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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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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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Activities to help you increase your chance into getting into college

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some extra - circular - activities that they used to get into college, or some that they plan on using to get into college. All recommendations …

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a year ago
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how to get research published

junior planning to major in linguistics here! this coming semester, i am taking an online elective in which students pick a specific topic to study and conduct research, culminating in a final researc …

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a year ago
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ED 2 to BU!

Hi everyone! So I decided to ED 2 to BU, and i was kind of nervous about it. I definitely have all the numbers for the school (3.94 UW, 4.32 W, 1550, 34) but I also feel like these days numbers aren't …

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a year ago
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How hard is it to get into Purdue's Computer Science program?

Does anyone know how difficult it is to get into Purdue's Computer Science program? I've seen a lot of different stats, but I haven't seen any actual figures.

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a year ago
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ED agreement

Hi, the school I'm applying to has its deadline today. Everything is done in the application but My counselor hasn't submitted the ED agreement yet, Can she do it after I have applied or does she need …

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a year ago
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Better ECs?

I'm currently a sophomore in highschool and worried about my extracurriculars. I don't have any outstanding awards or leadership positions and am worried that I won't be able to get any now, especiall …

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a year ago
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Congrats to all RD applicants that had to submit their application today !!! You did it !!!

Props to all you hard-working seniors that "grinded" over Winter break to get your Common App submitted to your RD schools. Take a few days off and use generous amounts of self-care to help piece your …

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a year ago
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Should I go to UF or UCF?

Hello there! Future Music Education (Choral) major in the process of deciding between UF and UCF. I haven't received a decision for UF yet, but I have been accepted to UCF. In addition, I'm set to rec …

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a year ago
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Am I good enough to get accepted to Williams?

I am an international student applying to Williams. I have 4.0 Unweighted GPA and I have been in the top 5 in my class. My school doesn't offer AP courses.

My extracurriculars are bland with me just …

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a year ago
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Berea Admission

I am an international student applying to Berea . I would like to how hard it is for international students to get into Berea .

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a year ago
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Should I take Spanish V AP or Econ AP?

I am currently a sophomore taking Spanish IV Honors. Next year I plan to take Physics C AP, Calculus AB AP, Cybersecurity GT (GT is gifted and talented; it gives you a 1.0 GPA boost), World History AP …

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a year ago
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I learned that Amherst College requires TOEFL/IELTS, but I didn't take it because every other colleges waived that.

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I am an international student and I planned to attend Amherst College. I am a student of IBDP, which has English as the primary language of instruction. Also, I got 1550 on SAT- 750 in R&W and 800 …

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a year ago
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Admirable Figure Essay Question

Hey guys! I am writing an essay to a figure I admire (scholar, scientist, advocate, policymaker, etc.) for a particular application. I want to write about Hank and John Green, specifically for their w …

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a year ago
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Can I edit my essay after sending my application?

If I sent my essay to one college, can I change something before sending to another college?

Ex: I sent my application to Barnard, but I found a mistake in my personal essay and I want to correct it s …

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a year ago
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Does Computer Science count as a foreign language for letters of recommendation?

Hello. I am applying to many of the top business schools in the US. I currently have letters of recommendation written by three teachers: my computer science teacher, who has taught me all four years, …

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a year ago
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Last min advice b4 I turn in my Jan 1st application?!!

Idk I want everything to be perf

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a year ago
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Scholarship for international students

Helloo, do you guys have a Scholarship for international students that can't afford with your taxes? A merit or need Scholarship? Something like that.

I have so much interest on your college but I'm a …

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a year ago
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Can this extracurricular be considered 3?

Hello! Ok so basically i have this internship which would be one of my extracurriculars right, but this job has a few different tasks that might be smarter to divide them into 3 since they are all pre …

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a year ago
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Personal Essay

Hello, I just submitted my application to Fordham, Northeastern, and Vassar College. After submitting I noticed there was a mistake in my essay.

In the last paragraph, I had one "I" as capitalized, an …

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a year ago
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Good enough for UC Berkeley ?

Hi, I'm a junior in HS and I want to go to either UW applied math or UC Berkeley's data science program. I'm not sure if I'm going enough and I seriously need some suggestions.

GPA (unweighted) 3.94 ( …

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