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How well does collegevine take major into account?

I understand this website is algorithm based and it won't be 100 percent accurate. I am applying to be a computer science major and have been extremely stressed out about whether I'll get accepted int …

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Lumiere research program full funded, is it possible?

Hi all! I am planning to apply to the Lumiere program in neuroscience, but my family does not have sufficient funds to pay for the program. If there is anyone who has gone through this funded program …

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College After 10th Grade?

So I found this opportunity to go to college after 10th grade, without a high school diploma. It’s legit, it’s called Bard College at Simon’s Rock. I would have my bachelors degree by the time I am 20 …

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How do I overcome my fear of clubs?

This is my second year of highschool and I still haven't joined any clubs or sports. I know I need them to prepare for college but my social anxiety is so bad I can't force myself to do them. It's als …

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How do I fix my GPA?

During 2020-early 2023 I didn't take school seriously and I left all the advanced classes I was in, I didn't take the PSAT or my grades seriously either. Last school year I got a GPA of 3.41 but this …

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private boarding school essay

Hi! I'm an 8th grader applying to Exeter, Andover, Lawrenceville, Deerfield, and Choate schools. I have been very skeptical lately as to starting my essay. I have some ideas for essays but my parents …

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Does anyone know more about the CASA scholarship thing?

I've heard that you give a dollar and then they give 5 back or it worked something like that. A teachers daughter used this to pay for her college.

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How Do I Get Over The Nerves Of Fear Of Failing?

Hey, so I was wondering, how do I get over some of the nerves from the fear of failing? So sometimes I feel like I am doing a bunch of hard work for nothing and I won't get into my dream college... ho …

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Is taking physics in high school helpful for business majors?

I am a sophomore. I have taken honors bio, honors chem, ap bio and am planning to take ap environmental science next year rather than physics. I was wondering if this would hurt me in the admissions p …

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Standardized Testing Advice

So this may sound like a dumb question, but I'm in tenth grade and I just got my Pre-ACT scores back. I got a 34 and 33 on the reading and English sections, but didn't do very well on the STEM section …

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How Long Does It Take Universities To Respond To Question Emails?

Hey! So I have recently emailed Universities such as Cornell, Duke, and NYU with a few questions. I was wondering, does anyone know how long it generally takes to get an email response back?

Please le …

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What Do I Major In?

Okay, this might seem like a silly question to point towards the internet, but I'm getting a little desperate here. I'm homeschooled, and I just started my senior year of high school. I've pretty much …

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β€’ 19 days ago β€’
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How Often Should I Study For Smaller Quizzes and Assignments?

Hey!

I was wondering, how often should I study for smaller quizzes and assignments? I am working on forming a study schedule, because I want to get my GPA to be as close to perfect as possible, and ju …

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What are some of the Most Helpful Studying Techniques?

Hello! I was wondering what the most helpful studying techniques are to successfully memorize things and keep it locked into my brain? Especially last minute, like during a free study hall or somethin …

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What Kinds of Extra-Curriculars Do Colleges and Highly-Ranked Universities Like to See on Applications?

Hey! I was wondering, what are a few specific activities/extra curricular activities that colleges and highly-ranked universities, like Cornell, want to see on an application? I want to apply to colle …

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Please how can I get my college essay review

I need guidance in writing supplemental for colleges such as smith college πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”

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Should I sacrifice fun agriculture for weighted GPA and class rigor?

Hello, I am a Freshmen and I am unsure about what to do. I want to go to a college like Carniege Mellon or maybe even MIT, but I also like agriculture. I am currently in an ag class and in FFA. This c …

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Should I drop my class?

I currently have a 84% in AP Calculus AB, and I really don't think I can get an A this semester. I don't know if I should drop out of the class so that my UW GPA stays a 4.0, or if I should accept it …

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What tests and classes should I take to increase my chances of going to a good college?

I’m a sophomore in high school and I plan to graduate junior year, what classes and tests should I take to get into good colleges? I don’t know if I should take the SAT or not since I’m taking the ACT …

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How do T20s/colleges in general weigh A-

I recently learned that A- count as a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. I had always assumed that they were a 4.0 once they were an A/90 up. However, I hear some colleges recalculate/ weigh plus and minus different …

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