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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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3 hours ago
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Should I apply EA?

I would like to apply EA to at Georgia Tech, however, it has been brought to my concern that I'm not competitive. I’ve got a 1280 SAT, 1 leadership position(hopefully another one soon), and 3 awards: …

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13 hours ago
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What Grades would I need to raise my 1.45 to a 2.0 or higher

I've had a lot of trouble with attendance through all of freshman and halfway through sophomore because of Personal issues. I am a Junior in Sem. 1 and I wanted to know what grades it would take to gr …

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14 hours ago
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Does RSI accept superscore ACT?

I've been curious about a couple of summer programs, and RSI is one of them. They want a 34 average in reading and English and a 33 average in science and math. I retook the ACT but didn’t feel so con …

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20 hours ago
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Preparing for the CompTIA CS0-003 Exam: Tips and Resources?

Hey everyone,

I am currently preparing for the CompTIA CS0-003 (CySA+) exam and I wanted to start a discussion about the best tips, strategies and resources for studying. The exam covers a wide range o …

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2 days ago
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Seeking Advice on College Applications for Engineering Physics

hey there, I am a senior this year. My intended major is Engineering Physics, which is not a very common field. As an international student(Ethiopian), one of my primary concerns is finding universiti …

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2 days ago
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Can I compose an essay that tells my story in a broad sense and addresses couple of topics rather than a specific one?

Hello,

For the common app prompt "Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design" I chose to writ …

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2 days ago
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Can I compose an essay that tells my story in a broad sense and addresses couple of topics rather than a specific one?

Hello,

For the common app prompt "Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design" I chose to writ …

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2 days ago
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SAT vs ACT scores - 1500, 34 but a 7 writing score

I have a 1500 SAT (760 math/740 reading/writing) and a 34 ACT (35 math/36 science/34 English/32 reading) but a 7 on the writing. A 34 is a higher percentile than the 1500 but the writing score sticks …

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2 days ago
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Should I submit a 1260 SAT score to competitive schools?

Hi there! I am a high school senior applying to NYU, UPenn, CUNY, and GSU. I already submitted my in-state applications and I know I am submitting my SAT there for purely scholarships. My school couns …

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3 days ago
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I have a 1410 on my SAT, 790 Maths. Should i go test-opt?

Thinking about trying NYU, Data science. What's better going test-optional or submitting it? (International Student)

I have 4A GCE A-Levels.

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3 days ago
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Do I send AP scores to the colleges I'm applying to?

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I'm working on my common app and I decided to submit my AP scores but my question is, do I have to send them through CollegeBoard? or is that just when you get accepted?

I searched it up on Googl …

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3 days ago
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Can I graduate early and still get into NYU?

I'm currently a Junior in high-school and I want to explore my options of graduating early. I come from a very toxic home life and I'm ready to get out and start my life. I have a 3.6 GPA currently an …

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3 days ago
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Gap Year

Hi guys! I am a freshman with enough credit hours to be a junior. I plan to apply to medical school in May 2025 and graduate in Spring 2026. I am considering taking a gap year, as I do not want to rus …

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3 days ago
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how to structure my common app essay?

so i am writing my personal statement (for the first prompt about background) that is about the intersection between science and religion in my life and i wanted to know if the structure of my essay i …

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3 days ago
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Hi! I'm a high school senior who's aiming high at top 25 colleges. I need help deciding how to go about writing my essay

I am in the top 2% of my class, president of the African student union, second chair violist in varsity orchestra, girl scout, and NHS member. I'm also currently interning at Yale University. I left m …

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3 days ago
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Admissions advice for UT Austin

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I recently transferred to an American high school in my hometown in Switzerland after spending my entire academic life in the Swiss system. My grades there were fairly average, and I’m not sure …

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4 days ago
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Is 4 AP classes a lot as a sophomore?

This school year, I am abo

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4 days ago
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How to Gain More Extracurriculars as a Junior Pursuing in the Medical Field

I'm a junior in high school, pursuing in the medical field, and I am lacking in extracurriculars. My extracurriculars consist of:

- founder and president of a HOSA chapter at my high school

- on the sc …

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4 days ago
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Could not get into enough AP classes senior year - how bad will this affect my course rigor?

I go to a pretty competitive high school and took 7 APs from 9th-11th grade, which is a pretty good but I know people who took up to 10. For my senior year, I planned to drop my 1st period both semest …

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4 days ago
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What schools are involved in the Direct Admissions program for CollegeVine?

I went ahead and completed my profile and opted in to direct admissions! I was just wondering what schools are involved in the Direct Admissions program for CollegeVine, and whether I can read a list …

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