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My school is giving the option of replacing a grade (A-D) with a "P" option (pass) and replacing an F with a "NC" option (no credit). We can apply this choice to any number of classes that we want and …

I took an AP Biology course this semester, and I received a B in the class. This has dropped my GPA, and I would like to know if the grade will cause it to be more difficult to get into a high academi …

I'm planning on majoring in English/ Writing and most of the colleges I am applying to want to see a writing portfolio out of me. What do I include? How many pieces should be in a portfolio? Is it oka …

I’m a junior from Kentucky and would really like to go to Georgia Tech. Finance is the most important factor; if I can’t pay for it, I will go somewhere else. Any tips/suggestions would be greatly app …

im am in 10th grade planning my future early

I am searching for a word count tool on collegevine.com. Is a word counter available on the website?

I took a western civilization 101 course in high school. It was way harder than I expected. I got a 75 on it. I am afraid that this grade will stop me from getting into ivy league colleges.

I got rejected from Barnard's early decision which was a "long reach" for me according to CollegeVine. I agree with that and wasn't too surprised I got rejected. However, there are other schools that …

Hello! I am a sophomore in high school, and I am interested in submitting my essay that I wrote, and I've looked everywhere to find a competition to put it through, but they all have a certain theme. …

how do i study for the sat and act and what should i use to get the heights score possible

I am looking for regional admissions officers in my area for some of my top choices.

I am a freshman and I was wondering what extracurriculars I should do? Because of COVID, I'm not really allowed to go places. So, what are extracurriculars that look good on my resume and that I can d …

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I've been wondering for a while what SAT subject tests are. I have several sub questions related to this topic, so don't feel like you have to answer all of them at once, but a comprehensive answer …

As a freshman, I want to know about any good programs to get into next year and the following 2. It could be during the summer or during the school year, is there anything like that on this site with …

Hi, I am a high school senior and I was wondering how final transcripts are sent out. Are they sent out to the college that a student decides to commit to only on May 1st? I know that this is a dumb q …

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On Common App, George Mason offers the option of submitting an optional video essay below their required written response. Is this in response to their written essay, or can it be about anything?

Th …

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I just wanna know what's your thoughts about Drexel.

I'm considering applying to it mainly bc of its coop resources. Is any more good stuff about this college?

Also, can sb share your coop exper …

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I was selected as a finalist for BU’s 7 year accelerated medical program which is their BS/MD. I have to interview with both a professor at the college of arts and sciences as well as a professo …

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Even though I am a sophomore, I've been wondering who to get a letter of recommendation from. I have been doing pretty well in my APUSH class, and I feel like I've done everything right in term …

I have to write an essay about why I need financial aid. I am so confused about what to write in it. Like it's just simple I can't afford it. Someone elaborate what I am supposed to write for 500 word …