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Hey guys! I'm trying to plan my senior year courses, and I'm wondering if it's better to take easier classes and maintain a high GPA or take more challenging classes and potentially have a lower GPA. …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by the college application process. How can I manage my time effectively and make sure I stay on track with everything? Any suggestions woul …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one test over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone provi …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been researching different types of colleges. How can I decide whether a large university or a small liberal arts college would be the best fit for me? What are the …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've been working part-time for a while now. I was wondering if having a job would be viewed positively by colleges. Should I include it in my application, or is it not imp …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm taking a few AP classes this year. I want to do well on the exams, but I'm not sure how to study efficiently. Any tips or suggestions on preparing for AP exams would be …
Hey! I've heard that collegevine is a great resource for college applicants, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. Can someone explain the services collegevine provides and how it can help me with th …
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my senior year, both academically and socially. What are some things I should focus on to make my last year of high school the best it can be? I'd …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering how colleges view applicants who excel in a specific area compared to those who are well-rounded. I've heard mixed opinions, so I'd love to hear your thoughts and exp …
Hey there! I'm a junior looking to start my college search, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone recommend some helpful resources for researching colleges? I'd appreciate any advice on finding …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I'm still unsure about what I want to major in. Is it okay to apply to colleges as undecided, or is it better to choose a major beforehand? Any advice would be …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm aiming to get into a top-tier college. What can I do to improve my chances, and are there any specific strategies I should consider? Thanks for any advice, and coll …
Hey everyone! As a junior, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to study in college, but I'm still undecided. How do I choose a major if I don't know what I want to do yet? Is it okay to apply a …
I've decided on my intended major, but I'm not sure how to find colleges with strong programs in that field. What should I be looking for and are there any resources to help me find the best schools f …
Hi guys! I'm currently a junior, and I've started brainstorming ideas for my college essays. I want to write something that stands out and showcases who I am, but I'm not sure where to begin. I'd appr …
Hi all! I'm a junior and I've taken a few AP exams already. I was just wondering how much weight these scores have in the college admissions process? Are they really important, or do colleges focus mo …
Hi there! I'm a junior, and I'm concerned about how much weight standardized test scores hold in the college admissions process. My GPA is strong, but my test scores aren't as high as I'd like them to …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I know that having strong relationships with my teachers can be important for getting good letters of recommendation. However, I'm not sure how to go about building thes …
Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm involved in a few extracurricular activities. I want to make sure my involvement stands out on my college applications, but I'm not sure how to do that. Should …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm hoping to get some merit-based scholarships to help pay for college. What can I do to improve my chances of receiving these scholarships? Any advice would be appreci …