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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 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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3 years ago
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Will I be at a disadvantage compared to my other classmates.

In my high school, there is a regular high school and then there is the academy which is split into four mini schools: business, medical sciences, communications, and military. Being in the communicat …

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3 years ago
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Application

What is most important in an application?

My gpa is over a 3.80

I have over 180 hours of volunteer work

I have good recommendations letter

My essay is strong

But I have a low SAT score and I want to get …

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3 years ago
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what should I do to make my college applications better when i live in an area that doesn't give options?

I'm in 11th grade and I'm interested in biology, psychology, music and languages (I'm not sure which one to focus on yet)

I live in a region where schools don't have AP classes, part time job opportu …

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3 years ago
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Is there any medical and or firefighting related classes online for HS?

Hi all, I am a Sophomore in Michigan and was wondering if anyone knows of any FREE self paced fire and or medical science courses online for high schoolers to take and try for (fun) and if wanted can …

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3 years ago
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Do pre-act scores accurately determine ACT scores?

What is a good pre-act score? I took the Pre-ACT in late march without any practice. What percent of people score at each level (ie 23, 27, 30, 32, 35, etc)? Does the pre-act accurately determine how …

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3 years ago
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ROTC/ Financial

11th grade

Unweighted GPA 3.63

Weighted 4.31

SAT 1270

Play Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse

If I am accepted by a school with an ROTC program how does the financial part work? IE. if the school costs $50,000/ …

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3 years ago
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Colleges for international students

If I don't have a Sat or Act but I have a dulingo English proficiency test. Can I still get accepted into a good college with a full scholarship or that will be impossible?? I couldn't afford them plu …

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3 years ago
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Does a good essay help my chances of being admitted to scripps college?

Im an Ecuadorian student in junior year

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3 years ago
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Are college courses worse than ap or ib?

I go to a very small charter school that does not offer any accelerated courses whatsoever. We have no AP, IB, or honors courses available. By the time I graduate I will have taken 21 college courses …

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Are college courses worse than ap or ib?

I go to a very small charter school that does not offer any accelerated courses whatsoever. We have no AP, IB, or honors courses available. By the time I graduate I will have taken 21 college courses …

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3 years ago
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Do i really need perfect grades in math for Geography?

I'm an international student and I need full-ride for Geography. But here, on collegevine, is said that i need perfect grades in math. I have most Bs and one C. Other grades are mostly As and some Bs. …

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