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How to extend an essay

Hello! I'm applying for an exclusive scholarship (20% selection iirc) and one key component is a 650 word essay. The essay is

We are interested in learning more about you and the context in which you …

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How Do I unconnect with colleges on Collegevine

I have recently connected with colleges on college vine but I regret that because I don't feel like my profile is strong enough yet since I'm a Junior. Does anyone know how to unconnect with colleges …

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What is the process for international students who are studying British A levels?

I am an international student studying the British A levels, My school doesn't use the GPA system so how should i report my grades on the application and how will my application be compared with the o …

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Will colleges continue going test-optional (for ACT and SAT) for students graduating high school in 2022?

I'm a junior in high school right now and will graduate in 2022, so I am wondering if colleges will continue going test-optional when 2022 comes around.

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what are some introductory community college course that I could take as a freshman?

what are some introductory community college course as a freshman that is related to business and/or public relation? I am currently taking communications 101 in LACC.

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Should I list an internship I did on my college application if it was for a parent's company?

Hello! I'm on the edge about adding a paid internship I did for my parent's company on my college application. We brought many proposals to real clients and completed assignments for guest speakers. T …

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Will Ivy League Schools Care if I Don't Take Physics?

Hi, I'm a current Junior and I am interested in applying to very selective schools such as UCLA, Stanford, Columbia, etc.

I have recently created my schedule for senior year, but I'm worried whether o …

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Spikes in applications

Hey! I'm currently a sophomore and I'm really interested in philosophy, languages, and humanities. My dream school is Harvard and I need a spike for my applications. I do debate (my school doesn't do …

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Is it too late to get into UPitt main campus?

I am applying to UPitt this week in March. The deadline is rolling so it ends in July. Is it too late to get into the main campus? Is there enough space?

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Hey! I want to know how can I get scholarship in MIT?

I am at grade 9th and wanted to go to MIT.

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About SAT, regarding MIT application!

Well I have come to know that MIT doesn't requires SAT scores for the year 2020-2021 application. So If I apply for Fall '22, well am I gonna need my SAT scores? Because for fall '22 I need to apply i …

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Why has my high school made the SAT Essay mandatory when College Board discontinued it?

My school signed up all 11th grade students to take the SAT on March 24th. I am prepared (as I can get) to take to Reading and Math portions. However, I have not studied at all for the essay because I …

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Is the Reynolds Young Writer Workshop worth doing?

Title, basically. I feel my profile is strong enough without it, but I want to further round it out as an English major. I've heard colleges don't like it when you do pre-college stuff at other colle …

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Some help with essay...

Hey, I'm an international applicant. So I've applied to US for 2025, but I'm not certain that I'll get into a college. So I'll most probably apply for 2026 again next year. The question is that the es …

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NEED HELP ASAP

Hi, I applied for multiple boarding schools this year and had all the material submitting around the same time. One of these includes Phillips Exeter with a deadline of 1/15. I submitted all my applic …

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Should I Submit my Test Scores?

Hello, I am a junior and I recently just took my first ACT given by my school. However, I do not think I scored very well (probably not even a 30) as I have only been preparing for the SAT. Unfortunat …

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Should I wait until I have a stronger profile to connect with schools?

Does it matter? Or should I wait? I have already connected with half of them but should I wait until my later high school years? (I'm talking about the connect button on Collegevine)

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Can CV make a dedicated section for discussions?

I think these discussion forums are pretty important and I think it would be a lot more user friendly if there was a section for Q and A and a section for discussions as well

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Can speaking a language impact on my application?

Hey there! My school offers basic german classes, and I took it as an opportunity to learn german. I began studying on my own, and I'm about to take a B1 proficience test (I still have two more years …

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What are AP/IB classes?

Hey! I'm Brazilian, and here we can't choose our classes, which means that I can't neither do extra classes, neither not do a class. Can somebody please explain me what are AP and IB classes and what …

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