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Architecture Portfolio???

Recently I have decided that I want to major in architecture and most of the good programs require you to submit an art portfolio. I have no formal art experience and don't know where to start. Thanks …

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How easy to enrolled Rice University

I have 4 Gpa n i am preparing for sat but my school not offering Ap class how I can enrolled in Rice university ?can you help me ?

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In-Person College Tours Question

Does anyone have any have any tips for when touring schools in person? Like key questions to ask rather than the obvious ones?

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3 years ago
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Does FBLA count as ECs

I’m currently In FBLA and placed in the regionals competition, this made me wonder if FBLA is a good EC to have on my record. Esxpacisly if you place

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Newly interested in major, so ECs don't add up

I'm recently interested in astronomy/astrophysics in a double major with a humanity, but I'm a junior--my ECs don't add up for the Stem side. Would that hurt my application?

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Does the college know when you watch their recorded livestreams?

I know watching livestreams alerts the college that you attended, however, I am not always free! Does watching recordings alert them of your interest too?

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Do schools need 3-4 years of the same language or can it I take 2 different languages?

I want to take Mandarin but only 2 years are offered.

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advice for low gpa and low sat?

So I am a Junior and over the years my grades have gotten higher and higher. Last semester I had a 4.0 but when adding all 3 years together I have about a 3.0 which is not good. I also have a very ver …

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Low gpa but good sat/act score

I have a 2.75 unweighted gpa in my junior year but I have a 1390 on my first sat attempt, if I stick with this sat score or hypothetically get a 1420 on my sat will I still be in shape for a decent co …

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3 years ago
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How happy/mentally healthy are you at your ivy/selective university? (please please be genuine!)

I know that every college is different which is why 3+ responses would be helpful. As someone who goes to a really selective high school and is already struggling a bit with anxiety, I feel like this …

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SAT

Since the SAT scores are being optional now, and apparently don't affect your chances of admission, is it okay if I don't take them because my school is not providing any help to do so? So, would it a …

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Is it better to submit both test scores if you take them both or just the score thats better?

Hello, I'm currently about to take both the ACT and the SAT but I was wondering how I should go about the application process when I get my scores back. I don't know if I should put both scores in my …

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Should I take the SAT if I took the ACT?

I'm a junior with 16 APs, a 1490 PSAT, a 35 ACT, and some extracurriculars that (hopefully) can make me competitive for the T10. I did some research and found that taking both the SAT and ACT can give …

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Should I take the SAT for the University of Michigan?

Hello everyone! I have been preparing for the SAT for quite a while now, but I was wondering if it is worth taking the SAT. I did pretty decently on the PSAT/NMSQT (1410, which was 99th percentile) an …

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How can I begin to network with colleges on CollegeVine?

I was wondering where I could get started on networking with schools through CollegeVine. :)

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Acceptance Rate

Hi! I was just wondering why it says I have a below 25% acceptance chance for a lot of the colleges on my list when it says I exceed the academic course load, GPA, as well as extra curricular activiti …

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Would this be considered an Honor?

Im filling out a scholarship for a prestigious scholarship and my debate team was ranked very very very highly nationally last year and this year. Does that count as an honor and if so I should list i …

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Is my situation gonna effect my admission process?

As I want to apply to my dream college, I need to submit my grades. But I have failed in the mid term of 11th grade, after that my school couldn't take any exams due to Corona pandemic and it's imposs …

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How can I meet the academic threshold of top schools?

By the time I graduate, I will have taken around 10 AP classes and around the same number of honors classes. These 20 classes do not include my electives, non honors courses, etc. I added this inform …

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