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Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've heard that senior year grades aren't as important for college admissions since most applications are due before the year is over. Is this true, or should I still fo …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior, and I've been attending college fairs to learn more about different schools. I want to make the most of these events, but I'm not sure what questions I should be aski …

Hi all, I'm hoping to apply to some highly competitive colleges, and I'm looking for ways to increase my chances of getting accepted. What are some things I should focus on to make myself a stronger c …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering how to handle being waitlisted by a college. If I end up on a waitlist, what can I do to improve my chances of being accepted? Any advice would be greatly …

Hey! I'm a junior and I'm curious if colleges look at class rank when making admissions decisions. Is it a significant factor, or do they focus more on other parts of the application? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what kind of college environment I want. I know that college size can make a big difference, but I'm not sure if I'd prefer a small, medium, …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes on my college applications. Can anyone share some common mistakes that students make when applying to college? I want to av …

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about what major I should select for my college applications. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose a major that's right …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering applying to test-optional colleges. How should I decide whether to submit my test scores or not? What factors should I consider? Thanks for any advice …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm feeling a little stressed about when to start preparing for the SAT or ACT. When should I start studying, and how much time should I dedicate to it? Tha …

Hey guys! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm wondering what I should focus on this year to improve my chances of getting into a good college. I have a pretty good GPA and I'm involved in a …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my senior year to improve my chances of getting into my dream college. What should I focus on during my senior year, and how can I make the most …

Hey everyone! I'm feeling a bit stressed about the college application process, and I'm looking for ways to manage it. How did you cope with the stress and stay focused during this time? Any tips or a …

Hello! I'm a homeschooled high school junior, and I'm wondering how colleges view homeschooling in the admissions process. Will being homeschooled hurt my chances of getting accepted, or will it make …

Hello collegevine! I'm curious about how much weight AP courses and exams have in the college admissions process. I've taken a few AP classes and plan on taking more next year. Should I prioritize get …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about the financial aspect of college applications. I'm not sure if I should apply for financial aid or not. How do I know if I'm eligible …

Hi all, I'm wondering how colleges view GPA in relation to course rigor. Is it better to have a high GPA with easier courses or a lower GPA with more challenging ones? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior and I recently took the SAT and got a pretty good score, but I'm wondering if I should retake it to try and get an even better one. Is it worth it, or should I focus on other aspec …

Hi all! I'm a junior who recently took the SAT and scored a 1450. While I know it's a decent score, I can't help but wonder if I should retake it to improve my chances of getting into top colleges. Wo …

Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I've been looking at college rankings to help me decide where to apply. How much weight should I give to these rankings? Are they really important when choosing a …