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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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8 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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Class of 2027 ED Accptance Results for Williams College are 6% Lower

Hi, just popping in, taking a break to share some acceptance results during my finals weeks at Columbia.

Today Williams announced their Class of 2027 ED acceptance rates. 943 applied and 255 were admit …

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a year ago
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What does it mean to write a biographical sketch about yourself for a scholarship application?

I've been writing my response like a narrative-type Common App essay, but I just looked up "biographical sketch" and it seems like it might describe more formal writing (like listing my accomplishment …

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a year ago
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Skipping Spanish for Journalism?????

Hi guys!

This is my first time posting here, so I'm a bit nervous!

Anyway, I'm a freshman currently, and I need some advice about coursework.

This is a bit hard to explain, but basically my school offers …

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a year ago
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Can You Combine 2 Sports Into One Activities Slot?

I was wondering if you were able to combine 2 sports into one activity slot on the Common App. I'm currently at the max activities, but I want to squeeze in one more extracurricular by combing Tennis …

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a year ago
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I need extracurricular advice, as a high-school freshmen!

Hello, my name is Ali and I’m a 1st year high school student. (I.e. first year of A - levels)

My academics are great - for my IGCSE RESULT I have 4 A stars, and 6 As (a total of 10 subjects) and as for …

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a year ago
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I'm a high school freshman, and was wondering if anybody had any advice for what extracurricular to do?

Hi there! I'm a high school freshman at a small, independent school. I take four honors classes, have a 4.0 GPA, and have won several local and national writing and history awards previously. I also a …

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a year ago
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Why does my chances get lowered when I add my intended major in the chancing simulator?

I recently noticed my chances got lowered by 20% when I added my intended major in my profile, the major I added was Computer Science and the school I lost 20% admission chance was Stony Brook Univers …

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a year ago
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Should I Mention Another College In My Essay?

Hello, I am applying to colleges on the CommonApp and I recently started my essay. My essay includes talking about how another college sent me an email about joining a stock market challenge hosted by …

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a year ago
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The program at a universities I was planning to apply to is only a minor. Is it worth it to apply to my desired major?

I was really interested in Brandeis University, as many of my cousins who were interested in journalism as well as share my Jewish heritage really enjoyed their experiences there. When I was filling o …

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a year ago
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What happens after you accept a connection request?

Specifically, what do you say? My dream school just connected with me, but I don't really have any admission-related questions. If you're reading this I hope you have a good day :)

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a year ago
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Should I Mention Another College?

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a year ago
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Good Journals or Publishers who're willing to publish a high schooler's research paper

I'm planning to take AP Research next year and I want to get it published... does anyone know any good (or at least mediocre) journals/publishers who are willing to publish a high schooler's research?

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a year ago
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Should I still apply somewhere if I don't satisfy all of their requirements?

If I don't satisfy all of a University's requirements but satisfy some should I still apply?

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go to a high school with a Cambridge curriculum and most universities are asking for 5 IGCSE scores in th …

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a year ago
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Format of Recommendation Letters & Family Responsibilities

I am confused about how the recommendation letters are supposed to be submitted. Which one of these is right?

1. Printing the letter on official school letterhead, then signing and stamping the letter. …

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a year ago
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What are the tiers/is the value for public speaking or giving a sermon/testimony?

I am in the 10th grade. I have been volunteering (running and editing livestreams, setup and teardown, childcare, etc.) at a church plant since before it's first service in 2019 and I have spoken at i …

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a year ago
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B in my math class

Hi! I took an honors algebra 2 class this year when I did regular math last year. Unfortunately, I will finish with a B this semester, but I am okay with this because I know I tried my hardest and did …

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a year ago
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Which parts of your profile on collegevine do colleges see?

Collegevine sent me an email saying a particular university thinks am a fit.

In my profile I've indicated that I need EFC of $0, meaning I basically need full ride.

I am typically interested in knowin …

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a year ago
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What is the full procedure of applying to BS/MD programs?

I am in 9th grade and want to become a doctor, and I have already set my mind to being a doctor. Since, I am in 9th grade, I really don't know anything about the admission process in BS/MD programs. S …

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a year ago
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BS/MD Program (Specific question in description)

Hi there!

I have a few questions in regards to BS/MD programs - -

- Can I apply to BS/MD program and regular Pre-Med at the same college as a safety net?

- If I am accepted to a BS/MD program at a col …

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a year ago
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SAT

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I booked my sat test on 3dec and they cancel it because of the center and something like that, they make a makeup test on 17dec, the problem is when will the results come out? its my first sat ex …

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