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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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Chancing Changes Due to Affirmative Action Ruling

Because the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions on June 29th, we recently updated our chancing algorithm so that the impact of your ethnicity is greatly reduced. As a result, your chan …

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NYU Admissions

Hey! I am currently a High school Junior. I am wondering if I have a chance to get into NYU.

Here is a brief overview of my projected resume:

GPA: 4.0 unweighted

AP: 6

Dual Credit/Honors: 5

-4 year memb …

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8 hours ago
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Major Recocmendation

Hi!

I am a Junior and have no idea what to major in in college. I dislike math and science. I love English and social studies. I am very studious and love school. I love working with kids. I have a str …

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AI Recruiters

Hi!

I am taking a poll to see how you feel about the AI recruiters! If you have something else to share feel free to comment!

 
 
 
 
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14 hours ago
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Discover the Perfect Loungefly Mini Backpack: Your Ultimate Style Companion

Looking to add a touch of fun and flair to your everyday campus routine? The Loungefly mini backpack from Backpack Attic is the perfect solution. Designed with university students in mind, these styli …

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a day ago
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Service Hours for Apps

I'm a junior, but by the time I apply I will have 3000+ service hours from volunteering at 3 different places

8hrs/week +leadership, 4yrs

5hrs/week +leadership, 4yrs

8hrs/week, 2yrs

Do these activities he …

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2 days ago
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SAT re-do?

I'm wondering if I should re-take the SAT. I took the SAT last March and got a 1200, which I'm proud of, but wondering if I could improve on to increase my chances of getting into certain schools. For …

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College Essays

I’ve written one common app personal essay and two college supplemental essays. I apply to colleges in less than a week and I’m worried that my essays aren’t good enough or unique. What are some tips/ …

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2 days ago
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Any advice for upcoming seniors. Anything I can do to make application better for colleges. Want to go for business

Im a senior with a gpa of 3.6 weighted I’ve will have taken 4 college credits by the time i graduate.

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2 days ago
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Help with Extracurriculars

I want to go into med, specifically neuroscience, which I know is crazy competitive and filled with kids with insane stats. I'm currently a junior at a very competitive high school, so it is decently …

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2 days ago
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Activites on Common App

Hi all, I'm currently writing my activities section for my common app and have an activity with multiple leadership roles throughout my participation (ex. StuCo rep 2 years, president 2 years). Do I r …

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3 days ago
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I really want to apply EA to some unis, but I heard they prioritize legacies etc more, so is it really worth it?

Some of the EA schools i wanted to apply to include GATech, UMich..

My ECAs are average (or slightly above avg) compared to my peers and my CGPA (unweighted) is 3.9. SAT is low (1380), but I'm retaking …

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3 days ago
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ECs and admission process question

I’m a junior in hs and I have always been aiming for T20 schools. However, recently I realized so many applicants to these schools have state/national awards, ultra-competitive internships, published …

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3 days ago
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Could I get into NYU OR UTK

Hello I'm a Junior from Tennessee, I have 4.0 unweighted GPA and around a 5.0 weighted GPA.

Club activities:

Editor in Chief in Yearbook

Junior Rep for Student Government

Founded and team of a Pickle ball …

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4 days ago
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MITES, RSI, and MIT

Hello, I’m a Chinese American, first-generation junior from a small school in Kentucky with around 660 students. I’m currently at the top or around the top in my class(of 150-200), and my extracurricu …

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4 days ago
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Is it worth it to go to a TOP boarding school senior year.

I am currently in 11th grade at a middle tier, large public high school in Texas. My grades are decent (all A's but not necessary high A's with a difficult/accelerated schedule - AP Physics 1 + Physic …

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4 days ago
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Easiest major with acceptance

Hi there. My daughter is thinking of applying to the college of agriculture at Cornell and we were looking at choices of majors in the health division as she wants to be a doctor. However she is very …

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4 days ago
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Extracurricular Help

I’m a current HS Senior and I have a bunch of extra curriculars, but I don’t know which ones to include in my Common App and in what order. Any help is much appreciated 🙏

Major: Computer Science

My Coll …

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4 days ago
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I want to get into NYU

And i need help from other people like feedback and opinions also advices please if you can help i would love to learn frome your advices and opinions thank you💖

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Best academic essay writing service

StudyProfy.com offers the best academic essay writing service, providing expertly crafted essays tailored to meet academic standards. With a team of skilled writers, the platform ensures original cont …

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4 days ago
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How can i max my chances of going to a Big 10 university (osu, upitt, etc) (3.95 weighted)? test-optional?

- i have the pvsa silver award

- i have a job that i go to 1/2 a week for 2 hr

- i will have taken 8 ap classes

- my sat is the border line average for most colleges (1340, and took it 3 times) (:())

- i …

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