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Questions about class rankings.

Our school doesn't do class rank, but we do quartile, deciles, etc. How do you know which percentile of ranking you are in? ie top 10, 20. 30 etc.

Also, when deciding the ranks, does your high school …

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Unique

How do I find what makes me unique? I want to stand out on my college application but I don’t know where to start. I am a rising junior.

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How can I improve my extracurrculars for college?

Hi, I go to a public school and I am looking for how to improve my application for colleges. For reference, I would love to go to a school such as Columbia or Georgetown. I am also looking to major in …

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Collegevine mobile app?

Just a thought...but it would be super helpful ;)

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How Do I Get good Letters of Recommendations?

I'm really anxious about making it in to grad school, but what are are some good ways to get awesome letters of recommendations. I have asked my previous English Prof for one and now she won't write t …

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Extracurricular Activity Ideas?

I'm a freshman in high school, and due to the pandemic and just the way my school is run, they do not provide many extracurriculars. My current GPA unweighted is a 3.8, so I'm strong in the academic a …

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Passion Project

How do I incorporate both music and medicine/healthcare into a passion project for college applications?

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What is the impact on college admissions from HS that grades harshly?

My school grades harshly resulting in lower GPAs. My unweighted GPA will be around 3.7 although I will have taken 14 Honors courses and 7-8 AP classes. How can I be competitive in a top 20 school whe …

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Class of 2025

Any tips for incoming freshman.

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any sat test tips?

not prep tips. any tips on the test day?

good luck to fellow may test-takers, yall, we got this!!

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Low Test scores, College application, Dual enrollment, College essay

Hey guys, I just took the April act and Idk how I did. I am currently in a dual enrollment class and the college requires an essay. If my essay is good and me being in a dual enrollment class. Do yall …

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Is humor ok in Essays, and Applications?

Is humor ok in Essays, and Applications? I’m working on an essay to my school’s robotics team and would it be ok for me ito include some humour? What about in a flipgrid video?

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hello - does anyone know of any photography OR computer science internships for high school students?

I know those are two very different areas of study, but I have an interest in both! Also, I would prefer if the internships were around the NJ/NYC area or virtual/online, please! Thanks!

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What might be some tips for a sophomore?

Tips may be like what ECs to do in the summer or what other things to be unique.

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3 years ago
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How do I post my essay for review?

Senior

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How do colleges know what extra-curriculars you did?

Do you have to tell them, or is it something that is on your transcript?

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3 years ago
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IB vs AP. Wich is better?

What do you guys think? What are the pros and cons of each? Which is harder, and which is more fruitful? Which one would you pick?

( Use the poll, and if your willing add a comment with your elaborated …

 
IB
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AP
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what are some examples of extra curriculars for people who are interested in attending business school

what are some examples of extra curriculars for people who are interested in attending business school in the future?(Including me....)

I also like baseball & Business at the same time, so I am worki …

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Hi! Quick question - if it possible to self-study for the AP physics exam?

I'm a junior who is currently taking AP physics and needs some tips on how to get a 4+ on the AP exam :)

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What degree will best prepare me?

So I recently had posted this same poll and it closed today there was a tie Criminal Justice- 19% Criminology- 33% Forensic Science- 33% and Forensic Psychology- 14%. Since there was a tie. I will re …

 
Criminology
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