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How can I improve my extracurrculars for college?

Hi, I go to a public school and I am looking for how to improve my application for colleges. For reference, I would love to go to a school such as Columbia or Georgetown. I am also looking to major in …

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Collegevine mobile app?

Just a thought...but it would be super helpful ;)

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How Do I Get good Letters of Recommendations?

I'm really anxious about making it in to grad school, but what are are some good ways to get awesome letters of recommendations. I have asked my previous English Prof for one and now she won't write t …

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Extracurricular Activity Ideas?

I'm a freshman in high school, and due to the pandemic and just the way my school is run, they do not provide many extracurriculars. My current GPA unweighted is a 3.8, so I'm strong in the academic a …

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What is the impact on college admissions from HS that grades harshly?

My school grades harshly resulting in lower GPAs. My unweighted GPA will be around 3.7 although I will have taken 14 Honors courses and 7-8 AP classes. How can I be competitive in a top 20 school whe …

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Class of 2025

Any tips for incoming freshman.

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any sat test tips?

not prep tips. any tips on the test day?

good luck to fellow may test-takers, yall, we got this!!

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Low Test scores, College application, Dual enrollment, College essay

Hey guys, I just took the April act and Idk how I did. I am currently in a dual enrollment class and the college requires an essay. If my essay is good and me being in a dual enrollment class. Do yall …

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Is humor ok in Essays, and Applications?

Is humor ok in Essays, and Applications? I’m working on an essay to my school’s robotics team and would it be ok for me ito include some humour? What about in a flipgrid video?

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hello - does anyone know of any photography OR computer science internships for high school students?

I know those are two very different areas of study, but I have an interest in both! Also, I would prefer if the internships were around the NJ/NYC area or virtual/online, please! Thanks!

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5 years ago
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What might be some tips for a sophomore?

Tips may be like what ECs to do in the summer or what other things to be unique.

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How do I post my essay for review?

Senior

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5 years ago
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How do colleges know what extra-curriculars you did?

Do you have to tell them, or is it something that is on your transcript?

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5 years ago
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IB vs AP. Wich is better?

What do you guys think? What are the pros and cons of each? Which is harder, and which is more fruitful? Which one would you pick?

( Use the poll, and if your willing add a comment with your elaborated …

 
IB
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AP
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Poll closed27 votes
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what are some examples of extra curriculars for people who are interested in attending business school

what are some examples of extra curriculars for people who are interested in attending business school in the future?(Including me....)

I also like baseball & Business at the same time, so I am worki …

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Hi! Quick question - if it possible to self-study for the AP physics exam?

I'm a junior who is currently taking AP physics and needs some tips on how to get a 4+ on the AP exam :)

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5 years ago
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What degree will best prepare me?

So I recently had posted this same poll and it closed today there was a tie Criminal Justice- 19% Criminology- 33% Forensic Science- 33% and Forensic Psychology- 14%. Since there was a tie. I will re …

 
Criminology
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The siblings part on the common app

I'm trying to have a look on the common app and get comfortable with it early. In the siblings part, I have to list each of my sibling's level education. I'm feeling confused like a 9th grader (14 yea …

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5 years ago
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Is there any AP Classes in Toronto (or Ontario), Canada?

I'm currently attending a public high school in Toronto, Canada and my school offers zero AP classes (or Honors). This is really frustrating because my dream school is Stanford University and as we al …

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Do passion projects count as extracurriculars?

This summer I’m planning on doing a research project with a professor from a university who will advise me, so when I apply for college would that count as an extracurricular?

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