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Well, if I apply to MIT during early application, am I allowed to apply in Harvard restrictive early action same time? As MIT is non-binding, can I apply to other private unis of USA at the same time …

Some of you know that I have been vocal that this admission cycle is brutal and caught many applicants off guard. Why? Because very few people thought that a.) applications numbers would skyrocket b.) …

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Amherst 8% vs 11.7% (2025 vs 2024 …

I applied to a scholarship and submitted my application 2 minutes before it was due. I got a message shortly after that saying, "HI, Unfortunately the deadline for Stage 2 closed at 9pm EST. Best, (Sc …

I scored 435/500 in my 10th cbse boards..now iam going to attempt boards of my inter 1st year

Hey everyone! I recently got my March 13th SAT score back (1460), but since CollegeVine isn't really that into depth about ROSS. I was just wondering if I should retake the SAT because the incoming cl …

I am sophomore, and when I calculated my chances the main area I need to improve is on my extracurriculars. My intended major is computer science, at ivy league schools like Stanford. I love to draw, …

So I’ve been wondering about pre-med courses and medical school for a while, and it’s still a bit hard to understand given that a lot of sources are conflicted. Is there any condensed, basic summary o …

What is the hardest thing about majoring in psychology?

It seems less than most schools

Hi I'm a grade 9 students in a Canadian private school, with grade average of 96%.

I created a Scratch Account and Youtube channel making games and animations. On Scratch I'm the 7th most followed in C …

Incoming senior fall 2021

Doing college classes this summer that relate to the major I want to pursue (poli sci)

If I double major will I have two minors?

My school does not offer AP classes and I’ve heard that those are a must for getting into high ranked colleges.

What should I do?

Is it too late since I’m already a Junior?

My school does offer dual e …

I want to be an international human rights lawyer

Looking through my admission advice, I noticed that one area I should improve is extracurriculars. I intend to major in something biology related and I am already planning on or seeking a way to do a …

I am looking to go into Forensic psychology and I want some extracurriculars to go along with it. I am not sure of what I could do...

In order to apply to a college, do you have to indicate which major you will study at the school? Or do you decide which major you will apply to after you are admitted to the college/university? Thank …

High school grades

This is something I've noticed while researching schools... hardly any top tier schools offer zoology. Is there a reason for this? Only the state schools do.