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7 months ago
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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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10 months ago
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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 years ago
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How can I explain why my application will seem bare? Will this hurt my chances?

I hold two leadership positions currently and have many 1st place state awards in data science and am competing at nationals this year. I have a 4.56 GPA and take a rigorous course load which includes …

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3 years ago
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CollegeVine feedback

Where can I submit feedback about CollegeVine itself? Since I can't find any button or something, I'll say it here.

I'd like to suggest that it add the option to input more comprehensive grades such as …

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3 years ago
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What qualities band how should I improve my self for getting into IVY league schools

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3 years ago
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what is the best school in medicine

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3 years ago
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Early Decision

Is there any way to get out of early decision once you get into a school? For example, if you got into a school but didn’t get any merit aid and you thought you could get a better deal for tuition

at a …

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3 years ago
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How much will my school help?

I have a 3.91 at an elite prep school, but college vine doesn't take into account my school's rigor. Is UPenn still viable for me?

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3 years ago
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What's the best nursing school in your opinion?

I'm interesting in you guy's opinion on what the best school for nursing students is

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3 years ago
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Can Change My Decision After May 1st?

My family and I are negotiating financial aid still with university B, and they have a flexible deadline. However, I just submit my deposit for university A, because their tuition is lower for me, as …

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3 years ago
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Volunteering for medical school.

Everyone I have asked said in order to go into medical school I would need to volunteer in the college I want to study in. For how many hours do I need to volunteer?? And do I have to volunteer before …

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3 years ago
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Regarding online volunteering/jobs

hi! I haven't really had the opportunity to volunteer or apply for any part-time job or internships due to the pandemic. It'll be really helpful if any of you know some online organizations offering s …

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3 years ago
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Transfer from another country being american

Which college has the best transfer program with FIU?

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3 years ago
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Is FIU buisness program worth it?

Is FIU buisness program worth it?

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3 years ago
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How are they considering grades and SATs after pandemic? What is GPA or grades have fallen since virtual education start

Looking specifically at ECU, UNCW and ASU.

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3 years ago
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How do teachers send the rec letters

When teachers write the recommendation letters, do they go through the common app or are they supposed to send it directly to the school? I'm currently working on my common app and I don't know if I s …

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3 years ago
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When is a good time to ask for recommendation letters?

I am currently preparing for the application process but I have two problems. First, I am afraid to ask for recommendation letters because I'm afraid to get turned down, and most importantly, I don't …

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3 years ago
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What are some tips for volunteer and extracurricular hours

Generally, my stats are good academically but my main problem is that I have no tangible volunteer hours since there aren't a lot of places where I live and COVID. Also, my extracurriculars seem weak …

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3 years ago
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What tips d you have for taking the SATs

Academically, my stats look good. I've had a 4.0+ since 9th grade, I take AP classes and dual enrollment but I am really scared of the SATs since I don't know if I'll do well or how that would affect …

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3 years ago
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Which University abroad has a medical school?

I have been looking for universities that has a medical school but didn't find one, can you help me in looking for one that has a medical school?

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3 years ago
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Can I be able to transfer to a USA university or college from a Nigerian polytechnic

I want to study a course that is not offered in my home country and I'm currently in a federal polytechnic in Nigeria studying science laboratory technology an ND degree and i want to transfer to USA …

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3 years ago
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Which is better for a career in politics/government ACT or SAT?

I have a 4.86 GPA, leader in many extracurriculars, and award winner for MUN and other leadership programs.

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