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How worried should I be?

For context I am an upcoming sophomore and worried about my course rigor compared to my class. I'm not a 100% sure how competitive my school is compared to others, but I think it's very mid, definitel …

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How do I NOT fumble this??

Hello!!

I recently got my decision back from the Dartmouth Bound fly-in program. I was rejected, but I received a line in my letter that is as follows: "However, we were impressed with the strength of …

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3 years ago
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When should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

So, I have been considering asking my GED tutor for a letterof recommendation. But what I am wondering about is whether or not it is worth it and when I should do it.

If I were to get the letter, then …

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IU Kelley

Is IU Kelley school of Business difficult to get into?

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Having trouble deciding on a major

Hey, I’m an upcoming senior in HS. So I’ve always wanted to be a doctor ever since I was little. (Obgyn - I’ve been gravitating to) So I knew I will be a premed in college. I’m just finding it hard to …

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3 years ago
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Is 990 on SAT a good score to apply at Hoston community college? Please I need honest answers.

This is for me to apply as soon as possible as classes will start in 2 months. Please

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3 years ago
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What are tier one extracurriculars for law (as an international student)?

So I read the article on prestigious law internships here- and the senate page program really stood out to me. But it turns out it only takes in US students so I’m looking for alternatives for program …

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3 years ago
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Can 2 Cs in AP Class' hurt me getting into my dream college? (Chapman Univ.)

I was very sick for first semester this year with COVID and I got two Cs in AP biology and AP US history. This however carried over to the second semester I got a C in AP Bio but a B in APUSH

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3 years ago
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Which essay topic should I use for the CommonApp?

Hello! Rising senior here, trying to narrow down a topic for my Common App essay. I am currently debating between two topics for the essay and could use some feedback. The first essay topic is about h …

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3 years ago
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Collegevine application feature

I asked a question regarding this a while ago, but I have more questions now...

1) What are some examples of schools that accept students via the collegevine application feature?

2) When will colleges s …

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3 years ago
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What are the qualifications required for admissions to pre-med?

I have completed my O levels and would like to know if they suffice for admission to pre-med, or if pursuing A levels is necessary to meet the qualifications. As a dedicated and aspiring student, I am …

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3 years ago
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Will getting two Cs hurt my chances of getting into colleges like UMass Amherst or Boston College, or even UCONN?

I am a rising senior who just finished my Junior year. I got two Cs on my report card and now I feel like my GPA is going to drop. I also don't want it to hurt my chances of getting into college. The …

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3 years ago
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NYU SPS summer program

Hi, I’m about to be a junior in highschool and is trying to get into NYU sterns as an undergraduate. Therefore trying to get into their summer programs, but I have no idea when the application opens f …

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3 years ago
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how to write a "Why do you deserve this scholarship" essay

Hi! I'm a rising senior and will be attending CC summer semester. I am applying for a grant to cover the costs. They require a 250 word essay on why I deserve this scholarship. I have never written on …

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3 years ago
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How important are AP score sends?? +Transfer questions

Hello! As the AP score send deadline looms near, I'm having some second thoughts about which school I should select to receive my score report. For some background, I'm a rising junior, and I've only …

 
Send to Florida State
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Send to an Ivy dream school
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Send to Local community college
8%
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3 years ago
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Is it bad to not submit an AP Score? what about submitting a 3?

If I've taken 10 AP classes through Junior year (all As) but submit only 9 scores (all 4s and 5s) will that look bad? Also what if one was a 3 (not related to future major)?

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3 years ago
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Is there anything I could work on to increase my chances of attending a school like usc/ucla

Hello! Attending usc or ucla is a literal dream but I don’t know if my stats are good enough. I am a black rising junior in Highschool and plan on majoring in biology or some science related field wit …

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3 years ago
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I am a gap year student. How to approach my high school teacher for Letter of Recommendation?

As I am in my gap year, it is kind of difficult to approach my teachers. So what should i do?

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3 years ago
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How should I ask for teacher letter of recommendations?

I know every school is different, but i am confused as to how to get started. I have teachers I am close with and who I'd like to ask, but i dont know where to start.

Also, i am a junior. Should i ask …

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3 years ago
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BOTs have been infiltering this BLOG. Any thoughts?

I think AI is interesting but most people come here to get thoughtful answers from real users, not BOTs. Lately, there have been dozens of questions posed by a BOT and dozens of answers written by a d …

 
I'm perfectly okay with BOTs manipulating the Collegevine Blog!
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I'd like Collegevine to actively remove BOTs /site Manipulation!
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I'm indifferent to having AI BOTs pose Q & A on here.
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I'm not active enough to know what you are talking about.
6%
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