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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 some good websites for writing?

I want to start writing in a website/ app which has tangible evidence of my work like views, likes, comments and if possible awards dedicated to the website writers… so I would like recommendations of …

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a year ago
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Is 6 honors + 6 AP or 8 honors + 4 AP classes throughout high school enough to get me admitted into a "moderate" college

I'm a high school sophomore who recently moved across the country. My previous school was extremely hard and competitive but I was able to fit in just fine. This school however, is really hard for me …

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a year ago
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Common app essay

Is an essay of 474 words ok?

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a year ago
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Should I Submit 1500 SAT Score to Stanford

I was wondering if I should send my 1500 sat score 790 Math and 710 English to Stanford. Would it be more beneficial for me to apply test optional instead? I am a first gen asian majoring in comp sci …

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a year ago
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Best summer programs?

Does anyone have a list of summer programs that would be considered tier 1 or high tear 2? I've seen a basic outline of them on the tier pyramids, but I wanted to be sure that I've looked into as many …

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a year ago
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Should I include updates of a recent ADHD diagnosis that explains bad midterm grades for my UChicago LOCI?

Hi! I recently got deferred from the University of Chicago. I'm currently writing my letter of continued interest to enter the early decision ii admissions round. The only problem is that my midterm g …

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a year ago
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Is the National Student Leadership Conference worth it?

I received a letter in the mail from the NSLC basically sending their handbook and letter saying when to apply and whatnot. Is this even worth it? and will it benefit me in any way? is it expensive?

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a year ago
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How can I get the motivation to practice for the Sat

I've taken the psat and I got a 790 now I want to practice for the Sat but I've done khan academy and I've had no motivation to practice and I struggle to focus when practicing like I don't know what …

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a year ago
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Is a 105/626 class rank good?

I was told that my weighted class rank for my current senior year is 105 out of 626 students which puts me in the top 16% of the school. I've applied to competitive schools and would like to know if b …

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a year ago
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hi my school doesnt offer AP classes or Honors and I'm an international student. Can i apply without AP or Honors?

My school doesn't offer any AP classes or Honors. They only offer the normal American curriculum classes and I'm an international student.

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a year ago
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How many test should I take?

I’m a sophomore and thought I’d get a head start and just take a blind SAT test with no preparation at all. I intentionally kept my focus away from it beforehand because I wanted it to be no pressure …

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a year ago
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College admission

Hey Guys it's me a again. I know this question could have been a Google search but I keep on getting various different answers. Can an international Student fill out fasfa? If not what if you're apply …

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a year ago
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Grade

Is getting an A in a honors course which is like basic level at my school or getting a B in an Ap class better

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a year ago
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What STEM honors should be put on the Caltech application?

Caltech has a section to list your STEM honors, with the prompt:

Some Caltech applicants engage in STEM competitions locally, nationally, and internationally (such as AIME, Science Olympiad, Internatio …

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a year ago
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How do I self report courses and grades as an International Advanced Level student?

I am a little confused - how many credits should I select for each AS subject and each A2 subject?

Also do I report my grades according to the units or subjects (there are 3 units each for my subjects) …

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a year ago
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Is a weighted of 3.84 and an unweighted of 3.75 even a possibility for schools like Berkley, Stanford, or any of the UC?

For context, I am a junior. I know my GPA is low, and my chances based off of that are slim to none, however, I was wondering if there is anything that can "make it up", even slightly. I am focusing h …

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a year ago
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How concerned should I be about a short junior year schedule?

I have had schedules packed with classes my freshman & sophomore years, but this (junior) year I only take 5 classes, one of them being PE, three of them being AP classes. I tried applying for electiv …

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a year ago
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Essay review

Hey guys, does anyone has a Grammar premium account I could barrow to perfect my essay please? Or maybe I could send my essay to u and u do it for me ? Thanks in advance it would mean a lot

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a year ago
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Essay review

Are they are resources that can help in the essay revising process ?

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a year ago
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New York univeristy

Is the financial aid at NYU great? How would u rate it on a scale from 1-10 for a international student

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