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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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Summer High School internships still open in NYC

I'm a rising senior and I'm struggling to find a good internship right now. I got accepted for SYEP but I turned it down because I wanted to do Ladders for Leaders yet I got rejected from them after t …

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2 years ago
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Are Full Scholarships Out of the Question?

Hi, I was just wondering if High Point University, NC, gives full scholarships. Thanks :).

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Is it bad if my senior classes are way easier?

I had some scheduling conflicts and my senior year schedule will be a lot easier than my junior year one was. This is great because I was stressed and had no free time last year. A slightly easier sch …

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2 years ago
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Would like someone to review my Activity List

Hi!

Hope you’re all good. I’m almost in the finals stages of my application (will be applying in November for some colleges then Jan/Feb for other) and I would like someone to review my profile a litt …

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2 years ago
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Extracurricular activity.

I have done 2 independent research in my major of interest, But my GPA and SAT score sucks

My GPA is 3.61 and my SAT score is 1250 will this affect my chances of getting into a good university such as …

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stuff i need to know

is there anything specific i absolutely need to know for college l/going into collage

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2 years ago
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Sheet view of college list

When I look at my list on college vine, I am unable to change my setting to 'sheet' view. Anyone know how to fix this??

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2 years ago
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Collegevine Application Feature

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone from the class of 2024 has received an acceptance letter from a college using collegevine's application feature, and what schools you've received it from.

Thanks

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Can you go to college if you take algebra 1a and algebra 1b and geometry

Because college require 3 math class

Algebra 1a and 1b is algebra spilt in 2 year

For a slower pace

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Is it possible to get into the Ivy League if I have no APs or Honours classes? How about no SATs or ACTs?

My school doesn't offer any APs or Honours and certainly doesn't have an SAT prep or ACT and stuff like that.

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Does completing a part of my college degree during high school improve my chances?

I'm a high school student from outside the US, and I'm studying in a program that allows me to take courses in math and physics at one of the largest universities in my country. By the time I finish h …

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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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Can I get some advice on my Common app essay topic? Thanks everyone!

I am getting ready to write my Common app essay and I think I have an idea of what I would like to write about and I'd like some feedback on it.

I plan on applying to a few state universities and some …

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2 years ago
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How to message one of the admission officer in a connected college

Hello!

Though I recently connected with a university, I cannot message an admission officer like other schools. When I click the message button to talk with my regional admissions officer, it shows an …

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What should I fill out the coursework section on CollegeVine if my educational system is different from the US system?

While filling my CollegeVine profile it asked me "Coursework

Admissions officers will evaluate your coursework based on the classes available at your school.

How many classes do you plan to complete by …

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Seeking Guidance: Enhancing College Admission Prospects for Ambitious Students from Developing Nations.

Hello Everyone,

I am an ambitious high school student hailing from a developing nation, and I am seeking advice on how to improve my chances of gaining admission to top universities in the United State …

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Extracurricuars

hello - I am unclear of what extracurriculars will post my acceptance chances. I am interestedin med path and doing some volunteer in a hospital.

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Would these boost my chance of getting in? (I want to study Industrial Engineering)

☆ Attended an IB school in Denmark for 3.5 years

☆ Exposed to many Engineering related things. (clubs,people,events,personal)

☆Took many Engineering/hands on Electives

☆Practiced Mechanical Design/Digita …

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2 years ago
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Should I apply test-optional?

Hello! I have been studying quite hard for the SAT since January, but can't seem to get my score above a 1430. This is the summer before my senior year, and im wondering if it's best to just drop my h …

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Extracurricular Activities in Lower Socioeconomical Communities

My question: How do we display our passion in a field (particularly public health) in a school that does not offer programs/opportunities?

Background: I tried to open an AP Biology class, but counselo …

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