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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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9 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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What degree will best prepare me?

So I recently had posted this same poll and it closed today there was a tie Criminal Justice- 19% Criminology- 33% Forensic Science- 33% and Forensic Psychology- 14%. Since there was a tie. I will re …

 
Criminology
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3 years ago
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The siblings part on the common app

I'm trying to have a look on the common app and get comfortable with it early. In the siblings part, I have to list each of my sibling's level education. I'm feeling confused like a 9th grader (14 yea …

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3 years ago
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Is there any AP Classes in Toronto (or Ontario), Canada?

I'm currently attending a public high school in Toronto, Canada and my school offers zero AP classes (or Honors). This is really frustrating because my dream school is Stanford University and as we al …

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3 years ago
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Do passion projects count as extracurriculars?

This summer I’m planning on doing a research project with a professor from a university who will advise me, so when I apply for college would that count as an extracurricular?

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3 years ago
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Admissions to WVU MLS Program

Hi guys,

Could you give me some tips to applying to the West Virginia University Masters in Legal Studies Program as I would like to become a lawyer! Thanks:)

To give you more info about myself, i'm a …

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3 years ago
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Hey there- I have my IGCSE scores instead

I have my IGCSE scores instead and don't know how to input them in your all-in-one admission process since you require SAT or ACT scores... Please, if possible, kindly include an option for other exam …

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3 years ago
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Math SAT

I'm preparing for the math section of the SAT but there's just one part that really stumps me. I just can't seem to understand much about polynomials, finding zeroes/roots, and factoring. I also tried …

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3 years ago
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What can i do to improve my learning habits without distraction?

Please guys be sincere to me. I am asking for your advice on how to improve my learning habits because distraction might hinder, so please advise me on it.

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3 years ago
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Is it possible to do AP and IB at the same time?

Is it possible to do AP and IB at the same time? If so how would I do that? ( I have a 8 period schedule ) What are the pros and cons?

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3 years ago
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What is your aim when you graduate from the University?

Hi guys, this is a question for everyone. I am just asking what will be your aim when you graduate from University. Will you change the world with what you studied ? As for me, when I finish studying …

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3 years ago
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hello i am in the 11th grade and i am looking for awnsers of how i can prepare for college

i want to go to yale university the most coolest school to me i really want to go threre it would be a dream come true but in still wondering how i can prepare for it and how i can get acepted the mai …

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3 years ago
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Should I take IB or AP if I want to get into MIT, for a C.S Major?

Should I take IB or AP if I want to get into MIT, for a C.S Major? I'm really confused as I like IB's philosophy, but a lot of courses ( likes history ) are required and it has NOTHING to do with C.S.

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3 years ago
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Self-Studying APUSH?

My school only offered APUSH to freshmen. Since I can no longer take that course, would colleges understand if I self study?

Also can you list out all posssible AP courses that would give me credit for …

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3 years ago
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What can I do this summer and senior year to impress colleges more?

My extracurriculars are not that strong, and getting involved during COVID-19 is pretty difficult. I plan on working this summer, volunteering, and pursuing some hobbies. I'm not sure where to start, …

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3 years ago
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If I am self-learning APs in my senior year, is there a place to put that in the applicatoin?

I'm a junior aiming for over 10 APs, with senior year I have 9. I know quality > quantity, but was just wondering if there was an option to put that.

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3 years ago
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Can I develop a spike in my Junior year?

I'm first-gen and low-income, so my mom pushed me to try to get into a "traditional" career so I could have a middle-class life. So she pushed me towards STEM, and wanted me to be a doctor. Pleasant …

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3 years ago
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Is Drexel University any good for a Computer Science Major as an Undergrad freshman?

Many of my friends say that Drexel is not a very good university to attend to because it is not well reputed university and is also not known to many. I have been selected for computer science major a …

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3 years ago
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How would I show coursera & duolingo achievements on college applications?

Well, I guess my first question should be CAN I even show those achievements on college applications. I was just thinking since I spent a lot of time on them, they might be considered an extracurricul …

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3 years ago
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What Tier would this be?

I am planning on taking the DELF B2 exam this summer, which is relatively close to fluency and what most French universities accept to go study there. I am doing this by myself, and one of my spikes i …

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