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Weitzman

What is the undergraduate academic experience like at the Weitzman School of Design?

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Network/Connect with Colleges on CollegeVine

So I've used the new networking tab to connect with colleges on my list. I was just wondering what exactly that does? I know colleges take into account demonstrated interest but how exactly does colle …

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Major Selection Help

Hi! I'm a freshman and I have a good idea of where I want to go to college, but I don't really know what I want to major in yet (yes, I know that I have like 3 years till college apps but I like to be …

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UC Decision Dates?

Ok, firstly trying out new discussion!

But does anyone know expected UC admission dates for this Fall 2021.

So Far I've gotten:

UCSC - started Feb 23 and still rolling

UC Riveride - Some decisions came o …

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Subjects at high school level for pre- med

Hi,

Is it necessary for students to study maths at high school level for securing admission in pre- med college? Also, what is the cost for studying pre-med as international student with no scholarship …

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How will a B overall in AP Calculus AB look for Ivy Leagues and other more competitive colleges?

I'm a junior right now and I'm expecting a final grade of a B in Calculus AB. This is the first B I will have throughout my high school career. I will have 7-8 APs by the time I graduate next year, co …

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Should I go to NYU?

Hey, very hopeful junior here. I currently live in Asia so I have to go across the continent and there is also the question of them bands💀

But my scores are good so I can hope that based on my financia …

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UC schools require 1 year of art for incoming freshmen, I don't know if I'm eligible for application.

I'm a junior looking into colleges right now, and I was looking at Berkeley and UCLA's freshmen requirements and they state,

"You must complete 15 A-G courses with at least 11 courses finished prior to …

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For those who are picking colleges what are you going off of.

Technically I'm from Atlanta, but I moved to Missouri, but my dad lives in Atlanta and wants me to move there for college, I don't want to stay in Missouri, but I want to go somewhere new like New Yor …

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Can I commit to William and Mary and then transfer to Williams College?

If I get offered a full athletic scholarship to William and Mary, and the coach at Williams College really wants me on their team but can't offer me any scholarships, which college should I go to? Cou …

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Does anyone know what time Phillips Exeter + Andover decisions come out this year?

Hi, I applied to both of these schools this year and was wondering if anyone had any information on what time the decisions come out.

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I haven't taken a Extracurricular Clubs should I be worried?

I'm a Junior, and I haven't done any extracurricular clubs or activities in high school. I'm just a shy person, to be honest, and I prefer keeping to myself outside of school. But now, I'm worried tha …

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How many AP classes should I take in Sophomore year?

For a bit of background, I am currently a freshman in high school and am in the process of finalizing my courses for the school year of 2021-2022, my sophomore year.

I am planning to take the followin …

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What is the food like at Penn dining halls?

I'm really curious

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Does ethnicity really impact college admissions as much as the chancing engine shows?

I have always known that there is some influence of ethnicity but I didn’t know it was this much. I am half Caucasian and half Latino but I look very Caucasian. At first I put white in the chancing en …

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What makes a good EC?

I'm wondering what makes a strong Extracurricular, because a lot of website list olympiad teams, mathletes, and etc. But my school personally doesn't offer that at all, and It's to late in the year to …

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Should I take AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC?

I had a C in Precalculus Honors first marking period, but I was able to pull that up to a low B this marking period. I understand concepts a lot better now, and am projected to end the year with a hig …

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Small School to Big College tips?

I want to go to a university, but I'm scared of the crowd. I stayed in the same school from 2-8th grade, and my 8th-grade class literally had three people total. My first high school was small, and my …

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Pre-College Programs

Do pre-college programs help your chances of admission? I feel like if I do a program at one university, then it would look like I'm more interesting in that school. That would hurt my chances of admi …

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AP Lang or LA III Honors or AP Lit?

Hi. I'm currently a sophomore choosing between taking AP Lang, LA III Honors, or AP Lit for next year. I already have 3 AP classes that I am taking outside of this class (AP Calc BC, AP Bio, and APUSH …

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