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

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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

For enhanced student data protection, Google is set to limit access for users under 18 to third-party apps like Coll …

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Can I Get into a decent school or maybe a top school with my stats? (GW, Fordham, UVA, NYU, W&M, Georgetown, Pepperdine)

I attend a small private school that has a lot of competitive applicants. I have a 3.3 GPA and took the SAT twice, scoring a 1300 at my best. On the other hand, I think I have some above-average ECs a …

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what is the best way to connect these ideas into phillosophy

- being restricted from going to state in debate for wearing a skirt

- making the debate space safer for women

-going to Girls State and making deep conecttions ot the need for women in politics

-have wa …

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what is the best way to connect these ideas into essay

- being restricted from going to state in debate for wearing a skirt

- making the debate space safer for women

-going to Girls State and making deep conecttions ot the need for women in politics

-have wa …

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Should I choose a school in my home state with finances covered even if I hate it, or leave and be in debt?

Hi, I am an 11th grade student in Florida, and for some context, I don’t like it here. I personally do not like the environment, neither climate wise nor politically(which is especially relevant given …

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I want to get into Columbia University. Am I on the right track?

Hi! I am going into my sophomore year of high school, and my dream school is Columbia University in New York. I want to major in creative writing, and I'm wondering if these extracurriculars and class …

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Is day trading a viable career if I am skilled enough? And what college classes would that translate to?

Before everybody starts telling me how risky it is and how most people fail - I already know. For my first question I am just wondering from a logistics standpoint like insurance or anything else if t …

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RISING SENIORS: How on earth do you manage a balanced schedule??

hi everyone! I am a rising senior in high school. I have over a month before school starts and I have just returned from a 2 week college trip where I toured 11 schools and now that july is rolling ar …

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How Can I Find the Right Conference to Submit My Research Paper?

I’m planning to submit my research paper but unsure how to find the right conference. Could anyone share effective ways to search for conferences that match my research topic? What are the best truste …

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Where do I find a list of Supplemental Essays?

Is there a running list right now on the internet/blogs of supplementals for 25-26?

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PSAT/NMSQT Practice as an 8th Grader.

I am a rising 8th grader looking to get into a top tier university, preferably somewhere in or close to California, like a UC or Stanford (possibly a stretch). I took the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 practi …

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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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