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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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a month ago
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How can I get AP classes. And is taking AP classes enhance my application?.

11th grade at Cambridge international College

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a month ago
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Does being an international applicants reduces your chance in getting into harvard ?

Is there any indian who got into harvard ? What was the process ? I keep hearing that being an asian lowers your chances of getting into ivy league colleges . Is it true ?

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a month ago
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Is Muskingum University good ?

I recently got an email from the admission director of Muskingum University, as per them I am a good fit for the uni. However, I have no idea about this university. I want to pursue computer science. …

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a month ago
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Class rank importance

Hi!

So I have quite a low class rank, 57/442, but I have a perfect gpa, 4.0, and a qpa of 5.36. I have taken 4 ap classes, and I plan to take 5 more next year. Will my low class rank, because i’m in a …

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a month ago
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Internship or AP class?

Hi everyone!

I have the opportunity next year to either take another AP class (AP Human Geo) or intern somewhere. They would give the same QPA boost. I want to get into a top university. What’s your gu …

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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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