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Is okay to reach out and email colleges?

I was wondering if it’s okay to reach out and ask specific questions to colleges to gain a better understanding of what they have to offer and get your name in their head? Also should I contact the sc …

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How likely is JMU to accept transfer students

Hey guys, I'm an upcoming college sophomore looking to transfer to a VA school either spring 21 or fall 22. I am currently a wv resident, and I've struggled a lot with issues at my current college thi …

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Should you submit a test score this cycle even though 95% of schools are test-optional?

I've compiled a list of schools that will require or recommend submitting test scores this cycle. In addition, I've put together a list of what kinds of applicants should consider submitting a test sc …

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scholarships

I need someone who help me to make perfect college list

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Do you have any idea what the structure of the design looks like or what it looks like for admission ?

I like biology , sports and drawing

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How can you make your essay stand out from other students in more competitive colleges?

I am currently a senior in high school and I am trying to get into the University of Oregon, WSU Pullman, or ASU which are heavily competitive schools. If you have any tips to make my essay stand out …

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3 years ago
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is it okay if AOs find out that I'm profiting from one of my ECs?

I have a podcast which is doing pretty great. Recently I got a sponsorship and I accepted it. Also the podcast is related to one of my academic passions so I categorize it as a form of individual rese …

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How To Improve My Extracurricular Resume

I just took my CollegeVine "Calculate Your Chances". My GPA is "excellent", my coursework is "strong", but my extracurricular section could "use some improvement", excluding my lack of recommendations …

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liberal arts major at Duke

how are liberal arts majors at Duke? (like sociology, religious studies, and other humanities)

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3 years ago
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What should I tick in the Coursework section of the SAT registration form?

I was trying to fill up the SAT registration form and it asked about my coursework. I am from India and we don't have the same coursework as it is written in the form. For eg- Geometry has been taught …

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I would like to know about popular majors in the USA which will pay me good in future.

Currently I'm studying in last year of my highschool. I'll give final exams in 2022. I'm learning maths, physics, chemistry, English, and punjabi at school. I'm not interested in opting higher studies …

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How to write about research/passion projects?

How can I write about research/passion projects in my personal statement? I have been a research intern in a medical lab and I have done a personal project (passion project) that relates health, socio …

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3 years ago
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Submitting Essays for Live Review???

I really love the live review essay videos on CollegeVine. How do I submit my personal statement for the chance to be reviewed live?

Thank you so much!

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3 years ago
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What is NSLI-Y on CollegeVine?

What tier/category would the National Security Language Initiative for Youth be on CollegeVine? Here is a description from the program's website:

"The U.S. Department of State’s National Security Lang …

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Any advice on preparing for the SAT?

I took the SAT in March as a baseline test and did really well on the Math section but not so great on reading, I’m taking it again in August. If anyone have any tips and tricks for the test, as well …

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What are some of the cons of top colleges?

Hi! I am a rising senior in high school and I am looking at many of the top colleges. I am planning on majoring in finance and hopefully landing a job that is finance-related. I would like to know wha …

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3 years ago
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Would it be possible for someone to host a live session about supplemental essays please?

A few colleges' are revealing their supplemental essay prompts for the class of 2022 and I would really appreciate if someone should maybe provide some tips and how to do about answering these questio …

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How hard is MIT?

Hi! MIT is my dream school but something that really worries me is how hard the classes (especially science and math) will be. I have heard of many geniuses who are struggling to pass classes at MIT, …

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Does ED boost your chance a lot?

I’m going to be apply ED to Villanova and have not been able to get a specific stat of whether or not the chances dramatically increase. Also if you do not need financial aid are you more likely to ge …

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Is the topic of death and how it matures and improves you a cliche topic?

Is this an overused topic that will not make me stand out?

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