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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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Will 2 Cs hurt my chances at good schools? (not Ivies, and things like that)

I am a Junior this year, and I got a C in AP Calculus AB this year and the same in AP Physics C Mechanics. One teacher taught both. He was really bad, and family issues made it worse. I have a 3.9 GPA …

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CompTIA CySA+ CS0 003 Cybersecurity Analyst Dumps From Study4Pass

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When it comes to cracking the CS0-003 exam, Study4Pass CompTIA CySA+ CS0 003 Cybersecurity Analyst Dumps stand out from all other resources. Here's why:

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What can I do as a freshman to boost my chances at WPI?

WPI is my dream school and I really want to get into it... I was wondering if anybody had and ECs I could do! Here's my current stats as a freshman:

FRC(supposed to be marketing cap next year)

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Can the Best Essay Writing Service Australia Handle Aussie Slang and Style?

The first time a student handed me an essay that used the word “arvo” in a formal sociology paper, I laughed so hard I nearly choked on my flat white. Not because it was wrong—but because it was so ri …

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Starting a passion project/small business

I am applying for Rice University in the fall, and want to make sure my resume represents me, not just as a student, but as a person. I was thinking about starting a passion project or a small busines …

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Pre-calculus & the Ivy league

I'm applying to Yale next November, and I'm coming up on my senior year. I skipped a year so I have a choice between three math classes; Pre calculus, Physics, and Algebra 2. While I'm not bad at math …

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How do I strengthen my extracurriculars?

I’m a 10th grade student from Malaysia and I’m taking IGCSE next year, I mainly want to focus on strengthening my extracurricular this year but I’m not sure how to do it. My interest is in medicine, m …

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Dual Enrollment Spanish

Okay so I took Spanish 1 at my local junior college, and I’m taking Spanish 2 this summer. My school says those two semesters count for 3 years of Spanish total, and I was wondering if anyone thought …

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Is it worth it to retake the SAT after getting a 1420

My scores just came in and I got a 1420, but my Math score was almost 90 points lower than what all of my practice exams showed I could do. Is it worth it to retake the SAT this fall to get a better s …

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AP courses vs. PSEO or dual enrollment college courses

Hello, I’m a rising senior and am interested in taking rigorous, challenging courses next year. I applied and gotten into a PSEO program at a local university. This particular program requires me to g …

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how can i stand out to cal poly pomona?

hey guys!! just some background information, i'm a current sophomore in arizona, and cal poly pomona is my dream school. i didn't start highschool too hot because i had a 3.1 gpa by the end of freshma …

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will i get my UC Davis admission rescinded

I’m a little worried right now because I have a 2.8 with 2 C’s, 2 B’s, and 1 A. They are all ap/college classes. I forgot if the admission policy was to keep above a 3.0 unweighted or weighted? Will U …

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Notre Dame Vision?

hi! has anyone ever been to Notre Dame Vision? i’m trying to decide if it would be a good experience for me :) if anyone has any information about it at all, i would greatly appreciate that too. thank …

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What extracurriculars to aim for in math?

Currently finishing up my year as a high school freshman, and I kind of realized a little late that I have some potential in math.

Unfortunately for me, I don't have the most impressive stats (though I …

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should I take AP Lang or Honors Lang?

I am a junior going into senior year. Since freshman year, I have been enrolled in a unique Honors Language Art and History at my school that help me build public speaking skills and explored topics f …

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seeking advice on how to stand out

hi! i’m currently a junior seeking some advice and guidance regarding my college admissions process.

my top college choices, as of now, are Notre Dame, Villanova, and Boston College. i’m also looking …

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Hi! Are there any programs that an 8th grader could take that would benefit their path going into Medicine?

I am about to be an 8th grader, I am mainly going to be taking mainly high school courses next year and I would like to be able to join medical programs that are available for my age - range. Are ther …

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8th PSAT 1160-Good??

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. That was my first PSAT I’ve eve …

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Good PSAT Score-1160?

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. I got 680 in Reading and Writin …

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