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📣 Community Forum Reopening Announcement 📣

We’re pleased to announce that the Community Forum is now officially open once again.

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Update: Forum Posting Temporarily Suspended

We wanted to inform you that posting on CollegeVine’s community forum will be temporarily suspended for a few days as we work to mitigate some recent spam posts. While the forum will still be accessib …

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Recent Changes to Google Settings for Third-Party Apps like CollegeVine

ACTION REQUIRED: Update CollegeVine App Settings in Google Admin by October 23, 2023

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When would be an appropriate time to start writing my college essays?

I am an incoming senior (class of 2026).

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Where i can find the best college in America for Study?

Can anyone tell me about the best college in america, then i will go and study SAP certification.

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Do we need SAt sroce for foreign student?

SAT Score for college admission

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College Admission

USA college admission for foreign student

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Should I submit my 1350 sat score to UIUC and UW Madison?

I have a 700 math and 650 English and I am wondering if I should submit my sat score to those schools. I am going into psychology so I would be applying to the liberal arts colleges. I see a lot of mi …

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Is foreign exchange good for college apps?

I am going on foreign exchange for a year through rotary youth exchange, and I can't find any solid info on how it improves my chances. I also am wondering how you would report that, specifically on …

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How do hoodies benefit students, and why are they important in your school or college?

Hoodies enhance school and college life by boosting cohesion, cosiness, and individualism. Hoodies provide students a sense of pride and affiliation, whether they represent clubs, sports teams, or lea …

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Transferring from a CSU to a UC

Hi, I am currently an engineering student at SJSU looking to transfer on to UC Berkeley for applied math. I meet all the major pre-reqs, and I want to know if even transferring from a CSU to a UC allo …

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HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP ADMISSION AM PURSUING

I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH DISTINCTIONS

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Why do you want to attend this college?

I love the college’s focus on interdisciplinary learning, especially how the Environmental Science department combines lab research with local conservation projects—exactly the kind of hands‑on experi …

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How can I improve my extracurricular profile?

Many students focus heavily on grades and test scores, but top U.S. universities also place a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. What kinds of activities stand out in college applications …

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extracurricular common app

how do I calculate the hours spent per week & weeks spent per year?

I attend art club for an hour + 15 mins each week (would that be 1.15)?

and this is during the school year (for only 10 months)

we've …

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Senior Secondary Leaving Examinations

Hi, I'm graduating high school in a few weeks. The only thing left to do is to finish the Senior Secondary Leaving Examinations in my country, deciding if I can graduate and which colleges I can apply …

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Should I submit SAT/ACT scores to test-optional schools?

Submit only if your scores are at or above the school's average. Otherwise, it may not help.

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When should I visit colleges?

Ideally in junior year spring or early senior year. Attend both info sessions and sit in on a class if possible.

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What Can I do to help my college applications

I have a 3.6 gpa and im about to be a senior in the fall. I plan to retake the sat and lock in on studying to get an extremely high score. The only problem is I don't have much extracurriculars and Im …

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Anything more I should do based on my top schools?

Hi! My intended major is aerospace engineering, but I don't know anyone going into it or anyone currently in it. I don't know if my current resume is enough to get into some of my desired universities …

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essay topic/idea

applying to univesrity

prompt: tell a story/experience that shows your character (or helped shape it).

so I don't have an essay yet but Im brainstorming and I wanna get opinions on whether its a good t …

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Rate my EC's

Iam an Indian student doing A-Levels. I am Targeting Big 3, I am a low income student with bad academics (C to B average)

I am a little confused whether I should do more work on my EC's, your guidance …

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Who Should Attend Mental Health Conferences in 2025?

I'm looking into attending a mental health conference in 2025 but wondering if it's the right fit for me. These events seem to attract a wide variety of people, from healthcare professionals to studen …

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