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I don't have a test score. Is it worth it to take the CLT?
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by @JustPeachy
SAT
0 votes
1 answer
Some schools I'm interested in will take the online CLT (Classic Learning Test). But we're only talking about three schools. Should I just apply without scores instead?
Are we allowed to leave out certain SAT/ACT scores when self-reporting, or do we have to include every single test?
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by @pritalp2503
self-report
SAT
ACT
0 votes
1 answer
I took the ACT in 2019, and the SAT in 2020 - however, I did not score well on the SAT and don't want to include that score in my application. Is it possible to omit that score while self-reporting?
Does going to a UC mean going into the city often?
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by @rcs00
UCD
UCR
UCSC
UCI
UC
0 votes
2 answers
I am a current junior and Iāve been looking into the UC schools for a while and I think I want to go to one. I love the idea of going to school in California. I visited California a year ago and ab...
"Excellent" Stats, Low Chance
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by @AcceptMePlz
stats
chance
0 votes
3 answers
I entered all of my stats and it says my stats are "excellent" in the GPA, coursework, and extracurricular category (I haven't taken the SAT or ACT and the school is test-optional). However, it say...
Can a recommendation letter be submitted late on the Common App?
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by @Elliot
recommendation
commonapp
1 vote
1 answer
My coach said he will submit a recommendation letter by December 1st on the Common App. He hasn't started and is not picking up his phone or answering his emails, so it's looking pretty unlikely h...
What Impact will dropping a class have on my application?
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by @peacefulsloth3
math
Michigan
sophomore
0 votes
1 answer
Hi! I've decided recently to drop my Honors Algebra 2 class in favor of the standard class. I am personally glad of the choice as it has relieved quite a bit of stress and had quite a negative impa...
Should I put a honorable mention in the honors section?
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by @oloko
Honors
applications
0 votes
1 answer
I have been selected for a national Chemistry Olympiad in my country and I received an honorable mention for it. Should I mention it in the honors section? Or should I only mention medals I've won ...
How to log hours on the common app for a performance EC?
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by @roselightning
commonapp
0 votes
2 answers
I received 4 awards for music performance in a graded music performance in my state. On the Common App should I log just the hours I actually spent at the performance or do I also log the time I sp...
Is there a place where I can talk to some advisors or present students about their universities and ask for advise?
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by @DatSomeone
advisor
inetrnational
0 votes
2 answers
I'm an international student who doesn't have anyone in our family or nearby who has studied abroad. It is very hard to single-handedly gather information online and find specific answers to the q...
ACT vs SAT which one is cheaper?
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by @DatSomeone
finances
international
SAT-subject-test
SAT
ACT
0 votes
2 answers
ACT or SAT which one will be cheaper for an international student overall? If we consider the fees of sending the scores to different colleges, registration fees (if any) etc. How much would the bo...
Should I submit an Arts Portfolio to highly selective schools?
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by @nerdartsy
arts
Supplement
UPenn
harvard
applications
0 votes
1 answer
Hi,
I really like art and I want to submit an arts portfolio highlighting all the work I have done in visual arts and photography. However, I have literally never taken an art/photography class (...
Chancing profile on college vine
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by @bluesenior
2025
class
of
BostonUniversity
applications
2 votes
1 answer
So I have a 3.1 uw gpa a 4.39/6 w gpa and strong extracurriculars according to college vine. It says my chance of getting into boston university is 80-92% , but my stats fall below. I am an African...
Can collegevine be used for graduate school students?
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by @lynnlyn
resources
graduate
applications
0 votes
1 answer
Hello, I wanted to know if college-vine can be a resource for students applying to graduate schools.
Will a 5 on AP Chem test cover up bad AP Chem class grades?
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by @shrey
class
5
apchemistry
AP
0 votes
1 answer
I got a B+ on AP Chem Quarter 1 grade. And I think will get a B+ again for Quarter 2. I am scared about college.
Are Dual Credit classes counted as college classes for the chancing calculator?
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by @SBarz
dual-credit
Chancing
dual-enrollment
0 votes
1 answer
Iāve taken several Dual Enrollment or Dual Credit courses and I was hoping to enter them into the chancing calculator, but I wanted to double check that they are counted as ā College courses taken ...
Demonstrated interest.
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by @Sandys
demonstated-interest
0 votes
1 answer
How do you demonstrate interest to colleges after applying?
Does anyone know which California State Universities offer great business programs for undergraduates?
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by @du1c3
csu
undergrad
business
senior
0 votes
2 answers
So earlier this month I asked about business programs in the US, thanks to all who helped! It made me rethink the CSUs I was applying to. I searched on google for a few days and YouTube, but I have...
How do I go about sending my SAT scores?
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by @alexstressedaboutcollege
admissions
SAT
0 votes
1 answer
I already applied to all my schools, and Iām taking the test in December. Do I send my scores now? I realize that I havenāt taken it yet but Iām not sure how that works or if you do it ahead of tim...
Which Universities Let You Double Major?
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by @DamiSafe
school-recs
majors
applications
1 vote
2 answers
Am currently in the 11th grade and am considering double majoring in economics and computer science/IT when I get to collage so I want to know which universities let you double major in different s...
Can one D in freshman year prevent me for gaining admission into Ivy League universities?
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by @WhoAmI
grades
0 votes
1 answer
I am aiming for Ivy League and top tier universities like Stanford. I received a 66% or a D in a second language course because my teacher neglected all grades in online school and only chose the "...
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