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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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Will Colleges Calculate Weighted GPAs On An A+ Scale?

My school does not give out grades as an A+, meaning an A (90-100%) is the highest grade you can get. I currently have about a 98% in each class, but some of them I believe could technically be A+ if …

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3 years ago
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GPA isn't everything but do colleges actually care for explanations?

I am planning to apply to California universities where freshman year isn't counted, that however puts more weight onto sophomore and junior year, the first half of sophomore year I had a GPA of aroun …

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3 years ago
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Does anyone have any tips or know a fast way to being my 2.64 gpa to a 2.7/2.8?

I'm currently a junior (and absolutely stressing about everything at the moment) I need to get my GPA up as fast as possible, it's the only thing that's bringing my chances down at getting into the Un …

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3 years ago
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What does Wharton look for in applicants? Do you need business-specific ECs?

I have a few school club leadership/EC accomplishments/ECs related to business, but most of the school clubs in my school are inactive or not 'officially' organized so it's very hard to start or join …

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3 years ago
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Hey guys, what are some of the best Universities to major in Genetics?

I'm an international student, a high school junior, so, I don't have much of an idea about the ground realities of the universities except whatever info I get off the internet ):

I have a GPA(unweighte …

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3 years ago
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Which is the better college for film production?

I know I’ve posted about this before, but I’m currently deciding between UCLA, Loyola Marymount, and Chapman University for the film production programs. Which college would you recommend and why? I k …

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3 years ago
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How do you form close connections with your teachers with hybrid learning?

Potential teachers for college recs.

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3 years ago
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can i raise a 2.73 gpa junior year rn to a 3.0 by the end of highschool? next year i am taking all aps dual and honors

I have a 2.73 college entrance gpa rn in my junior year and i am willing to work as hard as needed to get a 3.0. but is it mathametically possible with all APs and honors

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3 years ago
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Do I have to take AP Physics to go into Medicine?

Hi! I have been reading about science classes to take in order to signal my interest in medicine, and many websites say to take AP Chem, Bio, and Physics. Being someone who is, admittedly, weaker in m …

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3 years ago
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major question

hello!

I was wondering what I should major in, and I do want it to be something I love. Communications is my top choice, however, some people have told me that it's not a strong major in order to get i …

 
buisness economics
52%
 
political science
19%
 
pshychology
23%
 
anthropology
4%
Poll closed42 votes
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3 years ago
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Which college?

I am having trouble deciding which colleges to apply to. I want to study film production, and I’m considering Loyola Marymount or Chapman. Which one would you recommend? They both seem really similar, …

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3 years ago
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Where should I tutor?

I want to start tutoring at a learning center. I am good at reading and comprehension skills and fairly decent at math up until pre-calc. Should I tutor students at Kumon, Mathnasium, or Sylvan? (I us …

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3 years ago
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How to have a good spike with limited resources?

I live in an area with little resources and opportunities for internships, etc, especially for my interests. I try to do what I can with what I have and what has been available to me, but how do I kno …

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3 years ago
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Ivies and Communication

Hi everyone!

Does anyone know why the Ivies and most Public Ivies don't offer Communications as a major? I know only Cornell and Penn offer it, and Stanford (even though it isn't an Ivy)...

I really wa …

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3 years ago
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Hey guys can you suggest me some exra-curricural activities which i can do from home?

I am currently in 9th grade and i want to prarticipate in extra-curricular activities but my school does not provide any extra-curricular activities ...

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3 years ago
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What is an extracurricular "spike"?

What is an extracurricular "spike"? I have seen this term being used very frequently but I can't seem to figure out what it means. Can someone please explain?

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3 years ago
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Lowest GPA to get financial aid in the US?

I'm not sure about my admissions, Please do let me know if We can talk and have a detailed conversation.

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3 years ago
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Is a social media internship impressive

I'm interning with a volunteer organization as a social media intern, would this look good on my common app?

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3 years ago
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How important are electives?

Hi, I'm currently a sophomore but I've been thinking a lot about college lately. My dream is to go to UMich for a pre-med major (I'm thinking psychology). However, my elective choices do not really sh …

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3 years ago
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Which degree is more helpful

I want to be a special agent for the FBI which degree would be to the best benefit

 
Criminal Justice
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Criminology
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Forensic Science
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Forensic Psychology
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