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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

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which activities?

Hi, i live in Norway (I just moved here from England). i am going into Year 9 in both England and Norway because im born in November. My cousins been freaking me out and saying i need to start plannin …

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How to seem passionate

Hello! I’m applying this year and am looking for ways to show that I am in fact passionate about what I want to major in. I feel as though, since I’m not consistent with what I do, I can’t really show …

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Is it possible to apply to college without a phone number?

So... I lost my phone yesterday and today is when applications for colleges open. It had some connections to my ApplyTexas, Common App and FSA ID accounts. What should I do? Is there any bandaid solut …

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My stats aren't competitive enough, how can I overcompensate with my ecs to get into top 25 colleges?

Hi everyone,

I'm aiming to get into a top 25 college(UMICH, UF, UT AUSTIN(OUT OF STATE), UNC) but I'm worried my stats might not be competitive enough. Here’s a quick overview:

Weighted GPA: 4.25

Unweigh …

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How is my application with a low GPA? (I have a reason for it being low however)* PLEASE READ

Hello everyone, I am currently a senior and I'm about to apply to my top three Virginia Tech, UPitt, and NC State, however my weighted gpa is 3.84/5.0. It isn't low because of honors and non honors cl …

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i have bad extracurriculars and i'm a rising senior

- moved to the usa from india halfway through junior year and didn't do anything outside of school

- grades are above average (3.8gpa after having moved) 1350 sat, retaking in august

- took precalc hono …

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Could I get into VCU with an honor code violation on my record?

I am about to be a senior and on my high school record, I have been caught sending out answers twice and for this I got a honor code violation through my school. I currently have a 2.8 unweighted and …

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What should I put for my intended major for a Top University?

My school offers an engineering academy and I am apart of it. I intend to complete the academy, but I want to major in finance when I’m in college. I don’t have any extracurriculars or classes related …

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HOW CAN I ENHANCE OR STAND OUT WITH MY ECS? PLS READ

Hi! I want to share my ecs to know if they're ivy-worthy. For reference, my top choice is Harvard (which is impossible, aha), my intended major is Poli Sci, and I am going into my sophomore year!! Ple …

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Should I take a half day schedule to do internship?

My school has 7 periods in a given day and there is an option at my school for seniors to do 4 periods in school and the remaining 3 periods at an off-site internship. I have an offer from a pretty pr …

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What can I do to stand out?

Hi!! I’m a rising senior and I need help. What can I do to make myself stand out?? For the last 3 years of high school, I’ve had low academic rigor and a lower GPA due to going to a school that didn’t …

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How can I know that the college is the best fit?

GPA: 3.0

SAT: 1300

Duolingo: 130

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What AP classes should I take?

I’m going into 10th grade and will be self studying AP’s since my school doesn’t offer any, and I have interest in science and math. I am still open to taking AP’s that aren’t stem. What AP classes wo …

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Does my personal statement have potential?

Hi! I am an incoming senior and I was wondering if the community could give me constructive feedback on my essay idea. My grandma got diagnosed with cancer this year and it's devastating because she b …

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Should I Include University's Name in my CommonApp Essay?

When writing my CommonApp essay, I want to include how a summer program at a university has impacted me. Should I include the university's name in the essay or keep it vague (and how to do so)?

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Changing from IGCSE to the american curriculum

I just finished my IGCSE exams in June and have some problems with my transcript. We just moved to the US and all the hard work I put into my IGCSE is not being considered. My new high school is placi …

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Is My Junior Year Schedule Competitive For Ivies?

English 11

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

APUSH

APES

AP CSA

Accounting Fundamentals (Honors, Dual Credit)

Beginner Piano (I need this class for Academic Honors Diploma. I’m considering switching it to take Quant …

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Machine learning

What are the latest advancements in AI and machine learning research?

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Am I competitive enough?

Hello everyone! I am entering my senior year and would like to know what kinds of schools I should be applying to. Here’s my profile:

Grades/Test Scores: 5.007/5.0 WGPA (not sure exactly what this woul …

 
Ivy/T10
50%
 
T20
38%
 
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T100
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