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I am an aid seeking international student who wants to apply ED and is considering some Lacs. The ED rates are higher than RD but does that also apply to aid seeking intls? Do all just defer competiti …

Hi! I need to find a lot of extracurriculars, specifically unique ones that make an impact on my community. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do?

My school does GPA on a scale of 100 and excludes PE, so will it affect my gpa

I have a high math score of 780 and a low eng score of 560 on the SAT. As an international student, I'm applying with a high IELTS score to demonstrate English proficiency. Would my eng SAT score pull …

How often does plagiarism happen on this site? Would it be likely that someone else would steal my essay?

Preparing for college admissions can be a daunting process. Students need to focus on several key areas to enhance their applications:

Academic Performance: Maintain strong grades throughout high schoo …

Im thinking applying to this program. Does anyone know how exclusive this program is? The website is a big ambiguous. precollege.usc.edu/summer-programs/exploring-entrepreneurship/

Im thinking applying to this program. Does anyone know how exclusive this program is? The website is a big ambiguous. haas.berkeley.edu/business-academy/high-school-entrepreneurship/

An overview of essential components that should be included in an application portfolio, especially for creative fields.

Students often wonder how to prepare for different exam formats. This guide explores the pros and cons of multiple-choice and essay questions, including strategies for success in each format.

Techniques for enhancing focus during study sessions, including the Pomodoro Technique and minimizing distractions.

Tips on assessing academic, social, and environmental factors to find your ideal college.

Tips on how to cultivate a positive online presence that reflects well on your application.

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Most of my life, I faded into the background, a quiet presence in a world full of louder voices. I was the one student at the back of the classroom praying the teacher wouldn’t call on me. In group …

Hello! I'm currently a high school senior wondering if I should submit my SAT scores to universities or not. I know it depends on the case, so I'm looking at CollegeVine's chancing system, but I can't …

Listen I want to get a job and get my permit, but I do sports all year and and get out of practice at 5. Plus I have to balance out my AP work and extracurriculars. Does anyone know how to balance al …

I recently submitted an essay for peer review and the feedback I received was simply a series of keyboard smashes.

I'm worried this person may have stolen my essay due to the suspicious nature of thei …

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In the past few hours, the Admissions Advice community has become SWAMPED with spam/advertisements. It's really annoying, and I am hoping Collegevine will take action soon. In the meantime, th …

I'm a junior and my GPA is 3.1 or even lower actually... I need some tips and help on how I could bring it up before senior year ends!!!!

I'm an international student. Our schools begin in February and end in December. I was thinking of using my final year reports (which will be out mid January) to apply to colleges.

I see a lot of colle …