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6 months ago
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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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a year ago
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What are the recommended classes for high school to become an oceanographer?

I am going to 9th grade this August, and I really want to be an oceanographer. I am having trouble thinking about what classes I should take in high school to become an oceanographer. Can someone help …

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a year ago
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HELP!!! I can’t pick a college!!!

I’ve been accepted into both SUNY Oswego and SUNY Potsdam, and I can’t pick between the two. I’ve visited both and followed all of the steps for choosing a college, but I LOVE them both, I don’t know …

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a year ago
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Does a spike in grades from 9th&10th grade to 11th and first semester of 12th grade really matter to AOs as much as say?

I got mostly B+s and A-s 9th and 10th grade. In 11th grade and the first semester of 12th grade I have gotten As and A+s. Will an admissions office actually value this or recognize it as some people s …

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a year ago
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High schooler with H4 Visa. Will I be able to get scholarships and how can I reduce the college fees? Please give me tip

I am a junior in high school. I need help in how can I reduce the amount of money. So, that I can study in U.S. to pursue in the future. My family gets like 89k per year. It's really hard to manage th …

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a year ago
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What are some ways that I can get college credit online?

It is obviously true that taking advanced-level courses such as AP, IB, and College courses help your application. I go to an IB school and there is a very limited amount of DP subjects I can take. St …

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a year ago
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Am I doing something wrong?

It's either the mental illness or school because I feel like as if I'm taking an entire south direction in terms of admission to the main school I'm trying to aim for (UC Berkeley) I'm still a sophomo …

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a year ago
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Accepted

Guys, I'm nervous

I applied to Purdue University and Stanford University, and I feel like I'm going to be rejected

I don't have an AP

Also, I did not take the SAT or the Act test, but my grades in school …

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a year ago
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How do I create a "spike" through my extracurriculars?

Hello! I am currently a high school senior dual enrolled in community college, and I'm trying to build a "spike" through my extracurricular activities. Right now, it seems as if I'm involved in a lot …

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a year ago
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what should i do this summer?

For background, I am a junior at a very competitive and highly ranked public school. I will approximately have a 3.7 uw gpa by the end of the year. On my transcipt, it will show that i have taken 7/22 …

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a year ago
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Any advice on how to improve ACT score?

Hey! I just got my ACT scores back and I’m a little disappointed. I got the exact same score as the time before even after doing some prep. Although I increased in my math and science, my English stay …

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a year ago
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Hello! Please tell me a good service for writing articles for students?

Reliable cheap article writing service for students

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a year ago
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Quality or Quantity? AP Classes

Just a little question I came up with since my senior schedule is getting finalized soon.

Would it be better to aim for a large number of AP courses, or should I shoot for quality? I've been pondering …

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a year ago
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extracurriculars for my interests

Hi,

I am a freshman at my school but don't take any extracurriculars. I enjoy fashion and reading and I am interested in social media and maybe want to work in marketing in the future, but I am unsure …

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a year ago
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extracurriculars for my interests

Hi,

I am a freshman at my school but don't take any extracurriculars. I enjoy fashion and reading and I am interested in social media and maybe want to work in marketing in the future, but I am unsure …

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a year ago
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Extracurriculars to go with my interests

Hi,

I am currently a sophomore and looking for some extracurriculars that would strengthen my resume in showing my interest. I am interested in multiple fields, such as robotics,computer science, and …

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a year ago
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I want to become a Psychiatrist? What should I major in?

I've heard multiple things about what to major in but they never have any reasoning on why. I would like to know which Major I should focus on in college if I become a psychiatrist. Also, how long wil …

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a year ago
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Combining activities for the Common App

I've held multiple political campaign internships/jobs since freshman year and I don't want them to take up too much space on my Common App. Can I combine them into one entry/activity? Here is the for …

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a year ago
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Do You Guys Have sports like Football or basketball? I want to attend your college but I want to Go D1

I’m In 9th grade Right now and looking for a college Early! do u guys have sports ? I want to play football and or basketball if possible please get in contact w me

Thank You,

Leonard C. Crawford

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a year ago
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When will UChicago send me email to access portal?

I just applied to transfer into UChicago. Yet there hasn't been any email to have me access the portal for UChicago. Anybody know why?

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a year ago
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What undergrad should I do at a liberal arts college if I want to go on to get a masters in Biochemical engineering?

Please because I'm confused what should I take if the school does not offer an undergraduate engineering program.

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