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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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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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4 years ago
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Accept a full-ride or wait on all decision notifications?

I’ve received a few acceptances from schools, and more recently, got a full-ride scholarship to a local state university (YAY MONEY!) but they’ve only given me a limited number of days to respond and …

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4 years ago
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What extracurriculars should I do if I want to major in Computer Science?

I am a sophomore in high school in the top 5% of my class aiming to go to a top 50 college. Unfortunately my school doesn’t offer any Math or CS clubs. What should I do (summers especially) to really …

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4 years ago
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Pre-College Summer Program vs. Non-College Selective Summer Program

I am planning to make a summer vacation plan for 2020 this year.

I would like to know which of Pre-College Summer Program (3~4 weeks) of the University or the Selective Summer Program (a week) offered …

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4 years ago
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Summer activities (internships, nonprofits, programs, etc.) for social science in Atlanta?

I'm a sophomore interested in the social sciences, specifically political science/international relations. I'm looking to explore my career interests more and develop my extracurricular profile (which …

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4 years ago
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What courses should I take Junior and Senior Year?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I plan on pursuing a career in nursing after high school. I have already taken several college and AP courses including Intro to Psychology (A-), Political …

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4 years ago
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If I went to the UMTC liberal arts will I be set back for a medical program?

How do majors of a science school reflect their majors vs. a liberal arts school?

I got accepted into the Swenson College of Science at the UM Duluth. However, I want to go to UM Twin Cities because of …

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4 years ago
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How should I study for SAT subject test for math 2?

I'm planning on taking the SAT subject test for math 2 and I'm not sure how I should study for it...Could someone give me some tips for books, websites, and other ways to practice?

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4 years ago
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What are some of the best ways to study for my SAT, as a visual learner?

I'm a high school sophomore, I have not yet taken my SAT but planning on taking my TSI soon.

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4 years ago
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What interships/ community services should I participate in if i want to be a surgeon?

i'm a high school sophomore looking into being a surgeon.

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4 years ago
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Hi, I'm a junior in the Boston ma area, interested in polysci and interning somewhere!

Hi, I'm a junior in the Boston ma area, interested in polysci and interning somewhere- does anyone know the best way to go about that? want to help with campaigning and be an intern, that sort of idea …

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4 years ago
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are the chances of acceptance for internatinoal students the same as for domestic?

If I have 1450 SAT I, 35 ACT, nearly all 800 in SAT II, I am an A-level student with 4As in AS and expected 4A in A2, and 5A 3As in O levels. 75 to 100% ECs in tier A and B. With these stats what is m …

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4 years ago
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How can I increase my chances as a Sophmore?

Hey, I am a Sophmore and my GPA is not the best, I have not taken my ACT or SAT yet, what is the best way to increase my chances. I'm not that athletic so I don't have many Extra-curricular activities …

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4 years ago
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Withdrawing apps after ED acceptance?

Ok, I have a question and want to see what people's thoughts are. A few of my friends applied ED to some top schools and got accepted. I'm beyond happy for them! Luckily I don't feel jealous since I d …

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4 years ago
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What steps do I need to take in high school to prepare for med school?

I'm a sophomore and i just want to know what I need to do to become a doctor

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4 years ago
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What things should I start doing in high school if I want to to go into the medical field

I am a sophomore in high school and I go to the best school in Kentucky, I want to go to Florida State University, and also go to med school. I want to get a head start and I have no idea what things …

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4 years ago
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How is act and sat calculated from middle eastern grading system?

I am a tenth grader in the middle east with a high average 98% but i don't know if it can be calculated into other forms

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4 years ago
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Legal Internships?

I live in CA, is there any internships in the state for high schoolers involved in government/legal/political issues? What is the best way to research and find these internships?

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4 years ago
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How do you make a college notice you for your art without having to shove it in their face and be annoying about it?

i have already created an online art portfolio but i dont know how to get recognized by the colleges i want for my art accomplishments.

i have won at least 3 art competitions over the past year and ha …

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4 years ago
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AP chemistry VS AP biology

Our son took physics 1 honors as a freshman and is currently taking chemistry honors.

He is debating what science class he has to take next year between AP Chemistry vs AP Biology.

He wants to take AP b …

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4 years ago
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What to look for when visiting a college campus?

My family has been saving up a bit and we're finally going on a road trip to tour some schools. I'm kinda nervous I won't know everything to look for when I visit. I've been reading some articles whic …

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