision or Regular Decision to my top-choice college. What are the pros and cons of each option? How did you all decide which one was …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to look into college costs and I'm feeling a bit stressed about how I'm going to pay for it. What types of financial aid are available and how can I find out if I'm eligible …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research colleges. What resources or strategies would you recommend to find the best fit for me? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a little bit stressed because I need to start thinking about whether I should take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some people do better on one test over the other, but I'm not sure …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to prepare for the SAT. What resources or study methods do you recommend for SAT prep? How should I structure my study time? Any advice is appreciated, thank you!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've heard a lot about Early Decision from my friends and counselors. However, I'm not exactly sure how the process works. Can someone explain what Early Decisi …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been looking into honors programs at different colleges. Is it worth it to apply for these programs? What are the benefits, and how competitive are they? Tha …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about a specific major. I want to make sure this passion comes across in my college application. What are some ways I can demonstrate my interest in this …

Hello! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I've heard that applying Early Action can have some benefits, but I'm not sure if it's the right choi …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I'm finding it a bit overwhelming to narrow down my list of potential colleges. Can anyone help me understand what factors I should think about when creating my l …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is during the college admissions process. I have a good GPA, but my class rank isn't as high as I'd like it to be. Will this hurt my …

I'm feeling really stressed about the whole college application process. How do you guys manage your stress and stay focused on your goals? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or enrolling in dual enrollment classes next year. What are the pros and cons of each, and how do colleges view these cours …

Hey CollegeVine! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether I should focus on in-state or out-of-state colleges. What are the pros and cons of each, and how do I weigh the benefits and drawbacks? T …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges. I want to make sure I choose a college that's a good financial fit for me and my family. What factors should I consider when evaluating t …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges, but I'm not sure where to start when it comes to evaluating their academic programs. What factors should I be considering, and where can I …