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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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Do I need to take more science classes?

Hi! I'm a rising sophomore, and I'm trying to figure out how to schedule the rest of my high school career. I would like to go into a biology-related career path, so I'm taking lots of science over th …

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2 years ago
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What extracurriculars and classes should I take?

I plan to be an ultrasound technologist, but I'd like to get into a university that sets me up for success. As of now, I'm finishing my junior year, and I want to take classes next year that will help …

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2 years ago
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Are my EC's good enough for Writing at a t20

Hey there!

I'm a rising senior and I just wanted to know if my extracurriculars were a good enough writing spike for a T20! Thanks.

I want to major in Creative Writing/English at an ivy/T20, specificall …

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2 years ago
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Can you guys give me ideas on how to write this?

So, I'm applying to this selective mentee program (Girls Write Now) and I have to write 3 essays. I have already written 2 and had them reviewed many (many) times but I am stuck on the last one. Can y …

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2 years ago
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Are my Ec's enough

I'm in 11th grade and was wondering if my Ec's were enough. I have all A's, and when the time comes, I'm applying to Ball State. My Ec's are volunteering with the red cross and the National Honors Soc …

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2 years ago
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Am I taking challenging enough courses?

My high school does not offer AP, IB, or advanced courses because it's a small school in a small town. So, I'm taking PSEO courses from a community college in the area. Next year, I'm also doing an …

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2 years ago
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Do colleges look into/focus on your involvement of extracurricular activities???

I’m in 11th grade and thus far, haven’t partaken in many extracurricular activities through the school, including sports, clubs, etc. Although this is true, I am involved in some extracurricular activ …

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2 years ago
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Admissions Advice

Hi!! I'm currently a junior. and I have a quick question-

recently (last semester) I took 5 college classes (dual enrollment) but unfortunately I failed 2 of those (which is stuck on my high school tra …

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2 years ago
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Finding a research position.

I have been struggling to find a research position, I have tried emailing professors from Stanford university, etc, but didn't get any response. How do I get a research position? How do I try at commu …

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2 years ago
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How important are college essays?

Hi,

I think of myself as a generally good writer, but I feel a bit anxious about the college essays we must submit. So, how important are they and how can I bet prepare to write mine?

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2 years ago
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really bad at math

I am horrible at math. It seems to be some undiagnosed version of number dyslexia, I understand trig and geo though but algebra 2 is my weakness I've already gotten 2/4 C's in that class. I do have a …

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2 years ago
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What tier would YYGS (Yale Young Global Scholars) fall under on the EC list?

Would it be on par with programs like Notre Dame or RMP? It is not listed on college vine's recommended prestigious summer programs. Please help.

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2 years ago
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EC date

Hello!

Do universities consider an EC from grade 4: I stood 1st in my entire city in International English Olympiad (IEO) in grade 4. Is that a remarkable achievement and is it worth mentioning as one …

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2 years ago
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What classes should I take in high school to be ready for college to become a biology teacher?

I am a rising sophomore who wants to take more classes than my school schedule allows. I have to choose between advanced chemistry or a class about early childhood development and get to work in a pre …

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2 years ago
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Math level + physics situation- admission to Dartmouth

Hi everyone!

I had a few questions about the two "weaknesses" of my academic transcript to see if y'all thought either of these were an issue for admission to Dartmouth (CV chance = 28%, no hooks or al …

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2 years ago
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What were your regrets when SAT/ACT season rolled around?

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I just got my results from my PSAT again (I took it twice this year, I'm a sophomore) and my score stayed exactly the same (this time around I got 30 points higher in English, 30 points less in …

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2 years ago
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What do colleges mean when they want students to complete a certain number of years of a course in high school?

When colleges say that they require students to take “x years of math, science, etc” in high school before applying do they mean that they want students to have that many years’ worth of credits or ph …

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2 years ago
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How do I go test optional if my transcripts include my whole test history of SAT/ACT scores?

My school's transcript include SAT/ACT scores for each test I've taken.

So if I'm going test optional, do I ask my counselors to remove all the test scores from my transcript?

And if I'm going to use m …

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2 years ago
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How will your Political Perspective impact your College Admission?

Hello everyone,

Since politics and philosophy are two of my primary interests. As a result, I'll have to express myself. Although I make every effort to be objective and neutral, this is not always pos …

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2 years ago
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What is the value of the College Board National Recognition Program Award?

The title, basically.

I was apparently selected by CollegeBoard to apply for the National Recognition Program based on... well actually, I don't really know. I was just wondering what it was, and if it …

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