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What can I do with a linguistics degree?

Im wanting to major in linguistics and, if it is available, double major with anthropology. (I might end up minoring in one and majoring in the other depending on the school) I was wondering if I woul …

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4 years ago
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Advice on how to improve extracurriculars?

I'm currently participating in several clubs and sports, which I'll list below. I'm already pretty overwhelmed with these, but CollegeVine says that I should improve my extracurriculars to get into so …

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4 years ago
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Undergrad business?

Any excellent undergraduate business administration colleges???

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4 years ago
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Chancing

So CV gave me a 26% chance at Trinity College but put it as a hard target school, and put Yale as 2% but a reach school for me. I don't get it. Isn't hard target meant to be where I can't get in easil …

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Which Colleges should I apply for?

Hi, I have to decide a college/colleges for ED/EA. I'm an international student with an SAT score of 1480.I'll be needing aid as well since I can't afford college and I'm a first generation student. I …

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4 years ago
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Test-Optional

I am applying to Duke, Yale, and Harvard test-optional. My state has no SAT centers and our sister state where we usually write them is on lockdown. Any thoughts and advice?

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4 years ago
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Transfer possibilities

Hi everyone,

I currently attend the University of Miami but I'm starting to realize that it wasn't the best fit for me here. I primarily picked this school mostly since covid limited my travel during t …

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4 years ago
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CollegeVine says my extracurriculars are weak. Are they really?

Here's my EC list:

Section leader in competitive marching band

Math team

Scholastic bowl, captained some meets (our school has rotating team captains)

4H club, held various offices including president, v …

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4 years ago
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What would you do in my position???

I'm a senior in Arizona, and I'm graduating in February; as soon as I graduate, I will start my real estate classes; that's the only thing that's certain in my life right now.

I've already been accept …

 
Just leave to a college in CA or FL
47%
 
Stay for a year while doing college
18%
 
Forget college and follow your dream
31%
 
Stay in AZ forever
2%
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4 years ago
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Common App Activity Section; own initiative goes under Work (Paid)?

I am doing my Common App Activity Section and want to add a small business that I did as a junior. Specifically, I managed small businesses using my relationships. I used to promote sales and products …

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Rec Letter situation

I am applying to majors within business but is very math-heavy (data science) and I wanted to know what would be the best rec letters to submit:

My International Relations teacher who also supervises a …

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I'm a Freshman in highschool. Would anyone know how to go about getting a internship at jobs or places

Hi im a freshman that just turned 15 and i was wondering if there are any internships or jobs that i should apply for so i can boost my Ec's

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4 years ago
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Xavier (Cincinnati) tuition incorrect?

I think there's an error in the tuition for Xavier. It's shown in CollegeVine as $28015, but according to www.xavier.edu, that's the per semester number not the annual number.

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4 years ago
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Should I apply ED to a school with my admission chance calculated as 26% (the one that collegevine marks)?

I'm afraid that I would be losing an opportunity to apply to a more likely school with early decision.

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4 years ago
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Submitting ACT Scores

I scored 2 points higher on the Sept 21 ACT compared to the Feb 21 test. Should I self-report both on the Common App or only the higher? The increase is due to a 6 point jump in English and 2 points …

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4 years ago
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Reapplying for university as a freshman

(International student) I am currently a freshman and I am planning to reapply for the next school year. I passed some international unis last year but I couldn't accept the offers due to COVID restri …

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4 years ago
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Is it a good idea to email colleges to ask if I can submit a research paper to them if not mentioned on their website?

I'm just asking the titular question in general for T20s that do not set any specific requirements regarding scientific research papers. Also, would it even be beneficial to submit one if they don't h …

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4 years ago
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Teacher recs

Okay so I have about four teachers who have said they’d write a recommendation for me. But…how does it work? Like what do I…do?

The earliest application deadline I have right now is November 1st so I …

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No confirmation of receiving application

So I submitted my application to LSU through the common app a couple of weeks ago and I have not gotten an email or portal saying that they had received my application. Should I wait a while longer or …

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4 years ago
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activity section in common app

ok so in common app there is a 150 character max for "Please describe this activity, including what you accomplished and any recognition you received, etc." i don't really know what to put in it or li …

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