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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

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Would performing in professional theater look good on college apps?

I'm a rising senior in high school, interested in majoring in Political Science (and maybe doing a double major in literature or history), and I plan to minor in musical theater. Some schools I'm loo …

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Is it worth it to put competitions on your school’s level on your application?

Sophomore

Wants to study chemistry at an Ivy League school

Wants to improve their extracurriculars department

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What do colleges think about no-credit high school classes taken in middle school?

I took Algebra 1 and Geometry while in middle school; however, I didn't do well in these courses (I got a B and a B+, respectively). These courses are included in my high school transcript, but they a …

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CLEP exams

My school dosent offer AP so I have been thinking of taking a few CLEP exams as a part of my application. Is there a way I can submit CLEP scores to colleges to be considered except thr official score …

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Does knowledge olympics count as non-art competition? (in the extracurricular activities)

I have a few medals in knowledge olympics like math or even astronomy, and i would like to know if i can put them in the non-art competition category in extracurricular activities.

Thank you

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well rounded or a big spike

I'm a junior and I haven't figured out what i want to do in the the future. I am interested in Computer Science, Marketing, Buisness and Nutrition. I have a passion for football, sports, and video gam …

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AP international student

My school does not do AP classes or courses. How would this affect my application and how do I address it.

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Connecting to schools

I’m not seeing a way to connect to any schools. Advice appreciated!

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What is a direct med program? How can I apply?

Hello!

I have heard about direct med programs before but I'm not sure exactly what they are, how to apply, and how they work in general. Does becoming a doctor through a direct med program take less ti …

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Why does my Application Planner Show Previous Year's College Deadlines

I was testing out the Application Planner under the schools tab and saw that it shows college deadlines from 2021, whereas I am applying in 2023, as set in my profile, so shouldn't it show the deadlin …

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EC

So far I have a round 8-9 EC activties and I’m gonna be a junior this year i have a 3.9/4.6 gpa and I got a 1270 on my psat 10. I needed just like a lost of some EC that impress colleges

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The chance percentage changes when I change my major in the profile

Hello! For some reason, my chance percentage falls considerably when I switch my intended major from "Geography and Cartography" to "Geology and Earth Sciences" in my profile. Here are my stats, can s …

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3 years ago
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Do you all have any tips to get into BS/MD programs?

I would really like to go to a BS/MD program.

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3 years ago
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Dual Enrollment vs Summer course at private university

I am taking courses at a local community junior college. They offer intro to engineering. The same or very similar course is offered at a private university as well.

I chose to do the course at local …

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College list advice

I need advice on my college list. I'm a rising senior, female from a public school in Romania, and I want to study astronomy. I have a 3.95 uw gpa (my school doesn't offer aps), 3rd in my class so far …

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How can I strengthen my college application?

I am a rising Junior and I'm still not 100% set on what I would like to major in but I'm thinking of doing accounting/finances and then going into Law. For my ECs I do tennis recreationally and am in …

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Job

Is having a job impressive for my college application and follow up question is an internship or a job more impressive.

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Any Tips?

I am a rising Junior and I'm still not 100% set on what I would like to major in but I'm thinking of doing accounting/finances and then going into Law school. For my ECs I do tennis recreationally and …

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Do top schools require students to have taken AP Calculus in High School if they want to major in Finance/Business?

I started freshman year in Algebra 1 and will only be able to take Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics by the time I graduate. If an applicant has not taken AP Calculus and instead ended with Pre-calculus …

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What extracurricullars look really good for medical school?

Hi! I am having a lot of trouble finding extracurriculars that can add to my resume as an aspiring future medical student. Alot of the oppurtunities I have found that sound great are out of state and …

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