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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

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can i make up for not having extracurricular?

Gpa= 4.43

SAT= 1600

community service hours= 200

My school did not have anything I was super interested in. I wanted to know if these things can make up for it.

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Should I really take these hard classes senior year?

A few days ago I met with my counselor for finalize my senior year classes and I signed up for easier classes and more classes that I'm actually interested because it's my last year. She said that she …

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Online College Credits

So today I was searching for things that could give me a better chance to get into a good college when I found out about the idea of taking college courses to earn college credit (this may seem pretty …

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Improving my Resume for STEM Schools

I am a high school sophomore dual enrolled in a community college where I am working on my A.S. in Physics, and all college classes that I take also go onto my high school transcript. I will finish hi …

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Which one is better for a precalculus summer on demand course UC Scout, ASU or Silicon Valley?

Which one is better for a precalculus summer on-demand course UC Scout, ASU, or Silicon Valley?

My son is trying to complete precalculus in the summer. Which online institute offers a better on-demand …

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What IB extracurriculars should I take?

I go to an IB specific school and am fully entering the program next year(I am Sophomore) and the extracurriculars that are offered are psychology , business, art, music, or theater. I am interested i …

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2 years ago
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Should I take AP Comp Sci Principles or CS50 AP?

Previously, I asked if I should take the CS50 class! Over the summer, you can get credit if you pay the fee--$3,700 for 4 credits or $7,400 for 8 credits.

I just learned about the CS50 AP and that it i …

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2 years ago
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AP CSP and AP CSA

Hi! Can I self study AP csp and ap csa? My school does offer both these classes but they replace my math class. However, I don’t think I want to replace my math class for comp sci. Also the classes ar …

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What APS should I take my Junior year of High School considering my possible major(s)?

Hello! I am a current sophomore, and yes I am back again with a new question.

I just learned today that the maximum of APs I can take is 3 only (each year). This year, only one AP was offered (APWH). T …

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Looking for advice for getting into Vermont State University

Good afternoon and thank you for considering my question.

I planning on attending Castleton next fall and with the restructuring of the college I wanted to know what I needed to get into their business …

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Am I at risk of getting rescinded?

hi! i’m a senior and i plan to attend ball state university in the fall. however, this year, i’ve struggled with some of my classes. i tried taking more rigorous classes this year but i bit off more t …

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2 years ago
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How to increase my chances to get into Emory, Georgia tech, John Hopkins?

I am seeking admissions advice for attending Emory University or Georgia Tech in Georgia and later transferring to Johns Hopkins University for med studies. I have a 3.70 GPA, strong test scores (SAT: …

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Mid-Year Report

Hi, so I am a senior who has applied to numerous of colleges. I have received my mid-year report. I am very confused on what colleges need it however. When I look some up, it says they do require it h …

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Would Co Founding a Large Scale Roblox Group count as a EC?

Hello, I’m a 9th grader and was wondering if I could put this on college application in the future. For reference, the group had around 400-500k members in its prime making around 50 mil robux(which I …

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Should I take pre-calc or college stats?

Im going to be a senior next year. I was pretty set on taking college stats since you need a recommendation to take it and it would give me 3 college credits, but now I’m unsure. My friend is saying t …

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Calc AB Vs Calc BC

Hey guys.

I want to major in Mechanical Engineering. I'm a Junior, and I'm talking Honors Precalc atm. I got a B- last year, and I underestimate my ability in the class. I'm thinking of taking Calc AB …

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I have a 3.3 Gpa and im a sophomore can I get to a 4.0 and top ten of my class in 2 years?

I am a sophomore in High school I'm trying to get into west point USMA but I have a 3.3 GPA can I get it up to a 4.0 and be in the top ten in my class?

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Starting a club?

How would someone go about starting a club? I want to start a Math Honors Society at my school, as they don't offer it. My school does offer the NHS. How would I actually go about starting this club, …

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2 years ago
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Rate the Junior Schedule

Hi all, I am a sophomore in high school with a 3.91 WGPA, I know thats not very good compared to most folks on here but I’m still proud of it :).

My potential schedule next year is:

English 11 Lit and …

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2 years ago
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AP Lit and AP Chem

I am a sophomore, and for junior year I plan on taking AP lit and AP Chem and other APS. However, I heard that these two APS are really hard. So I am wondering if I should take both of them?? Pls let …

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