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How predictive is PSAT scores of the SAT
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by @MJV514
PSAT
SAT
0 votes
1 answer
So the PSAT is from my understanding a lot more āeliteā than the regular SAT as it is more prep-y and is more available to upper part of the socioeconomic group. So as a lower middle class backgro...
Due to COVID-19, may schools are not requiring SAT scores.
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by @Dugojoy
SAT
ACT
1 vote
2 answers
I am a high school Junior (Class of 2021). Is it possible that it can be updated on the site to give more accurate chances especially for the Class of 2021 since most colleges even some of the ivie...
Will low AP scores affect my college admission chances?
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by @SeanRanieri
AP
3 votes
2 answers
Due to the current circumstances, Iām nervous that I didnāt do as well with AP testing this year as I hoped. Do colleges (I plan on applying to state schools) consider your AP scores when making th...
How to list references on a HS resume?
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by @DebaterMAX
jobs
rec-letters
0 votes
2 answers
I am in the process of making an HS resume for a summer job post-COVID and I don't know how can I list a recommendation.
Also if I am applying to jobs like sonic tacobell do I need a cover letter?
SAT Scores
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by @CookingMama
SAT
0 votes
2 answers
It seems like the algorithm may not have been updated. For example, it only allows you to enter a max SAT score of 800, but then on the "chances" it says the average score is 1530 and you need to ...
School list-Chancing percentage inaccuracy
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by @Aravind
acceptance
applications
2 votes
1 answer
I have added some universities to my college list. The chancing percentage seems to be inaccurate and it keeps saying
" š Unfortunately, you havenāt cleared the minimum academic requirement for t...
I am a community college student almost done with my first year. I am majoring in Physics.
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by @Pat
applications
0 votes
1 answer
I got to a local community college, I moved to the US senior year of my high school. I feel so lost in the UC application system, I donāt know how to actually do things that will make my applicatio...
At what SAT score would you submit to Wake Forest?
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by @Randell
SAT
0 votes
1 answer
I watched a few of your seminars. The other day one of the Collegevine presenters said that he would submit to a school at >25% of the schools admitted SAT range as you would probably be at the >50...
Starting Essays
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by @ToryRoberts
commonapp
0 votes
1 answer
I want to start my essays in the summer, much like many of us, but I also want to try and finish most of my essays during the summer. My school usually starts around August 20th-25th but it seems l...
How do I get into MIT's RSI?
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by @TheOptimalMITApplication
summer-program
MIT
0 votes
1 answer
I am curious as to how I may be able to attend the summer RSI program.
What to expect as a student from a low income school that has never had anyone go to the Ivy League?
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by @Mysterysquash
tips
AICE
IvyLeague
floridaschools
college
applications
0 votes
2 answers
My school is located in a low income area and the majority of students are on free or reduced lunch. There are around 500-600 students to a counselor. My school has never had anyone go to the Ivy L...
Tips for Getting into Boston University?
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by @galbu
applications
0 votes
1 answer
My school of choice is Boston University. I'm in the IB diploma program and my gpa's a 4.3 weighted and 3.2 unweighted
My EC's are moderately strong as I hold leadership positions in almost all of...
How do I go about getting a fall internship/research opportunities as a senior?
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by @sophiajburke
research
internship
1 vote
2 answers
Hi! I feel as though I am pretty well-rounded, but the thing that will really help me improve my college apps is having some research/internship. I already have done some college courses, but I do ...
How does it look transferring out of magnet student and returning to your town's public high school?
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by @sophiajburke
school
transfer
0 votes
1 answer
For freshman and half of sophomore year I attended the Academy for Allied Health Sciences, which was the health care specific magnet school for my county. (Magnet school is basically a public schoo...
Some ec's for environmental science/studies?
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by @bri16b
environmentalscience
extracurriculars
applications
0 votes
3 answers
I'm currently a junior and think of majoring in environmental science or studies. I was originally planned to do a course over the summer, but this has been canceled because of covid-19. What are s...
If I want to be a dentist that graduates from Emory University, what type of community services should I do?
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by @Davvyboi
extracurriculars
0 votes
1 answer
I am not sure what I should do in 9th grade because I really want to go to medical school. Whenever I think about community services, I'm not so sure which type of community service I should do, an...
What should I my EC as?
Asked on
by @DebaterMAX
ECs
collegevine
1 vote
2 answers
So I have gone through my profile and updated my ECs and cant for my life figure out how to list my activity. (Rising Junior)
I am an office assistant at my synagogue religious school (Pre-K to ...
How to go about getting a "real" job?
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by @DebaterMAX
jobs
ECs
1 vote
2 answers
So I am looking for a job (rising junior) and want to get a job at a nearby place like a grocery store, taco bell, home depot(cashier) as I want to make some extra side money. I'm thinking of getti...
How do I make an art portfolio?
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by @mlh21
portfolio
0 votes
2 answers
Hi! I'm trying to create an art portfolio for my application. One of the requirements is an arts resume and I'm just not sure how exactly to make one or what to put on there! Also, I'm not sure how...
Developing a College Application
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by @sanrad
engineering
college
SAT
applications
3 votes
3 answers
Hi! I need some help based on how to strengthen my college application. I am looking to major in some form in engineering, here is a little about me.
school: stem based high school - engineering...
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