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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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4 years ago
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I am going into my junior year next year and have not been active in any extracurricular. How can I fix this?

I am currently a sophomore in high school and am not the best student. I have decent grades (3.1 GPA) but I have only participated in one extra-curricular activity so far, which is an on-campus sports …

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4 years ago
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If I am an international student who was never lived in the US, do I have an extra edge when applying to top tier U's?

I am from Venezuela, displaced by the political situation, currently living in Colombia, I have a 3.5 GPA, having taken 12 AP classes, speak perfect English, Spanish and learning French. with over 10 …

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4 years ago
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Do I need state recognition to put that I started a nonprofit on my college apps, or as long as it's not for profit?

Do I need state recognition to put that I started a nonprofit on my college apps, or is it as long as I created an organization that is not for profit?

I am making a business on instagram that gives 1 …

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4 years ago
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What is the process of becoming an athelete in college?

Hi I would like to know how to be an athlete in college.

The college I am applying to is in division 1. I heard some things about coach recruiting and stuff but to be honest I don't understand it and w …

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4 years ago
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What else can I do?

I am a sophomore at a public high school that ranks in the Top 10 in New Mexico. Here are my stats:

- GPA (unofficial): 3.95 (UW), 4.31 (W)

- DECA: 2nd Place at States, VP for next year (2020-21)

- Scien …

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4 years ago
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I only need to know how to try to renegotiate my Merit offer.

12th Grade, [name removed] HS, Chesapeake, VA. 3.9212 GPA

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4 years ago
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When should I test as a rising Junior?

I was signed up for the June SAT. Now I am trying to decide between the July ACT, August SAT, or September SAT. I won't register for any until it is clear whether testing will occur, but I would like …

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4 years ago
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Should I make sure recommendation letters go directly and ONLY to Common App? or is it ok if I receive them myself?

I'm not applying to any specific colleges yet... I'm just preparing my recommendations beforehand :)

(I have graduated high-school)

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4 years ago
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Extracurriculars

I'm a freshman in high school, and I'm worried that I'm not doing enough extracurricular activities in order to stand out or college. So far I have done student government, varsity tennis, and soccer. …

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4 years ago
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Loans

Okay, when I turn 18 I want to move to Georgia, and I live in North Dakota right now. When I go to move I won't have any financial support.... would it be a good idea to take out a loan just to help y …

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4 years ago
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Is it okay if I have weak extracurriculars ?

Hi! I am a junior in High School and I have big responsibilities in my household. I take care of my siblings and I help my dad a lot because he is partially blind. Because of this I don't have many ex …

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4 years ago
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No AP or IB classes

I don't live in the US, and in my country there is no such thing as AP or IB classes. do i have a chance to be accepted into ivy league schools even if i don't take them? are there any online i can ta …

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4 years ago
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Is there a possibility that I may get rejected

Being a British international student I wanted to know whether I may get rejected from top universities such as Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Emory and UChicago. Since I did not study or take any of the …

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4 years ago
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Can I apply for more than one major/college for the same school?

Can I apply for more than one major for the same school?

For instance, I am applying to the University Of Virginia but not sure what major I want.

Can I apply for a Business major and a separate applica …

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4 years ago
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What can I do to be a leader in this situation?

Hi! So over this break I decided that I wanted to help establish a chapter of a club at my school. I emailed the necessary people, who told me that somebody was already working on leading this club. I …

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4 years ago
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Improve SAT Score?

Hello, I am a junior in High school currently.

I got back my first SAT scores recently and they were VERY bad. I was crushed to say the least.

Due to the current global situation, there is no guarante …

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4 years ago
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Non-paging polisci/gov/law internships?

As somebody looking to explore government/law/political science, what internships or job opportunities would be available other than page programs?

Thanks you!

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4 years ago
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How to fill the FAFSA without past tax returns?

I am new to the US and haven't filled any taxes in the previous years.

Can I fill the FAFSA without tax returns?

Will colleges give me aid without proof of my previous years' financial situation?

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4 years ago
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How does grad school factor into legacy admissions?

My mother attended the Kennedy school of government over at Harvard, and I'll be applying there in a few years, most likely as a political science major. Essentially, I have 2 questions about this- 1 …

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4 years ago
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Are there any awards for activism?

I'm just finishing freshman year and my main extracurricular activity is activism (particularly in climate, gun reform, civic engagement, and menstrual equity). Are there any awards or honors surroun …

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