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University Chances changed!

I logged in to college vine after a while, my chanes reduced significantly. Chances for NYU was 50%+, which was reduced to 30% and other chances too. What happened can anyone help me?

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Chancing Simulator - Weighted or Unweighted GPA?

Is the unweighted GPA the most accurate to use with the Chancing Simulator? Thanks!

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College Essay Free Editor?

Does anyone know fo any free service that will edit my common app college application essay? Preferably with more detail then just grammar issues.

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Essay Questions!

Hi everyone! I'm going to be a Senior in High School this Fall, and I'm trying to get ahead with preparing for admissions. I've set up a Common App account, and I think it's time I start working on t …

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What are some good ECs for majoring in Business.

I am a rising sophomore.

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What should I do to make my college application better?

(Sorry if this is the wrong community, just looking for general advice)

Hi, I'm a rising junior, and I want to apply mainly to colleges in the midwest, USA. I'm going to go into college for an english …

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How many years of science courses would be considered selective for admission to colleges?

Hello everyone, I'm a rising sophomore. Economics and political science are my fields of interest. I'm deciding what Science courses I will take years later. I took Biology Honors in 9th grade and mus …

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Is there a need to send a official transcript before RD deadline?

I'm referring to schools that require a mid year report which will have my first semester grades. Since the mid year report is required, is there a need for me to ask my counselor to submit another of …

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Can I apply ED and EA at the same time?

If I apply ED to a certain school, would I be allowed to EA to other schools and just withdraw their applications if I'm accepted to my ED school? I've tried looking for this online but I don't see a …

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Is switching from an american high school system to a british high school system such as A-levels difficult?

I might have to move because of my sister's college, but I've attended a British school until 4th grade(though I'm not sure that going to help to adjust to 11th grade in a British system).

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Do your ECs have to relate to your Major?

Hey, I'd love it if you helped answer my question :)

So I'm an incoming sophomore and still very much unsure of what I want to major in. I had been leaning towards STEM but recently I feel like it's no …

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Which colleges allow for a dual degree?

So, I've been doing a lot of research into options of double majors, dual degrees, etc.. Most colleges accept double majors, with of course variations on policies, but I can't find a lot of informatio …

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What are some ECs that will enhance my resume if I want to major in English and later on become a lawyer?

I am currently an incoming junior at my high school and my lists of ECs are:

-UIL Journalism

-UIL CX Debate

-UIL Current Events

-Officer position at my Student Council (I spend the most time on this one s …

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Do IB students have a higher chance into getting into college?

Do IB students have a higher chance into getting into college?

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How many APs should you take and how much will having 10 APs rather than 7 benefit you?

My school doesn't offer some of the easier APs such as AP Micro and there's a lot of competition for AP Environmental Science and AP Psych, so I'm thinking about self-studying some APs. I'm a rising s …

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Do colleges look at the hundredths digit of your GPA?

I'm just wondering, do colleges really care about the hundredth digit of your GPA? For example, would there be a discrepancy between someone with a 3.91 and similar ECs and test scores as someone else …

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How can I make my summer productive?

Hello! I'm a rising junior and I'm generally looking for some advice to make this summer a very productive one. I plan on majoring in something within the art/design/visual field. My grades are very g …

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Prestigious writing competitions?

I write as a hobby and I would like to continue this in college. What are some prestigious (or just fun) writing competitions? Thank you.

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How to expand on ecs?

Incoming sophomore here. I wanna narrow down my ecs. My interests are biochemistry, computer science, humanitarianism, and creative writing/prose. Any suggestions for strengthening my ecs and narrowin …

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What Should I Do The Summer Before Senior Year?

Hi, I am going into senior year this fall and I am being stressed on how to prepare for college/senior year as a whole. Is there anything I can do to prepare and get ready before senior year this summ …

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