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📣 Community Forum Reopening Announcement 📣

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

We appreciate the patience, curiosity, and enthusiasm you’ve shown. Your continued interest and support meant so …

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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

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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Where Can I Get Microsoft MD-102 Exam Practice Questions

Looking for Microsoft MD-102 exam practice questions? This guide helps you explore effective ways to prepare, including understanding exam objectives, accessing sample questions, and practicing with r …

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I got rejected from every college in the us

Hi, I am international student and I applied to us universities this year on regular decision

Here are my stats:

4.0 unweighted GPA ( my school doesn’t have weighted GPA)

Duolingo score- 130

SAT- 1280 and …

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Columbia LOCI

Hi! I am a high school senior who got waitlisted at multiple colleges, including Columbia. Does anyone have suggestions that can help me write a good LOCI to get off the waitlist? Thanks!

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Improving my College Resume!

I am currently a sophomore who is wondering how to improve their resume for college! I'm aiming to go to a top 50 school (hopefully), and am hoping to major in something related to medicine, business, …

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5 days ago
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Choosing My Freshman Platform: UT Plan II or GWU IRG for Top‑Tier Transfer?

I need guidance choosing between two options:

• UT Austin Plan II Honors + IRG major (awaiting scholarship results)

• George Washington University IRG major with a $140K scholarship

Which option gives me …

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Struggling with GPA Calculations Across Different Systems? Let’s Talk

Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed a lot of students (especially international applicants) get confused when it comes to calculating GPA—especially when dealing with different grading systems like percentage, …

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7 days ago
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Major choice

Hello,

I am a prospective student very interested in your programs, and I would appreciate your guidance as I plan my academic path.

My initial interest has been in computer animation, particularly 3D …

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Villanova or Saint Mary’s College

hi! i’m having a very hard time choosing a college to attend, so i would love some advice! i’ll do the best i can to provide all information, but if anything additional is needed, let me know!

let’s st …

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​Ivy Day stress is real lol. Anyone else obsessing over Fall 2026 dorm layouts to stay sane? 🧠✨

I’m a Senior from NJ and honestly, refreshing these Ivy results is killing my focus. To distract myself, I’ve been deep-diving into neuroscience-backed dorm setups.

​Did you guys know most 12x12 dorms …

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Which school should I pick as pre med?

Im a virginian student who got accepted into CNU, Radford, Duquense and UC Riverside? All of the schools except Radford are the same range (Radford is the least since I got the tuition promise since m …

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What advice would you give me for the upcoming 2026-2027 admissions cycle?

Hi, I'm planning on applying as a public health/health science major.

I was at a magnet school for biomedical sciences & allied health as an underclassmen but this took a toll on my GPA as I personall …

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Why Linux Foundation CKS Exam Candidates Struggle With Kubernetes Cluster Hardening

Securing a Kubernetes cluster can feel overwhelming, especially when the Linux Foundation CKS exam is fully hands-on and performance-based. The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist exam tests whet …

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How does a college review an application with little extracurriculars?

How exactly does a college look at your application if you don't have many extracurriculars?

I'm a junior in 11th grade looking to apply to Clemson University (or similar; I want to pursue a M.Arch deg …

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Can I take the SAT in the August of my senior year?

Hi! I'm a HS junior rn and I'm taking the March SAT since my school is giving it to juniors for free but I don't feel ready at all. I took my first SAT in November my junior year and got a 1310. I'm a …

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2.4 GPA first trimester of freshman year

I'm a freshman, and for my first trimester of my freshman year I had a 2.4 GPA. I got an F in an elective (sewing class) and a C in history. I'm now in my second trimester and have all A's and B's. I' …

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What do colleges exactly look at when they look at GPA

Currently, my estimated unwheighted GPA for the end of junior year is 3.5; however, this year I have received all A's so far, and my semester weighted GPA was a 4.57, which is far more impressive than …

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What are the best undergraduate majors for a career in healthcare administration or medical billing?

Strong majors for this career path include Health Administration, Health Information Management, Healthcare Management, or Business Administration with a healthcare concentration. These degree program …

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