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We wanted to inform you that posting on CollegeVine’s community forum will be temporarily suspended for a few days as we work to mitigate some recent spam posts. While the forum will still be accessib …

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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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Will dropping a course affect my admissions?

So I'm currently a freshman in highschool, and I have just finished semester 1. I want to drop an elective, so I won't take it anymore in semester 2. Will this affect how colleges view me?

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Deferred Question

Hi, so I'm planning to write a letter of continued interest for some schools but the thing is my grade for the first semester of senior year got worse. Some of it was a mistake and my teachers won't c …

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What would be the best combination of extracurriculars?

Hello,

I heard extracurriculars are crucial for admission, and these are the extracurricular activities I have done so far:

1. Competed in an international level MUN

2. Won 1st place in an international …

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2 years ago
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Which Class Should I Take?

Next year (as a junior), I’m taking:

AP Chem

H. Spanish 4

Band (Counts as an Honors credit since I’m in the highest ranked school band)

AP Calc BC

AP Bio

AP Gov

AP Physics

AP Lang

The problem is: I need to tak …

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Letter of Continued Interest

Hi! I got deferred from a lot of schools actually and I was wondering how I used write my letter.

Some schools include a form on their portal. Should I write there as well as email it to admissions of …

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Does this workload seem too heavy for a sophmore?

Im currently a freshman in highschool and choosing classes for next year and i am stumped on if i should choose these classes. Currently my list is;

AP Seminar

AP Comp Sci Princ

APUSH

Pre-calc

Orchestra

Sp …

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How do you start your own organization as a high schooler

I’m a sophomore in high and I was looking to do something during the summer that focuses on standing out in college applications. When I was reading over some people’s descriptions I saw that most of …

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Should I drop my art class?

I’m a current junior who’s taking a studio one 3D art class to fulfill my fine arts credits for graduation. However, there is one huge issue; my teacher sucks.

This is what happened:

We were assigned …

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How can I attend summer programs if my family is not financially stable ? Others

I’m a sophomore , I have a 3.5 gpa unweighted and 4.1 weighted (I know that they are very low compared to most of you guys) I’m trying to find precollege program that I ca join during the summer.

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Grade Help for a Junior

Hi! I’m a junior and I need to know if my grades are competitive enough for Ivies, Rice, UT Austin, Northeastern, Stanford, and MIT. I already have some alright extracurriculars. I co-started a nonpro …

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i have a 3.92 GPA, a 1400 on the SAT, and am top 5% of my class, but not many extracurriculars. am i cooked?

i’m planning on studying physics too (both bachelors and doctorate degrees), any suggestions?

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I don't know what i'm doing :)

Hi!!! I am a junior at a medium sized high school in Arkansas. (could be considered small, not quite sure because it's arkansas). I desperately want to go to vanderbilt in 25', but I don't think that …

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Is it pointless to apply to certain universities if I'm missing a credit?

Hey everyone! I was looking at certain out of school universities, and while my state required 3 years of history, and I plan on taking only 3 years due to my school only offering a 4th one online, ma …

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Sarkari Result 10+2 Latest Job

Exploring the Latest 10+2 Sarkari Results and Government Job Opportunities

Introduction:

In the dynamic landscape of employment in India, securing a government job is often considered a coveted achieve …

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What should I do if I have a drop in grades my first semester senior year and my ED college gets my mid-year report.

I’m enrolled in a top public college in Virginia through ED. Starting senior year I have 3 C’s in my, AP courseload, transcript for semester 1.( I only have 5 classes due to taking a half day trade c …

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Finding good colleges for biomedical sciences/biology

Im a current junior and my GPA is 3.8, but I have little extra circulars and no SAT/ACT yet. I am looking for colleges that have a good biology/biomedical program for bachelors degrees. I am not very …

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I only took two langauge credits, can I get into any good schools?

I only took two language classes, so two credits, but I hear that many schools– like UGA– require you to take three or four language classes.

I am a junior, and honestly, I would much rather not take …

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Is it a good idea for me to take AP Chem my senior year

I am usually an A student, but I got a B+ in Chem 1. I am very interested in chemistry, I just wish I was naturally better at it. I took APES this year and am doing well and now I'm trying to pick be …

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How I can make my application stand out

I'm in the process of applying to Ivy League colleges, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out. What are some key tips for crafting a compelling personal essay or statement of purpos …

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Can my son who is currently studying in 11th Grade in India join Junior or Senior year in the US?

Hi,

My son is currently studying in 11th grade in India - CBSE curriculum. He will finish 11th grade in March 2024. Our family is likely to relocate to Texas on work visa/dependent visa, possibly in th …

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