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UPenn or Stanford?

Being a kid who loves computer science but doesn't want to leave business-related programs which one should I prefer, UPenn or Stanford? When it comes to CS + Management Penn's Jerome Fisher M&T Prog …

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How to improve SAT score by a good amount

I’m a high school junior and I’m planning to take the SAT one or two more times. I really want to improve my SAT score by at least 60 points but 100 points would be so good. I do the prep on Kahn acad …

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How much time it took you to study for the SAT or ACT?

I finish HS in September, planning to apply for early action on November 1, 2021. I have enough time to study and take the test at the time I finish HS?

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How Much Does Your SAT Score Increase Each Year?

While your score can definitely increase by studying, does anyone know the average increase in points of your SAT score each year by just learning in your high school classes? For example, if a Freshm …

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ADMITTED TO UC BUT WORRIED ABOUT BEING RESCINDED

Good evening,

I am a high school senior who has taken a full load of AP/IB/Honours/Community College Courses and earned C or better. BUT I received a NP in a community college course that I had taken …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How important is class rank?

(Currently a sophomore) When starting high school, I decided to take a new language that I had been wanting to take for years, but wasn't available to me earlier. Unfortunately, there isn't an honors …

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STEM Bound Student: Does ACT Science have the same impact as ACT Math?

I got my ACT scores back and I have a 30 Math and a 25 in Science. Most of my schools want a high 20s to low 30s (28-32). My intended major is mathematics analyst so would schools care about the compo …

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Foreign Lang.

How many HS years of FL do select schools look for? I have taken Spanish 1 in 8th grade, Spanish 2 in 9th grade, and Spanish 3 on line the summer between 9-10 grades. Do I need to take Spanish 4 thi …

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How to get involved with environmental science in high school?

Hi! I am interested in studying sustainability and environmental science in college. I live in New York City and am looking for an extra curricular centered around these interests. I am already part o …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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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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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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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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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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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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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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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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