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do colleges mostly look at junior year?

Why did all the admission chances percentages fall dramatically? One school had my admission chances over 50% and now it shows 16%. My statistics have not changed.

I'm currently eyeing Oregon State University, and the average GPA seems to be around 3.4-3.5. Unfortunately, I started high school pretty badly, tanking in some of my semesters, (for many reasons, inc …

I just finished my junior year, and next year will be my senior year in school. However I have 0 recommendation letters, and I don't know anyone now that can write me one. I have no idea on what to do …

I found a website called UC Scout offering high school courses: https://www.ucscout.org/courses/

However, I'm kind of confused as to what it exactly is. Does anyone know anything about it (especially …

so i'm a rising senior with a final grade of 79 in calculus which is partly at the fault of a teacher that can not teach. i could still take ap calc ab because its technically passing but i'm wonderin …

I logged in to college vine after a while, my chanes reduced significantly. Chances for NYU was 50%+, which was reduced to 30% and other chances too. What happened can anyone help me?

Is the unweighted GPA the most accurate to use with the Chancing Simulator? Thanks!

Does anyone know fo any free service that will edit my common app college application essay? Preferably with more detail then just grammar issues.

Hi everyone! I'm going to be a Senior in High School this Fall, and I'm trying to get ahead with preparing for admissions. I've set up a Common App account, and I think it's time I start working on t …

I am a rising sophomore.

(Sorry if this is the wrong community, just looking for general advice)

Hi, I'm a rising junior, and I want to apply mainly to colleges in the midwest, USA. I'm going to go into college for an english …

Hello everyone, I'm a rising sophomore. Economics and political science are my fields of interest. I'm deciding what Science courses I will take years later. I took Biology Honors in 9th grade and mus …

I'm referring to schools that require a mid year report which will have my first semester grades. Since the mid year report is required, is there a need for me to ask my counselor to submit another of …

If I apply ED to a certain school, would I be allowed to EA to other schools and just withdraw their applications if I'm accepted to my ED school? I've tried looking for this online but I don't see a …

I might have to move because of my sister's college, but I've attended a British school until 4th grade(though I'm not sure that going to help to adjust to 11th grade in a British system).

Hey, I'd love it if you helped answer my question :)

So I'm an incoming sophomore and still very much unsure of what I want to major in. I had been leaning towards STEM but recently I feel like it's no …

So, I've been doing a lot of research into options of double majors, dual degrees, etc.. Most colleges accept double majors, with of course variations on policies, but I can't find a lot of informatio …

I am currently an incoming junior at my high school and my lists of ECs are:

-UIL Journalism

-UIL CX Debate

-UIL Current Events

-Officer position at my Student Council (I spend the most time on this one s …

Do IB students have a higher chance into getting into college?