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Did anyone see a change in their chancing profile?

THIS IS NOT A CHANCE ME QUESTION.

I just noticed that my chancings that collegevine gave me for each college have changed drastically since the last time I checked it and I haven't added new informatio …

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Hey, I’m in 9th grade and have really been struggling with my study habits, can any of you recommend any to me that work

I’ve especially been struggling with biology, I use the study habits that have worked for me in 7th and 8th grade, but I’ve failed every test so far, which has been horribly affecting my GPA and no lo …

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How can I determine that I'm ready for 4 AP's?

Hello everyone,

I'm stretching my class selections pretty far because of how indecisive I'm being right now. I want to take 4 AP classes next year (bio, chem, comp sci -p, lang) and advance orchestra n …

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GPA and SAT/ACT,If both SAT,ACT are done is there a higher chance of getting accepted and does freshman year count

Hi I'm in grade 9 I'm in the International school of Chouefait in erbil. I'm planning to study in this university CALTECH, and become an engineer, thank you.

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Do self-study AP tests count as classes on CollegeVine?

I am currently self-studying multiple AP tests and plan to do more next year. When inputting how many college classes I have taken throughout highschool on CollegeVine, would I put how many I have tak …

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What to do re: minimum word count?

I am applying for a fairly selective research opportunity over the summer at a prestigious school so I really want my essay to be phenomenal. The essay mandates a minimum of 300 words and when I reach …

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Global Classmate Online Exchange

Hi,

I am junior and my plan is it to major in a life science and minor in Japanese Language/Culture. Currently I am having the chance to potentially participate in an online Global Exchange summit for …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Does CR grades look bad on your high school transcript?

I have a B in Spanish 101/102 currently and it's actually going to go on my transcript as a CR (Credit) grade, much like the binary Pass/Fail system. Does this look bad on my high school transcript? A …

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Can colleges search up grades that don't show up on your transcript?

I am in 9th grade and have been curious about this question for a while.

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Does the number of AP classes you take matter more than what years you take them in?

Hello!

I have noticed that the format in which my class schedule plan is set at the moment, a majority of my ap classes will be taken in my senior year, which is during the admissions period. I will ha …

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How much will my math placement impact my admissions?

Hello!

I had applied to take Precalculus over the summer so that I would be able to take AP Calculus. However, I had received an email from my counselor that said that she could not approve the course …

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How much do community college classes impact your admissions chances?

Hello!

I was just wondering this because I plan to complete 13 community college courses by the time senior year begins, if not more. All of the courses go on my school transcript and have an impact on …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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AP Classes vs GPA- Which one matters

So I have to choose my course recommendations for next year, and I am debating over 2 choices?

AP Phycology with an A in the class (4.7 GPA)

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AP Biology with a B in the class (4.0 GPA)

Which one is bet …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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STEM oriented smaller colleges?

Hi, I have recently been looking at smaller colleges (like liberal arts) but am wondering which ones focus on STEM fields since many have areas of focus. I would like to go into a science field like c …

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When will schools allow visits?

I am currently a junior and it has been really difficult to look at colleges all virtually. Most schools are still not allowing visitors. When can I expect campuses to being to allow visits again? I r …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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would graduation early affect my admission chances?

i'm from class 2023 & i'm graduating a year early (2022) for personal & family reasons, which means i'm taking little dual credit, ap, post ap, & honors classes. i'm scared it's gonna affect my chance …

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Help with application form process

I am unable to choose the campuses in UC application form for both Fall and Spring 2021. It just doesn't allow me to select the campuses.

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which exam i have to give to get admission ?

i am in 12 now i am going to give board exam

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Does living out of state minimize your chances of attending a Cal State college?

Even though I was born in California, I currently live in Mississippi. I am looking forward to moving back and attending college in Los Angeles, but the education here isn't as good as in California. …

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Can colleges look at grades that don't go on your transcript? (ex: midterm grades)

I am in grade 9 and am currently attending high school in Canada.

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