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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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should I take AP Lang or Honors Lang?

I am a junior going into senior year. Since freshman year, I have been enrolled in a unique Honors Language Art and History at my school that help me build public speaking skills and explored topics f …

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seeking advice on how to stand out

hi! i’m currently a junior seeking some advice and guidance regarding my college admissions process.

my top college choices, as of now, are Notre Dame, Villanova, and Boston College. i’m also looking …

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Hi! Are there any programs that an 8th grader could take that would benefit their path going into Medicine?

I am about to be an 8th grader, I am mainly going to be taking mainly high school courses next year and I would like to be able to join medical programs that are available for my age - range. Are ther …

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8th PSAT 1160-Good??

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. That was my first PSAT I’ve eve …

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Good PSAT Score-1160?

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. I got 680 in Reading and Writin …

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Extracurriculars

How do I know which ones to include and which ones not to do? I do a lot of random things that are a lot but not every week or every month, but they are really good and I don't want to add too many ac …

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Should I submit my CSS profile to UMD?

Hello, I want to go to UMD but I’m not eligible to do FAFSA since I count as an international student (I live in Maryland though. I can live here cuz of my dads work visa). I know UMD does not require …

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What Is Way of Talaq in Pakistan? Call @ 0346-4465967

The Talaq procedure in Pakistan is a formal process through which a husband can initiate a divorce according to Islamic law. Talaq in Pakistan is recognized as a right of the husband, allowing him to …

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How Can I Improve My Research Skills for College?

Strategies for enhancing research skills necessary for academic success.

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Why Security+ is Essential for Government IT Roles (DoD Directive 8570)?

For those seeking IT roles in government or defense, the CompTIA Security+ certification is not just beneficial—it's a requirement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) established Directive 8570, whi …

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How should I write my "low grade" essay?

In May, I had my A-level exams, so my school gave me permission to skip economics class. I accepted the offer, but it turns out my final grade for economics was 88, whereas in the previous semester it …

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How Do Colleges Consider Homeschoolers?

Hi! I'm a high school junior right now who is homeschooled. I've been comparing with my friends who are public schooled, and their high schools have lots of clubs and extra curriculars that my small c …

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ED advice for international applicant

I am an aid seeking international student who wants to apply ED and is considering some Lacs. The ED rates are higher than RD but does that also apply to aid seeking intls? Do all just defer competiti …

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Extracurriculars

Hi! I need to find a lot of extracurriculars, specifically unique ones that make an impact on my community. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do?

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Will PE affect my GPA if it's not averaged

My school does GPA on a scale of 100 and excludes PE, so will it affect my gpa

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Would Ielts mitigate a low SAT Eng score

I have a high math score of 780 and a low eng score of 560 on the SAT. As an international student, I'm applying with a high IELTS score to demonstrate English proficiency. Would my eng SAT score pull …

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I submitted my essay for peer review, but now I'm worried about plagiarism

How often does plagiarism happen on this site? Would it be likely that someone else would steal my essay?

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How can students effectively prepare for college admissions?

Preparing for college admissions can be a daunting process. Students need to focus on several key areas to enhance their applications:

Academic Performance: Maintain strong grades throughout high schoo …

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Does anyone know the acceptance rate of the USC Entrepreneurship Summer Program for High School Students?

Im thinking applying to this program. Does anyone know how exclusive this program is? The website is a big ambiguous. precollege.usc.edu/summer-programs/exploring-entrepreneurship/

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