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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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What are the chances I make it into May's Business School at College Station?

A&M is my priority school right now and I'm betting on going there.

My stats:

GPA (unweighted 4 point): 3.66

GPA (weighted): 103.2

Class Rank: 25/173 (top 14.45%)

Not submitting test scores

My essay (IMO) i …

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How to add a club you made to Common App?

I created a science-themed club for elementary schoolers in my community, and I'm not sure how to upload this activity to Common App. I am going to enter it under "Other Club/Activity," but what shoul …

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Can I talk about something instead of someone on common app essay question #4

The question is: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

I was wondering if I could …

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Hi. Im from Pakistan and doing ICS PART-1. What are the main steps I should focus for yale as a Pakistani board student?

I got 90% in class 9

I got 89% in class 10

I am good in speeches and debates and trying to do volunteering as well

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How do I increase my chances of getting into Caltech, aiming for a 50% chance or higher?

My chances are 20%.

Coursework: 4.00 (unweighted GPA) | 20/1086 class rank.

Test scores: 1600 (SAT) | 36 (ACT) | (AP exams) AP Human Geography - 1, AP World History: Modern - 4, AP Environmental Scienc …

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Family Obligations on Application

Hi,

On the Apply Texas Application, it asks whether I have a family obligation that prevents me from participating in extracurricular activities.

If my parents don't allow me to participate in these act …

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Certs for college applications.

How well would certificates such as the CompTIA A certificate, AWS Certificate, Cisco Certs help on a college application? I'm planning to major in computer science in college.

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Legacy at North Carolina State University

My father attended NC State University for 11 years and obtained his Bachelor of Science there. He also was a professor of Calculus for the 11 years he was there. My mother also attended the school fo …

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what extracurriculars can we do online to attract colleges

I am an international student and I need some advice in the extracurriculars we can do online

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For UPENN how much would legacy boost my chances by?

My whole question is in the title, I was just wondering what percentage my chance for UPENN would go up in percentage if I had legacy?

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Is it weird/bad to say something in the personal statement and then contradict it later (not exactly lying)?

For example, maybe I said in my personal statement that I only care about the education in college. However, when I got an offer, I ask about housing, scholarships, class times, and a bunch of other s …

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can a health issue that impacted my grades be excused?

so in 9thgrade i was having very bad stomach pains, it hurt 24/7 I couldn't eat , I couldn't sleep , I couldn't focus , it resulted in me going to the hospital multiple times, not being able to focus …

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Does CSUMB do E.D?

I was wondering if CSU Monterey Bay do early decisions...

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Sophomore Extracurricular recs?

Interests are green building/design, architecture, civil engineering.

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First Year of All Honors Classes

Hello, my name is David Eacott. I am a Sophomore in high school and am becoming a little overwhelmed with my work. I am more than capable of doing my work, however I can't seem to keep the things I le …

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About air flight tickets and college suggestions

Supposed I'm got admitted into MIT. Do this school pay for my air flight tickets if I'm an international student?

Does the full founded financial aid cover it or MIT specially cover it?

Actually Will ap …

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Application not being shown to colleges yet.

Hi everyone, I started filling out my profile and put everything but it won’t be shown yet. The problem is the test scores, I have filled them out but it still doesn’t have the check mark for complete …

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I want to be a pilot, what should i major in?

I am currently a junior in highschool with a GPA of 3.5

my goal is to be a military pilot, what should I major in?

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What are some of the personal essay stories that applicants shouldn’t write about

What are some of the personal essay stories that applicants shouldn’t write about

State some of the personal topics that are too common and aren’t really recommended anymore

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