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3 years ago
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How do l start my personal essay?

So I'm in the last quarter of my Junior year, and I want to start my personal essay but I don't know how. Can you guys give me ideas?

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3 years ago
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IVY LEAGUE Admissions for the Class of 2027 continue to drop to historical lows.

Every cycle I take an educated guess at what the Ivy League acceptance rates will be. Based on the ED and REA rates my 2023 IVY DAY Spring edition predicts the following rates.

Cornell - 7.00% versus 7 …

 
I think your estimates are high
2%
 
I thnk your estimates are low
17%
 
I think you are correct in your estimates
62%
 
I'm not applying to Ivys so I don't care how difficult they are
17%
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3 years ago
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Hello, so basically I sent an email about financial aid few weeks ago to Geo@umn.edu and i didn’t receive any answers.

i have already submitted my application, I still have a few missing pieces but yeah. Could you please help me to reach unm’s Geo, I really want them to read my email.

Thank you.

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3 years ago
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Is it possible to bring a 3.69 GPA to a 3.8 or 3.9 as a junior?

I am currently a junior in high school and I have a 3.69 GPA, how do I bring it to a 3.8 or higher for college admissions next year? I can do dual enrollment during the summer if it means getting it h …

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3 years ago
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Creative and Relevant EC ideas

I am a sophomore interested in majoring in biomedical engineering at college. My hobbies include visual art, reading, and baking - none of which have to do with Biomed. eng. I am in NAHS and Diversity …

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3 years ago
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is Wall Street 101 pre-college program at Bentley University prestigious program?

I got accepted to this program, they awarded me a 10% scholarship.

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3 years ago
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Is an American Voices Award elligble to apply for National Student Poet?

I won a National American Voices Award for Scholastic Art & Writing. I am also invited to the National Events Week celebration, which I have registered for.

The Scholastic website says that students wh …

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3 years ago
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Discussion

Important Update: Expert Answers are going away (for now!)

Dear CollegeVine Community Members,

We hope this message finds you well on your college admissions journey. We appreciate the time and effort you’ve invested in our community forum, making it a support …

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3 years ago
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If someone has done many AP classes but did not submit the AP scores

If someone has taken many AP classes but chooses not to submit their AP scores, is it less likely for them to be considered for an Ivy League school?

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3 years ago
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What extracurricular and activities would you suggest for me?

I am a Junior in high school. I am very creative, I like cooking & reading & playing video games. I am in the Women in Literature Club and Creative Writing Club at my school, and I am doing an interns …

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3 years ago
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What classes should I take senior year?

I know I'm going to take AP Lit, AP Physics, and JROTC, but I don't know about the rest of them.

Should I take AP Calculus AB or BC?

Should I take AP Biology, Dual Enrollment Biology, or AP Psychology? …

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3 years ago
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What are some recommended ECs for a sophomore?

I'm currently a sophomore interested in debating, public speaking, creative writing, etc. And I would like to know what are some prestigious contests or activities or research opportunities I may be a …

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3 years ago
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Including team awards in ec descriptions?

I’ve been a part of several state champion teams for track and xc, as well as the state runner up concert band. Should I include these awards, or focus more on individual accomplishments and leadershi …

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3 years ago
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Tips for last minute ECs for someone intending to become a business major?

Currently I am the Business Management Lead for club at my school and am an ICDC qualifier for DECA. With the club, I work and manage with different local organizations and high school teams to facili …

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3 years ago
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How to use my strengths to get into college

I am an 11th grader with good extracurriculars ( beta club pres, governors school, after school assistant teacher( cross country and robotics), volunteer firefighter, etc.) With that being said, I hav …

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3 years ago
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Is my first and only C okay in second semester senior year?

Hi I’m currently a senior who got accepted into UCI. Senioritis is hitting really hard and all my grades are fine except for my Calc in which it is at a 81%. So can UCI rescind me ?

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3 years ago
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International student

Okay, I really need help here.

I'm a junior in high school who just moved here like 6 months ago from a different country.(9th and 10th grade in India, 11th and 12th in USA.) I want to do everything I …

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3 years ago
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Should I apply to the Lumiere research program?

I'm a junior, not a senior. I just moved to America from India and desperately need extracurriculars to put on my college applications! Is it likely for me to get accepted into the program? I perfectl …

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3 years ago
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Highschool Course Selection and Foreign Language

Do you need to take 3 years of foreign language at high school to be considered for top schools? My school does not require me to take Spanish in Junior year. If I want to take an additional AP class, …

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3 years ago
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Does club officer position have a huge impact on admissions?

Hi!! Club elections are approaching at my school and I’be been manning to run for a few officer positions for a while. These are clubs in which I’ve been active in for a while and I feel like it’s def …

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