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Is the Collegevine acceptance rate accurate?

With input of extracurriculars, test scores, grades, and GPA…

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Extra Curricular advice

I need advice on what other extra curriculars I could do to strengthen that aspect. I already volunteer at the Humane Society and ENGin, I am also apart of the Mu Alpha Theta honor society at my schoo …

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What CollegeVine extracurricular tier would being a Semifinalist in the USA Biology Olympiad be?

What CollegeVine extracurricular tier would being a Semifinalist in the USA Biology Olympiad be?

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What CollegeVine extracurricular tier would being a Semifinalist in the USA Biology Olympiad be?

What CollegeVine extracurricular tier would being a Semifinalist in the USA Biology Olympiad be?

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A Level Grades for Chancing

I am applying using Cambridge A-level grades (Achieved), my school does not provide AP/IB classes. How can I calculate my chances?

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Could I predict my chances at UVA as a legacy?

Hi!

My current chances for UVA are 59%, but I am also a legacy applicant at the school. How could I calculate my chances for admission at UVA as a legacy?

Thanks!

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Should I try to change my letter of recommendation if it's inaccurate?

My teacher sent me a copy of the letter she wrote, and it has my name spelled wrong and the wrong pronouns. Other than that, it's a great letter. I thought I could just ask her to resubmit it with my …

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What were your percent chances for top schools?

My % chance for Brown is 28 while Cornell is 37. Is this low? For reach schools like these, what should we be aiming for?

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Will not taking aps sophomore year affect my chances for t20 colleges?

Hi, I am currently a sophomore and I've been taking all honors classes since freshman year. This year I am taking all honors classes, but looking back, I regretted my decision of not taking the ap cla …

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Activities section

When putting in hours and weeks that I spent on an activity, should I put in just what I've done? Or what I've done and expect to do? I recently started volunteering at my local library and I wont be …

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How do I write about vulnerability?

I'm applying to OSU currently, and I've been thinking about answering this essay prompt:

Stan Lee once said, “If you're writing about a character… unless you give him vulnerability, I don't think he'll …

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How do I write about vulnerability?

I'm applying to OSU currently, and I've been thinking about answering this essay prompt:

Stan Lee once said, “If you're writing about a character… unless you give him vulnerability, I don't think he'll …

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Before High School Activities?

Hi! Just have a quick question: should you include activities that you participated in before you were in high school? For example, in the 8th grade I started a writing club at my school. Should I inc …

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Passion Projects?

I've heard that passion projects are really helpful for admissions, and I would love to make a positive impact on my community. I am involved in a few extracurricular clubs and such (MUN, student gove …

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Should I take AP Euro if I plan on going into Biology?

With second semester approaching, I'm wondering if I should continue taking AP Euro. So far it's not looking like I'm probably not going to do well on the exams, and I'm wondering if I should just dro …

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Will I get into chico state?

Hi I have been having MAJOR anxiety over not getting accepted into chico state. My weighted gpa from 10-11 grade is a 3.7 and unweighted 3.48. My sophomore year I struggled A LOT because of online lea …

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How much does a second language mark matter for STEM related career?

So, I am currently a junior who has hopes of attending a high tier American university, my top two choices being Cornell University or CMU for Information Science/Computer Science. My grades are ok, I …

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Biotech early college or regular public school?

I'm a freshman applying for a biotechnology magnet school, currently enrolled in a regular public school (though its one of the best in my district). I'm very interested in STEM but don't want to limi …

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Unique to our generation

Hello, I am in a rut of ideas on what makes our generation (gen z) so unique and strong. I can think of surface-level ones like how we are adaptable with all the issues that have arisen but I feel lik …

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Where can I find a grad school calculator?

Hi! I am very excited because I have just gotten into my first choice school and am planning ahead a few years like I always do but where can I find a grad school calculator as I wonder what my chance …

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