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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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Improving my Resume for STEM Schools

I am a high school sophomore dual enrolled in a community college where I am working on my A.S. in Physics, and all college classes that I take also go onto my high school transcript. I will finish hi …

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Which one is better for a precalculus summer on demand course UC Scout, ASU or Silicon Valley?

Which one is better for a precalculus summer on-demand course UC Scout, ASU, or Silicon Valley?

My son is trying to complete precalculus in the summer. Which online institute offers a better on-demand …

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What IB extracurriculars should I take?

I go to an IB specific school and am fully entering the program next year(I am Sophomore) and the extracurriculars that are offered are psychology , business, art, music, or theater. I am interested i …

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Should I take AP Comp Sci Principles or CS50 AP?

Previously, I asked if I should take the CS50 class! Over the summer, you can get credit if you pay the fee--$3,700 for 4 credits or $7,400 for 8 credits.

I just learned about the CS50 AP and that it i …

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AP CSP and AP CSA

Hi! Can I self study AP csp and ap csa? My school does offer both these classes but they replace my math class. However, I don’t think I want to replace my math class for comp sci. Also the classes ar …

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What APS should I take my Junior year of High School considering my possible major(s)?

Hello! I am a current sophomore, and yes I am back again with a new question.

I just learned today that the maximum of APs I can take is 3 only (each year). This year, only one AP was offered (APWH). T …

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Looking for advice for getting into Vermont State University

Good afternoon and thank you for considering my question.

I planning on attending Castleton next fall and with the restructuring of the college I wanted to know what I needed to get into their business …

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Am I at risk of getting rescinded?

hi! i’m a senior and i plan to attend ball state university in the fall. however, this year, i’ve struggled with some of my classes. i tried taking more rigorous classes this year but i bit off more t …

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How to increase my chances to get into Emory, Georgia tech, John Hopkins?

I am seeking admissions advice for attending Emory University or Georgia Tech in Georgia and later transferring to Johns Hopkins University for med studies. I have a 3.70 GPA, strong test scores (SAT: …

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Mid-Year Report

Hi, so I am a senior who has applied to numerous of colleges. I have received my mid-year report. I am very confused on what colleges need it however. When I look some up, it says they do require it h …

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Would Co Founding a Large Scale Roblox Group count as a EC?

Hello, I’m a 9th grader and was wondering if I could put this on college application in the future. For reference, the group had around 400-500k members in its prime making around 50 mil robux(which I …

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Should I take pre-calc or college stats?

Im going to be a senior next year. I was pretty set on taking college stats since you need a recommendation to take it and it would give me 3 college credits, but now I’m unsure. My friend is saying t …

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Calc AB Vs Calc BC

Hey guys.

I want to major in Mechanical Engineering. I'm a Junior, and I'm talking Honors Precalc atm. I got a B- last year, and I underestimate my ability in the class. I'm thinking of taking Calc AB …

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I have a 3.3 Gpa and im a sophomore can I get to a 4.0 and top ten of my class in 2 years?

I am a sophomore in High school I'm trying to get into west point USMA but I have a 3.3 GPA can I get it up to a 4.0 and be in the top ten in my class?

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Starting a club?

How would someone go about starting a club? I want to start a Math Honors Society at my school, as they don't offer it. My school does offer the NHS. How would I actually go about starting this club, …

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Rate the Junior Schedule

Hi all, I am a sophomore in high school with a 3.91 WGPA, I know thats not very good compared to most folks on here but I’m still proud of it :).

My potential schedule next year is:

English 11 Lit and …

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AP Lit and AP Chem

I am a sophomore, and for junior year I plan on taking AP lit and AP Chem and other APS. However, I heard that these two APS are really hard. So I am wondering if I should take both of them?? Pls let …

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Opinions on AP Chem

Hi! So I want to take AP chem next year!! But not sure as of now! My chem grade for last semester and right now have been 90+. But, I heard AP chem is really hard. So I don’t know if I should take it …

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My school don't have school counselor. What should I do

My school don't have school counselor, which is typical for my country. But my school did provide me all official document that I need for my application. So, I am wondering that can I still apply wit …

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How will qualifying for ISEF Science fair affect my chances?

I recently qualified for ISEF but I'm almost certain that my project won't get any awards. Is the achievement of qualifying for ISEF enough to boost my chances of admission, or will it not have much e …

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