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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

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How much does chances of admission increase if I had an upward trend of grades?

I've started the college application processes recently and was concerned about my current high school gpa of 3.529. During my ninth grade year my gpa dropped severely to a 2.83 overall, however, duri …

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I can't understand what is course work.

Colleges require some amount of course work, but I am having difficulty figuring out what things can be included in coursework and what things can not be included. Can someone please clarify?

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I can't decide whether the montage essay or the narrative essay is a suitable one for my application.

I can't decide whether the montage essay or the narrative essay is a suitable one for my application. Can you give me some advices which schools prefer reading montage structure essay to narrative str …

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GPA requirement

I am a Junior/Senior in HS (early graduate). I have a 2.6 GPA but I am also taking college classes to push my GPA up. I am taking 16 classes this year (23-24). If my GPA is 2.6 now, can I still apply? …

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What colleges have the best soccer players that go on to play for leagues?

Im looking for a college where it can help my pro career. I hope to get into the NWSL then move to women's juventus first team.

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How important are AP exams for ivy league university admissions?

I have always been the highest scorer in my class and have stellar extracurricular activities( received recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture for my efforts and tied up with the biggest bank of …

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I was wondering if y'all had a culinary class.

10 Grade

Abbeville High School

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Can someone please clarify this UPenn Supplementary Question?

Hi all,

I'm planning to ED to UPenn this fall.

UPenn has asked for its supplementary essay: Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourag …

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Boosting UT austin chances, not the best gpa

My dream is to go to UT austin, I'm a smart and outgoing student with good grades and great extra carriculars but I Had a rough freshmen year, because of this I get all A's yet my gpa will probably en …

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What if my school does not offer a lot of opportunities for higher classes?

Within my small rural school, I have taken every possible honors class we offer but there are only 4 possible. We have weighted courses that I have taken but we do not consider those honors courses. I …

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Do I enter my weighted or unweighted gpa

GPa

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Can I assign one teacher to multiple colleges? (Rec Letter)

Hello, I am extremely confused by the CommonApp website as a whole, but this is especially confusing! I know how to assign a teacher to one school for a letter, but I can not figure out how to add the …

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Where should I put this award?

Hi everyone! I'm unsure where exactly to put this award. My team received certificates of recognition from my city due to our accomplishments my freshman and sophomore year (medaling at championships) …

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Can I get in University of Southern Indiana (Plus scholarship) with a 1010 in SAT??

Hi! I'm planning to go into USI in 2024. I have 1010 in SAT (480 in R&W and 530 in Math). I'm not sure about my GPA (I'm trying to get my report cards from my school), and I'm planning to enroll in CS …

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Does knowing current student at a college help with admission chances?

Hi all,

I'm thinking to apply to UPenn ED this fall. I know a couple of current students at UPenn, but I'm only particularly close with one of them. UPenn asks you to put in ways you learned about the …

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Do you ever wish you could include things on your resume from years outside of highschool?

I have several cool accomplishments... that, of course, have all occurred outside of high school, meaning I can't use them on college applications. Do you have anything you wish you could include in y …

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Do you have a undergrad major in neuroscience or neurobiology?

If so what is it you teach in it?

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Best online(free) courses to study/prepare for AP Tests?

I registered for test only at my school. I have experience with the AP subjects, but would love some extra resources. I know AP has some Daily Videos, but those aren’t really that comprehensive.

If the …

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Seriousness of Foreign Language

I'm a high school senior and when I graduate, I'll only have 1 year of ASL. I've met the other academic requirements for the colleges that I'm considering, but can I still be rejected just because I o …

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