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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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10 months ago
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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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a month ago
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What are some rigorous summer programs I can apply?

I am a student interested in math and computer science. Are there any summer opportunities/programs that are still available to apply?

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a month ago
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I can’t decide between Ohio University and Ohio state university

I want to go into environmental science and something in digital marketing/ media. I am interested in the social life and overall campus environment, academics, internship opportunities, study abroad, …

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a month ago
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Do I have to have extracurrciculars?

Hey, I have absolutely no extracurriculars. Is there anyone who has gotten into schools without them. I want to be an engineering major (currently unclassified). I know the general rule of thumb is to …

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a month ago
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Should I submit SAT or ACT or both?

Is one of these better to submit:

-1570 SAT (780 math and 790 ebrw)

-36 ACT (36 math/science/reading and 35 english)

Or would it help to submit both?

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2 months ago
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Honors/Achievements Section on Commonapp

i got nominated for girl's state however i have a much more prestigious summer program to attend therefore i cannot participate in girl's state. am i still allowed to include the honor of being nomina …

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2 months ago
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NYU Waitlist

Hi there,

I recently got waitlisted from NYU and had two questions. First, what am I supposed to write under "In the space below, you may elaborate on your interest in any of the particular schools, co …

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2 months ago
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Retaking the SAT as a transfer

I’m hoping to transfer to Columbia University following my freshman year of university and I’m wondering if I should consider retaking the SAT to increase my chances of admission? I got a 1320 on my S …

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2 months ago
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Jogos multilíngues e localizados?

Quais são os melhores cassinos online que suportam vários idiomas, garantindo uma comunidade de jogos global e Inclusiva com experiências localizadas?

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2 months ago
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RPI, Northeastern, or Case Western for computer science

Hi,

I'm trying to decide between RPI, Northeastern, and Case Western. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of each school for computer science or engineering?

Thanks!

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2 months ago
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is AP us history worth it?

hi! in my school, ap us history is super super hard---and it's known to destroy people's gpa's and willpower. i want to be a lawyer when i'm older so i'm taking ap lang. is it worth it to take ap us h …

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2 months ago
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Will not taking AP's lower my admisson chances? Although my country doesn't have tests centers

I'm from Brazil and there are no AP test centers here, wil that lower my college chances? If so, what could I do?

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2 months ago
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Percentage amount

Hey guys. Do you guys 19% for a top tier school is good? It seems that I have a 19% chance for Northwestern university. I know this isn't a good percentage and my percentages are low, but Northwestern …

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2 months ago
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Do I count as First Generation?

I ask this question because my situation is quite... complicated. Basically, I lived in foster care for 11 years until my aunt eventually adopted me when I was 13. My aunt did go to college and has a …

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2 months ago
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SAT Freshman Year

I started to study for my AP Test and I was interested in taking the SAT as well. I’m currently a freshman, but I scored a 1340 on 8/9 PSAT (cap is 1440) and by the end of this year I will have finish …

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2 months ago
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Good Scholarship Sites

I’m currently a sophomore in high-school but I’m already trying to apply for scholarships to save for college. I understand that a good portion are going to be directed towards juniors and seniors any …

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2 months ago
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How do you pick your school

I have applied to four colleges and got into them all. Now I just need to decide where to go I don't want follow my friends but I don't want to be alone either. I have a very close relationship with m …

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2 months ago
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Applying in Junior year?

By the end of my junior year, I’ll have already met all requirements for a high school diploma. I’m not going to graduate early though, I’ll be spending my senior year taking courses at my community c …

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2 months ago
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SAT score of 1530

I got 1530 in my third SAT test, and I am going to apply IVY LEAGUE, do I need to try another SAT targetting for 1560? I am a IMO (Intenational Math Olympic) participant from New Zealand.

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2 months ago
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Do you need 4 years science for top 25 school

My daughter has bio, honors physics, honors chemistry and will take AP Psychology (which is a social studies course) her senior year. Does she need another science for top tier schools?

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2 months ago
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Which should I attend?

I have received only three decisions till now: Hong Kong University, UC San Diego, and Purdue

Please help me decide which one I should attend based on academic quality, culture, employment opportunitie …

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