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High School STEM Activities

Hello! I really want to start a robotics team at my school, but organizations like First Tech are just too expensive.

Does anyone know any organized robotics clubs or other STEM activities that are ava …

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Selecting a program

What program should I choose in the university as I am graduated from high school with a pre-medical degree, from a Pakistani school. Now I think I am in a maze, and don't know what to choose or which …

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Any Tips For Incoming Sophomores?

As the summer is quickly approaching and the new school year is right around the corner, I was wondering if any current sophomores, juniors, or seniors have any recommendations for incoming sophomore …

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UC schools end the use of SAT/ACT!!!!!

I saw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IFoiNuyxZY by super tutor this video and I am kind of shocked. UC schools end the use of SAT/ACT. I am honestly worried and disappointed about this. Now extracur …

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Community PSA

CV is a great community and I’m proud to be a member of it and to keep it great Id like to say if you see violations of the community guidelines please report the user (especially with the better repo …

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3 years ago
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SAT tips to improve your strategy

Yes, I know practice is important and it takes time, we've all heard that. But does anyone want to share other SAT tips that have helped them out? Like how to be a good guesser? Seriously, don't be sc …

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Enduring Peer Pressure

As high school students, we undergo notable peer pressure (due to some fellow students doing better than us), which is made worse by sometimes assigning grades based on ranks. How should we, as studen …

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3 years ago
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📣 Chancing Algorithm Updates - May 2021

TL;DR: We recently upgraded the chancing algorithm to reflect the most up-to-date information regarding admissions. You might see that some of your chances are now lower, especially for selective scho …

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What are your predictions for admissions next year?

Many colleges have decided to go test optional for next year's application. Many students for class of 2025 got admitted in excellent universities however, acceptance rates for many universities decli …

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3 years ago
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Finals tips?

I know this isn't directly related to college admissions but it is related to high school and grades, which is related to college. What are some of your favorite and best study methods to ace finals? …

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3 years ago
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SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE DAY!

Joshua 1:9 Scholarship: Minority student, a graduating senior. Prize $600 for dorm essentials.

Atlanta Jamaican Association Scholarship - $1000 multiple awards to international students from Jamaica an …

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College Admissions K-Drama on Netflix

My disclaimer is that you shouldn't watch this series at the expense of doing your work. Perhaps bookmark it for next month when you are out of school.

I'm 1/2 way through a show called SKY Castle whic …

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Hardest Major

What is the hardest major to get into? (Which major has the least acceptance rate?)

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3 years ago
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Just a podcast that you guys might like 🎙️

Ok so I wanted to know more about the college application process (also I will be a freshman in high school this fall) so I went around trying to find a good podcast because I really love listening to …

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3 years ago
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Opinion: Admissions chances have not gone down this year!

This might seem counter-intuitive. We all have seen record low admissions rates this application season however, contrary to the popular belief held here on CollegeVine, admissions rates have not gone …

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3 years ago
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I have a tip for taking online college courses for high achieving students

As one of the most active posters on here, many of you know I tell it straight without mincing words.

Last year I decided to get my course rigour up so I took 2 outlier.org classes. They were inexpensi …

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How much will my school help?

I have a 3.91 at an elite prep school, but college vine doesn't take into account my school's rigor. Is UPenn still viable for me?

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3 years ago
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What's the best nursing school in your opinion?

I'm interesting in you guy's opinion on what the best school for nursing students is

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3 years ago
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How do you self-study for an AP?

Do you have to pay for the AP Exam if you self study? I wanted to do one for either art or art history and one for environmental science. What are the basics of self studying? Is there an efficient me …

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Why did you choose to do virtual or in-person, and how's it currently working for you?

Hello collegevine community,

I'm curious on everyone's decision on why you chose to stay virtual or in-person. Was it because you wanted to perform better grade wise? Or maybe you wanted to socialize m …

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