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Cambridge systems

How does College Vine calculate chances of admissions for students who are at schools that offer the Cambridge curriculum?

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Cambridge systems

How does College Vine calculate chances of admissions for students who are at schools that offer the Cambridge curriculum?

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Will I still be able to get into a business/ CS major if I take Calc AB in 12th grade?

Hi there! I'm a current sophomore and based on the current math path I'm on, I will be taking AP Calculus AB for the first time in senior year (For context, most students in my grade take AP Calc AB j …

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Does anyone have any advice on how to get into USNA?

Hi! I have wanted to attend USNA since 7th grade, and since then I've realized how complicated the admissions process really is. I want to know if there is any specific advice/classes or extracurricul …

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Will I get rescinded for a huge drop in my grades?

I got into my Early Decision school with a full-ride scholarship back in December. While the scholarship doesn't have any conditions, my college wrote this on my acceptance letter – "Your admission is …

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Can I use this as an EC?

Hello! I have been trying to get a better list of extracurriculars and was wondering if it was possible to list the following, or if there was any way to mention this in a college application.

I was ac …

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How to decide if your college is worth the cost?

My dream school is UVM in Vermont but for an out of state student, it costs around $50,000 a year. I'm have a gpa that's about 3.4 on a 4.0 scale so I don't have high hopes for scholarships or grants. …

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Do SSL hours at a canned food drive or picking up trash count as community service?

In my school and Montgomery County in general you need 75 SSL hours to graduate high school, so if thirty of them or more were dedicated towards community service, could I put it on my resume. Also wi …

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Can I be successful with a fine arts major? What colleges would be good for me to apply to? Suggestions?

Hi! I want to start with some basics.

I'm currently a junior, I'm half south-american and half european, and I am interested in pursuing a fine arts major. I've been doing art for about 4 or 5 years an …

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ED/EA Reach or Target?

Hi, current high school junior here.

I've been building my college list, and was a little lost on which schools to apply early and which to apply regular. My #1 choice would probably be UPenn's M&T, b …

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What kind of opportunities are for someone who wants to go into engineering in the future?

I'm a freshman in high school. I'm pretty sure I want to be an engineer, specifically in the aerospace industry. What would I be able to do that's related to the field of aerospace engineering or spac …

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If you speak a language that is not taught in American schools could it count toward your college application?

Me and my family know Malayalam and its not taught in American schools so is it better that I put it into my college application or should I leave it . I switched to Programming Class after I finished …

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How do you apply/get in National Honors Society?

I'm a little confused about the National Honors Society and how you can be a part of it. Do you need to talk to your counselor about it? Also, how do you get in? I know it's a relatively common EC o …

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AP Computer Science Principles 2022 Score Calculator

Hi, I'm an international student who is taking AP Computer Science Principles this year.

I don't like posting my questions on unofficial forums, so although this isn't really related to college admissi …

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How do I get into research as an incoming sophomore?

I am a freshman right now who is interested in machine learning in neurobiology, cancer research, molecular biology, and global initiatives (particularly with women and girls in Nigeria.)

I'm taking th …

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What is demonstrated interest?

Lately, one piece of advice I've heard from others is to show demonstrated interest. However, I have no idea what the term means and how to. A few things I'd like to know about is how to show demonstr …

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I wonder if these extracurriculars are good enough for top 50 colleges?

I'm a junior. Half of these extracurriculars are projected.

My college major considerations: Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Industrial Design.

And I'm aware that I should've started FBLA ea …

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Can I get a letter of rec. in the future from a teacher that's retiring?

I'm a sophomore right now and I could exactly find answers online. One of my stem teachers is retiring this year and he teaches a subject I was suggested to get a letter of recommendation from.

I doubt …

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Does early admission actually increase your odds?

Everyone always talks about early admission, does it actually help you get picked? What are the benefits of early admission? Does it cost more?

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Are my EC’S enough if they’re not continuos?

So I’m taking 1 AP this year and 1 dual enrollment course(I’m a junior). I’m going to take another AP course next year and 5-6 dual enrollment courses. Here are some demographics: African American, pu …

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