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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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10 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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2 years ago
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Do you have classes to become a sports analyst

Any speech classes would be nice to know. That way I know if this is the right place for me.

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2 years ago
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Is Trinity University in Texas a good university?

What is it know for? Academics? Environment? Ranking and Prestige?

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2 years ago
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is apcsp worth it?

dont know if this directly relates to admissions... i guess it does in a way 🤔. i have a free elective spot for sophomore year (freshie currently) and i definitely want to do an AP, considering other …

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2 years ago
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If I take the an AP class without taking the exam will it count against me?

i'm a high school junior and I take AP courses from an online accredited provider, I'm currently taking AP psychology, AP environmental science, AP computer science principles and I'm also taking the …

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2 years ago
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Should I major in something that I'm passionate about or something that will make me money?

Hello!

Should I pursue something that I want to do (sports journalism) or something that has a higher chance of making more money (lawyer)?

I wasn't sure where to post this question but I figured here m …

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2 years ago
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What "activity type" for working as a teacher's assistant (unpaid)

In the common app activities section, it asks about activity types. Is working as a TA academic or volunteer or school spirit? Or is it something else entirely? Should I just pick "Other Club/Activity …

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2 years ago
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Is this a good essay topic

For a college essay, I need to write about an issue or topic I am passionate about.

I have two topics in mind, and I am confused about whic one to choose.

First, is women abuse. This is something I have …

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2 years ago
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Nontransferable vs transferable community college courses

Hello, lately I’ve been worrying all the community classes I took were in vain as I’m not sure if the course is transferable.

Does “transferable” only apply to credits, or am I able to mention the comm …

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2 years ago
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How can I better my extracurriculurs?

I'm currently a sophomore in high school with a 4.0 GPA with a plan to take all honors with several AP classes throughout high school. My issue is I want to make my extracurriculars stronger.

My main …

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2 years ago
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Question about the application

I am a senior who already submitted my application around a month ago.

So, for the question "TestOptional; Do you want your ACT and/or SAT scores used in your review?", I answered "no." However, I acci …

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2 years ago
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Should I submit my APUSH score?

I have taken 8 AP classes and gotten 5s on 5 of them, a 4 on AP world, and a 3 on APUSH. Should I include my APUSH score? It's lower than my other scores but I also don't want colleges to see that I t …

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2 years ago
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What colleges/universities have the best ski teams?

Hi!

Im a junior in highschool.

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2 years ago
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Does Wesleyan University have a ski team?

Hi!

I am a junior in highschool looking through colleges at the moment.

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2 years ago
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Colleges for cold/rainy weather?

Hiiii! Does anyone have any good college suggestions in the United States of America with cold, gloomy and rainy weather? I would love to be either in a city or a large town.

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2 years ago
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How can I stand out for my dream schools?(yale,brown,duke and Georgetown)

I’m a freshmen with a current 4.0 gpa (first quarter) and I am wondering what classes I should take to. I’m want to become a lawyer so my intended major is criminal Justice, law or criminology. I want …

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2 years ago
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Does anyone know when University of Oregon decisions come out?

Hi everyone,

I applied early action to University of Oregon but I never received any sort of confirmation that they received my application or any decisions. It's been three weeks so I assumed it would …

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2 years ago
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Music for intro

Hello everyone! I'm looking for music that I could use at the beginning of the podcast, do you have any suggestions?

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2 years ago
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How can I better my chances of getting into an Ivy League

I’m starting 9th Grade soon, so I still have 3 years until I graduate but I’m very eager to make the most out of the time I have left in High School. I would love to go to an Ivy League but my chances …

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2 years ago
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Eligibility for Most Merit Scholarships at Public/Private Schools?"

demographics:

asian-indian male in CA, socal area

intended majors: data science, stats, data analytics, applied mathematics

GPA: 3.85 UW/ 4.4 W, as of this post being created (should go up significantly …

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2 years ago
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RISD Admissions

RISD is my dream school, but unfortunately, my chances aren't looking too good due to my grades. What type of essay or things in my portfolio could increase my chances of getting in?

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