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Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I've been focusing a lot on my academics, but I'm worried that my extracurricular activities …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Will this hurt my chances when applying to colleges, or is it okay to be undecided? Can anyone offer some advice on this? Thank …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college application process. How do you manage your stress and stay organized during this time? Any tips or advice would be greatly a …
Hey collegevine, I've heard that applying early action or early decision can improve my chances of getting into my top-choice schools. What are the benefits of applying early, and how do I decide whet …
Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I want to make sure I do everything right, so I'm wondering if there are any common mistakes I should avoid. …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. I want to make sure it's well-organized and highlights my accomplishments effectively. Can anyone share some tips …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I've been hearing a lot about financial aid. I'm not sure if I would qualify for any assistance and I don't want to miss out on opportunities. How can I find out …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out what factors are most important in college admissions. I know that GPA and test scores are important, but what else do colleges look fo …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm looking to get more involved in extracurricular activities to boost my college application. What are some good activities that will help me stand out to college admissi …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college applications. I know application fees can add up, so I'm wondering how I can request fee waivers. Can you guys give me some advice on ho …
Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been working part-time during high school to help my family financially. Will having a job be seen as a negative thing on my college applications, or will it be seen …
Hi guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to decide which colleges to apply to. I've been considering some out-of-state schools, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. What are the p …
Hi everyone, I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college to gain some real-world experience. Do colleges look down on gap years or will it hurt my chances of admission later on?
Hi all, I've been wondering if college admissions officers actually fact-check the information applicants provide on their applications. Do they verify things like extracurriculars, awards, and test s …
Hi all! I was just wondering if colleges actually care about AP scores when they're reviewing applications. I've taken a few APs already, and I'm planning on taking a few more next year. Should I be w …
Hello! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college essays. I'm having trouble choosing a topic that will showcase my personality and interests. How can I choose a topic that will make for …
Hi, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about applying to colleges soon. I know there are Early Action and Early Decision options, but I'm not sure which one is best for me. Can someone explain the …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I have a strong passion for a specific subject. I want to make sure that passion comes across in my college applications. How can I effectively convey my love for this …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and starting to work on my personal statement for college applications. What are some key elements that make a personal statement compelling, and how can I make sure mine st …
Hi! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to decide between taking AP classes or enrolling in some dual enrollment courses at a nearby community college. Which one do you think would be more benefici …