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What kinds of things should I include in my college essay to make sure it stands out?

I am in 11th grade and I will be applying to Colleges next year. I'm curious as to whether anyone has advice as to what would make an essay stand out?

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Dental Field Advice

Hi! I’m a current freshman who is interested in going into the dental medicine. Does anyone have any recommendations for what classes I should be taking in high school and other general advice I shoul …

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Should I cancel an application?

Hi! I'm planning on studying Marketing/MIS in a business school (undergrad).

I have applied to McGill (which is currently my top choice). However, I applied to both the School of Management and the Sc …

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Self study of AP Music Theory

Hello,

Can anyone recommend resources for self-study of AP Music Theory (specifically the composition/part writing)? I'll be a senior next year. I am in a nontraditional educational format that makes i …

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2 years ago
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If I was just a member in a club, how to describe role on common app?

I’m planning on joining my new school’s anime/Japanese culture club and I don’t think I’d be able to get any kind of leadership position since I’m new & a rising senior. I plan on including it in my c …

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Where does Harvard Secondary School Programme Rank?

In the college vine extra-curricular calculator does it rank within a 2C,2A, etc.?

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Are these good courses for freshman and sophomore year?

Hi! I am currently a freshman and in my second semester. My GPA is 3.87 unweighted, 4,20 weighted. Do you guys think these are good classes so far, and should I add any more for sophomore year?

Freshma …

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2 years ago
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Medical Volunteer Alternatives?

Hello! I am a 10th grader looking to go into the medical field; I have been searching for medical related volunteer opportunities, but with COVID restrictions it has been difficult to find any especia …

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Are these classes ok for my sophmore year?

I'm currently taking AP Spanish Language and taking 4 advanced classes. However, next year I'm taking 3 APs (AP Spanish Lit, AP Lang, and AP US History) and 2 On-Ramps classes, a course that is set in …

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Good AP to self study in Freshman Year

I was thinking of taking an AP class in Freshman Year. Unfortunately, this will have to be outside of the school so I will be self studying. Are there any particular APs which might be too hard to sel …

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2 years ago
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Are these courses ok for my junior year??? Also, do you guys recommened taking AP calc ab before precalc???

AP Psychology

AP Calculus AB

AP Language and Composition

AP US History

Physics

Intro to Engineer Design

Advanced Strings

I currently have all A's and am taking 4 honors classes. However I'm not sure how more …

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What Tier Are My Extracurriculars?

Hello!

While I have used the chancing calculator on collegevine, I am still unsure about the tier level (level 1, 2, 3, etc.) for some of my extracurriculars. I would love some input! (activities are …

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Is this course work ok for my junior year?

AP english 11

Spanish lll

Algebra plus

Advanced medical careers

Certified nursing assistant

Medical terminology(Dual credit)

Aquatics

Chemistry

AP US history

Please let me know if I should do more or a way I c …

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Bad 11th grade year, can I still get into my targets?

Due to an accident involving my mom and my dad losing his job, I had to work extra hard to make money for me and my brother to survive. Because of this my first semester grades were bad, and so was my …

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Is this a good course plan for my freshman & sophomore years?

Hi! I'm a freshman and this is my current course load. I want to get into a good college, so is this enough?

Fall 2021

Honors English 1, Honors Biology, Spanish 1, Geometry 9, Theology 1, Health, Fundam …

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2 years ago
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Industry Certifications

Hi!!

Does anyone know if there is a spot on here to input industry certifications that we've completed, like Adobe, Microsoft, etc?

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2 years ago
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Internships

Hi, I want to do business in college, but I'm struggling to find available internships in my area. Any ideas on what internships I should apply for? Most of the ones I look for are for college student …

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Freshman Course Load

Any advice if this load looks ok for Freshman Year:

- ENGLISH LIT & WRITING

- ALGEBRA II

- BIO

- SPANISH II

- JAVA PROGRAMMING

- P.E.

I am also hoping to take an AP class outside of school on top of that any …

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why can't you enter any academic scholarships/awards won? Aren't these taken into consideration?

My daughter has won numerous academic awards and has an academic scholarship to her independent HS. Yet there doesn't seem to be a place to enter these. Are these not factored in?

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Which tier?

Hello, hope you're doing well. I'm not sure which tier one of my extracurriculars is. I run a non-profit business that makes around 15K a year, but I didn't start it, I was chosen to succeed after the …

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