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📣 Community Forum Reopening Announcement 📣

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

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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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Picking a school for me?

Hello,

I am interested in pursuing a double major in finance and accounting and I would like to go to a somewhat prestigious university with a good program for my major.

I have already been accepted int …

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3 years ago
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Applying to University of Illinois at Urbana Champagne

HI guys,

I have decided that I will transfer again but after I graduate with my Associates at Penn State. I know that transferring from 3 or 4 colleges probably doesn't look good but quite honestly I …

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3 years ago
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pre med? How CaN I?

Guys please I need help, when I was trying to apply I found out that the colleges do not have pre-med, and before all of this let's go back to zero point when I found out that to become a doctor I hav …

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3 years ago
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Emerson College or SCAD (or neither/go for reaches)

I'm currently a high school senior, and I have applied to a total of 8 colleges so far (Boston College, Fairfield University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Wheaton College - Massachusetts, Ithac …

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3 years ago
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I don't know why I have such a hard time trusting the peer review but....

How many of you used it for an essay that was on your actual application?? Has anybody seen anything suspicious with it? What other info do you know about it?

 
I used the peer review tool for my essays and was accepted
11%
 
I used the peer review tool for my essays and was not accepted
0%
 
I did not use
88%
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3 years ago
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Spikes

I want to get a spike, and after doing some research, I have decided that I want this to be a hard spike in math. How do I show this?

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3 years ago
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How can I demonstrate my spike in dance?

I attend dance classes outside of school and have performed multiple times when I was younger, but after taking a break from dance, I'm planning to resume performing soon. I'm also preparing to get ce …

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3 years ago
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Skipping 2 Grades in math

I am currently a 9th grader who is taking Algebra 2/Trig H. I have already studied through precalculus and calculus, and will be taking the AP Calc BC exam this year. I expect to receive a 5. After, I …

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3 years ago
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Skipping two levels in math.

I am currently a 9th grader who is taking Algebra 2/Trig H. I have already studied through precalculus and calculus, and will be taking the AP Calc BC exam this year. I expect to receive a 5. Math is …

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3 years ago
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I want to know if you can check my GPA?

I would like it if one of you'll check my GPA because to be honest yall I do not know what it is so if yall do not mind doing that please and thank you and let me know when yall do it

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3 years ago
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PSAT Results

Hi! I just got my PSAT results back, and I'm a little disappointed in my results. I got a 1450, which is the same as I got for my unofficial PSAT my sophomore year. My NMSQT score was 218, and I live …

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3 years ago
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Test optional

Will not submitting SAT scores be a disadvantage to getting into more competitive schools?

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3 years ago
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Should I retake a course for grade replacement? What will be the effects of it?

Hello, I am a Sophomore and I took a Grammer elective and it was difficult. I'm expecting a B in the first semester. According to our school's grade replacement policy, if I retake the course and get …

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3 years ago
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How can I the Chancing Simulator as a community college student

I want to use the chancing simulator to see my chances of getting into a specific college as a transfer student. Is there a way to change the settings on the chancing simulator, so it applies more to …

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3 years ago
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ISC

tips for an isc student to get a full ride in USA

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3 years ago
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Admissions essay advice?

Hi there!

I just would like some admission essay advice... I'm currently a Junior and my guidance department isn't really providing the best guidance (ironically). I think we are starting to write in t …

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3 years ago
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Course Load

So I’m a junior right now and this weekend I’ve been thinking about courses for next year. My freshman year I took 1 AP and 4 honors, sophomore I took 2 Ap and 3 honors. My junior year this year Im ta …

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3 years ago
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What tier is winning the WAICY competition as part of a group?

I am part of a club called FishNet AI, where we monitor fish population and identify fish through machine learning. We recently entered and won the WAICY competition, an international competition for …

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3 years ago
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Is it bad if I get a B in Physics Junior Year?

I am a Junior in High School and I have been struggling with physics this past semester. I do not think I will be able to reach a semester A in the class this semester so I have to settle with a Semes …

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3 years ago
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Is fluency in a foreign language considered to be a good extracurricular for my college apps?

I'm fluent in 2 other languages besides English... Would this be considered a strong activity for my college application? Is it better to earn certification? If so are there any websites/organizations …

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