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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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2 years ago
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Debating on whether to take AP Spanish

Essentially my dilenma is whether or not to drop a class to take AP Spanish. For context, I'd have to drop AP Stats, and take AP Spanish. I would be fine taking either of these classes, I like both th …

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2 years ago
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AP Lang

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I am planning to pursue engineering in college. I am not taking AP Lang and I am bit concerned.

The colleges in the top 50 rank, do they prefer AP lang ?

which AP courses are recommended for engin …

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2 years ago
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Will the way I entered my ECs in Common App annoy colleges?

I'm a senior in college who is trying to get into top schools (I'm applying to all the Ivies and some top 20s, as well as some local safeties). For context, I have a 3.8 uw, took 11 AP courses, have …

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2 years ago
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Do I have a strong personal brand?

Hi! I'm planning on applying to UPenn Wharton early decision and I plan on concentrating in management and social responsibility. I've essentially finalized my topics and have written rough drafts for …

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2 years ago
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How to prepare in high school?

I am in high school (10th grade) and I would love some advice on how to prepare for good universities and tips to put myself in a good position for good opportunities.

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2 years ago
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How to highlight dual enrollment

My school has terrible AP opportunities (I am a senior and have only been offered 3). I have taken all that I can, but my school is more focused on letting students get college credit. So, while I hav …

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2 years ago
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NYU SAT vs AP Scores

Hi All! Should I submit a 1490 SAT to NYU or 3 APs: 5 on APCSA; 5 on AP Physics 1; and 5 on APUSH? (Planning to major in CS)

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2 years ago
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Common App Activities

How should I go about Common App activities? Admittedly, my extracurriculars aren't great. Nonetheless, should I add any one-time service opportunities? How about clubs that only met once a month? How …

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2 years ago
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Class Rank: To report, or not to report? That is the question.

I’m conflicted on whether or not to report my class rank to the Ivy League schools I’m applying to. Any help is appreciated.

For context, I’m ranked 42/692 or within the top 6% of my graduating class. …

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2 years ago
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should i submit test scores?

i just retook the sat today (and i’m not feeling too confident that i improved), but first time around i got a 1390. i go to a public school that isn’t competitive and has an average 1000-1100 sat in …

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2 years ago
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Does taking two Spanish courses equal two years?

So, I want to apply for reach schools that recommend 4 years of a Foreign language. If I take two Spanish courses in one of my years, will that equal two years of Spanish? Also, does computer science …

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2 years ago
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Priority admission decision is it a real thing?

I have been getting all these emails from different colleges asking me to apply priority admission. Stating I would get Automatic scholarship consideration, a decision in three weeks, some a $2,500 gr …

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2 years ago
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Hard target

What are some target schools if I was interested in computer science

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2 years ago
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Which is more prestigious: us chem olympiad or us bio olympiad?

Sophomore looking to pursue an olympiad. Stronger in bio memorization than chemistry application. Just looking for which one to pursue. Thanks.

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2 years ago
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College List

What are some main components I should look at when I am looking at schools.

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2 years ago
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UT Austin cutoff?

I’ve always been under the impression that UT Austin rounds down when calculating the top 6% of a high school for automatic admission. Whether you’re top 7% or top 6.01%, you’re out. But I’ve recently …

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2 years ago
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College Board's National Recognition Programs

How valuable is receiving a National Recognition award from the College Board program? Is it worthy to include in college applications or will it not really make a difference?

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2 years ago
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currently have a 41 in ap chem 😭

i’ve had STRAIGHT AS all through highschool, and have taken 2 APs so far (im a senior), and i’m taking 3 APs this year and 1 dual enrollment with another honors class. I have ALL AS in these classes E …

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2 years ago
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I have 3.9/4.00 and I have scored 1600 in SAT and 35 in ACT. I am an int'l and my extra's are strong.

MY extras are good and strong too but there are less Olympiads!!!

Do you think I have a chance to get into top schools (Ivy, MIT, Stanford, etc.?)

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2 years ago
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What are my chances?

I maintained a 4.0 gpa throughout my freshman and sophomore year and a 3.7 at the beginning of junior year, but towards the end of my junior year, I experienced a devastating loss in the family and ov …

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