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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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3 months ago
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Rate the Junior Schedule

Hi all, I am a sophomore in high school with a 3.91 WGPA, I know thats not very good compared to most folks on here but I’m still proud of it :).

My potential schedule next year is:

English 11 Lit and …

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3 months ago
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AP Lit and AP Chem

I am a sophomore, and for junior year I plan on taking AP lit and AP Chem and other APS. However, I heard that these two APS are really hard. So I am wondering if I should take both of them?? Pls let …

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3 months ago
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Opinions on AP Chem

Hi! So I want to take AP chem next year!! But not sure as of now! My chem grade for last semester and right now have been 90+. But, I heard AP chem is really hard. So I don’t know if I should take it …

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3 months ago
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My school don't have school counselor. What should I do

My school don't have school counselor, which is typical for my country. But my school did provide me all official document that I need for my application. So, I am wondering that can I still apply wit …

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3 months ago
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How will qualifying for ISEF Science fair affect my chances?

I recently qualified for ISEF but I'm almost certain that my project won't get any awards. Is the achievement of qualifying for ISEF enough to boost my chances of admission, or will it not have much e …

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3 months ago
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What specific extracurriculars would be good for a someone planning on majoring in Political Science?

Currently I'm in model UN, debate, student government, Science Olympiad, marching band, and Boy Scouts. I'm busy from September to October but I have nothing for the rest of the year. My goal is to st …

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3 months ago
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My school don't have school counselor. What should I do

My school don't have school counselor, which is typical for my country. But my school did provide me all official document that I need for my application. So, I am wondering that can I still apply wit …

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3 months ago
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If I plan on majoring in Computer Science or anything in the IT field, should I take CS50?

Hi!

I'm a sophomore currently taking the class for IT Fundamentals in school and other subjects. I plan to major most likely in IT...

I just found out about CS50 and it seems great! Do you think I shoul …

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3 months ago
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Do I try for more extra-curriculars?

I'm currently a sophomore without any APs or college courses. In my junior year, I'm planning to take AP Biology and AP Language and Composition. (I'm not taking more APs because of the small amount o …

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3 months ago
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What courses should I take?

Hi y'all, I am currently in 8th grade so I still have high school in front of me, I am planning to take aerospace engineering in UMich (or mechanical engineering as a backup option) and am planning to …

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3 months ago
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AP CSP OR AP CSA

Hello! I don’t know if I should take AP comp sci principle or go straight into AP comp sci A. I want to take principles because I don’t really know much about coding and I want to start learning but I …

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3 months ago
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What classes should I take next year?

right now (freshman year) i am taking

steam (all freshmen must take)

geometry/algebra 2 block

honors english

spanish 2

ap world history

health

honors bio

i have a weighted 4.5 GPA, i'm 12/277 in my class, i …

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3 months ago
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How To Calculate SAT Score And Digital SAT Score?

Hello Friends, Here I Found One Great SAT Score Calculator And Digital SAT Score Calculator With Full of Advanced Features. But We Are Confused How To Calculate Here Here SAT Score And Digital SAT Sco …

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3 months ago
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Free summer remote interships for 2024

(I am not a US citizen)fields of interest would be life sciences and medicine

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3 months ago
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AP Seminar or Ap LIT

Hello! So I wanna go towards more of a stem major like comp sci. But not sure yet! Although I believe that Ap seminar would be more beneficial towards a stem major, I’m not that interested in it. For …

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3 months ago
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What if I don’t have the ability to continue or take a foreign language?

I might not be able to take a language course because my school doesn't offer foreign languages, and I would need to commute to another school within the district. I would have to figure out my own tr …

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3 months ago
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AP Seminar and or AP English Literature

Which one should I take if I plan to choose computer science or health care as a career path?

They’re both in 11th grade only so…

I am in tenth grade tight now, (only one AP so far as my school didn’t …

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3 months ago
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Should I take AP Calc AB and then BC or go straight to BC

I am a current sophomore and I need help with picking my classes. Will taking calc AB next year instead of going straight to BC hurt me for college admissions? I was planning on taking AB next year an …

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3 months ago
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What exactly is enough?

This is kind of a repost, but I need an answer to one of the biggest questions: Am I doing enough to get into the Ivy League? I plan to take around 14 AP classes by the end of high school, 6ish honors …

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3 months ago
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How can I make my admission process stand out?

Hi! I’m a sophomore right now. As I said, in my other questions in college fine, I said that my high school had only one or two students they got into top universities like one ivy league and I’m not …

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