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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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Can a class with a large commitment count as an extracurricular?

I have a before-school class and an after-school class. They are Orchestra and Drama respectively. I spend time weekly practicing violin for Orchestra and I'm assistant concertmaster (2nd chair 1st vi …

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3 years ago
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Can I get a full scholarship with Sat scores of 1270

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3 years ago
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If I am choosing to write about the UC PIQ #6, does the academic subject that I am inspired by have to be a major?

I am interested in majoring in psychology and environmental science. However, I am interested in majoring in environmental science. Would it be fine if I write about psychology if I am not going to be …

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3 years ago
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How do I figure out my major?

I'm at Junior at the moment and I've been thinking about college for a long time. I have a completed school list and already know which college I want to go to. I have two options for majors that I mi …

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3 years ago
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I am stressed about choosing my major/minor!

Hello everyone! I am a senior in high school, meaning I have to do my college apps!

I’m really stressed though, mainly because I’ve started having doubts about my choice in major. I’ve been completely …

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3 years ago
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Can I apply to Quest Bridge if I am an Intn'l student attending a school outside the US?

I am a non-US citizen; I am not attending a school in the US. I am an intn'l student attending a school outside the USA. I don't know if I can apply to the Quest Bridge application; they send many mes …

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3 years ago
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How many volunteering hours do you guys have?

Just a poll to see how many hours you guys have; side note to all the seniors: Best of luck with your applications!!!

Also if you guys have like one place where you get 100+ volunteer hours (online or …

 
<50 hours
54%
 
<100 hours
20%
 
<250hours (note: 100+ hrs for 11-15y PVSA award gold)
15%
 
250+ hours (note: 250+ hrs for 16-25y PVSA award gold)
10%
Poll closed59 votes
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3 years ago
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How important are AP scores?

I'm a junior taking 3 AP classes and I have already taken one AP class (I got a 4 in AP World). I don't think I'm doing well in AP Chem. My AP Chem teacher doesn't really teach well (he's a retired ch …

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3 years ago
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How to boost chances for NYU, UCLA, Pepperdine

Hi! I'm a current IB Junior. My dream schools are NYU, UCLA, and Pepperdine but I'm worried that my stats are just ok. My dream is to go into a film school and become a director or producer. I haven't …

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3 years ago
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How to figure out what to major in?

I know this question is a large question, but I am just not sure what I should major in. I like math and science, but not sure if engineering is right for me. My dad is one and says it’s always an opt …

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3 years ago
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Should I Get an Advertising Degree, Art Degree, or Business Degree?

Hi, I'm a senior interested in pursuing a creative career. I'm artistically skilled and consider myself a smart person, which is why I think a career in marketing or advertising is a right fit for me. …

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3 years ago
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I am applying for an advanced entry program, and i am required to provide an official transcript, my university is curre

The University in question is in Canada, University of Manitoba

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3 years ago
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What are ways to become valedictorian (to boost GPA)?

Hey, I’m currently aiming for valedictorian at my school. There are around 400 kids in my grade (my school is the only one in the city, it’s pretty small).

As of right now, one of my close friends and …

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What category do volunteering clubs count as?

The title (basically is it under volunteer or clubs)

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3 years ago
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Electives

I am currently a member of my high school's mock trial program. Our mock trial team is actually part of an elective class, so does that still counts as an extracurricular activity?

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3 years ago
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How do I apply for early admission?

Please help I am so stuck I have no idea what to do.

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3 years ago
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Majors to take

Hi, I am a sophomore showing interest in the technology industry by researching and working with Quantum Computing (Quantum Physics/Computing/Mechanics). I am wondering what majors should I consider b …

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3 years ago
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What if I didn’t take math?

I didn’t take math in high school, and want to apply to premed or biology. Some colleges require math for these programs. Is there a way for me to still get into these programs without math? I have a …

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3 years ago
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How many service hours should I have before I apply to A&M?

What is the minimum number of service hours required for college? And, what is to be expected, or what will make you look good?

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Columbia University released it's Common Data Set for 2021-2022 Class of 2025 today!

Just a public service announcement. I'm still on sabbatical from answering questions.

Columbia University withdrew from participating in US New World report college rankings this year for a number of …

 
CU will have same applications & acceptance rate '22-'23
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CU will have more applications &lower acceptance rate '22-'23
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CU will have fewer applications & higher acceptance rate '22-'23
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Could care less, I'm not applying to 3% acceptance rate schools
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