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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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10 months ago
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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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How do I appeal my Boston University decision

I was wondering if I could appeal my Boston University Decision.

I've never appealed a decision and if I'm allowed to I would like to know how.

I think that my academics and extracurriculars do align wi …

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2 years ago
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When to apply to college?

So, I'm a HS JR. I'm also graduating right before my SR YR would typically begin. I'm not sure when to apply to college because I'm graduating early, but not at the end of my JR YR (summer classes). S …

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2 years ago
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Picking up more Extracurriculars?

Hi! so I'm a sophomore in hs and mildly freaking out after seeing people with 4.0s and a ton of amazing extracurriculars get rejected from schools

right now im in volleyball year round, skillsusa, bet …

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2 years ago
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Will a 1330 SAT score decrease my college admission chances?

I'm an Asian American so I have always had trouble with my admission chances and how they differ from other races. I recently took the SAT for the first time and got a 1330, but I don't think I will b …

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2 years ago
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How bad is a 2.0 GPA when I apply to Montana State University for my BSN?

I got a 24 on the ACT, with higher-than-average scores on everything except for math, which I sadly got a 15 on, so it dragged down my composite score considerably. (Yes, I plan on retaking it in a fe …

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2 years ago
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On the ACT I got a 29 in reading. Would selective schools frown upon this a lot, as I want to apply as a poli sci major?

I got an overall 34 composite on that administration, with 36s in both math and science and a 35 in English. I'm not sure why my reading score was so low. I'm just worried that if I apply to selective …

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2 years ago
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Davidson College slightly improves at 16.8% vs 17.8% for the Class of 2026

Davidson, a small highly regarded liberal arts college with a long list impressive alumni, remains highly competitive posting a 16.8% acceptance rate for the Class of 2026.

Applications remained relati …

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2 years ago
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Dickinson College in Carlisle PA breaks the 35% admit barrier, a historical low.

Props to whomever is marketing Dickinson College. 2 years ago they had a 51.8% admit rate and last year it was 48.4%. This year it is 34.99%

They received a record 8230 applications up from 6366 or a 2 …

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2 years ago
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Is 1150 a good SAT score, and can i get into good universities like Louisiana tech?

I got 1150 in my SAT and i think its a terrible score and i cant take another one. I just need to know if there is still hope for me.

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2 years ago
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Sending BMAT score

Hello! Actually application deadline in Oxford for Medicine is in 15th oct. But my country offers only November BMAT. There is also an option for march BMAT but I am not prepared yet, What can I do in …

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2 years ago
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Can YouTube count as an EC?

I've been thinking of starting a channel and was wondering if it could count as an extracurricular. It is related to the major that I want to go in (so it's not some generic gaming channel). If it cou …

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2 years ago
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BOSTON COLLEGE pre-2026 STATS 16.50% vs 18.90% last year.

Although decisions won't be out for another few hours, BC will be sending out 6678 admissions acceptances to the pool of 40484 applicants today.

This marks the lowest admit rate in BC history.

Stay tune …

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2 years ago
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How/When to start applying (JR)

I'm a Junior and have never really been sure about when to apply to college, how, etc. Can you apply as a junior and wait out the rest of high school? How? When do applications open? Is it different d …

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2 years ago
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Is it better to go for a system where I earn Dual Credit?

My future high school offers a program whereby taking 4 Social Studies classes through 4 years (those being Human Geography AP, World History AP, US History AP, and Government/Economics AP), I can gra …

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2 years ago
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Film Abroad Europe?

I'm looking for a good film school that offers study abroad. Specifically Scotland maybe Ireland. Anywhere in Europe would work but those are my more specific interests. I would prefer a school with g …

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2 years ago
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Summer Programs?

I am a current Sophomore intending to major in poli sci or international relations. Is there any summer programs that would coincide with these?

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2 years ago
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Computer Science Summer Programs

Are there any good (free and paid) summer programs that would be good for an aspiring computer science major to do? I am currently a sophomore.

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2 years ago
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AP Advice

As mentioned in the past queries my school does not offer AP courses and exams but I want to prepare for AP Physics 1 and 2 and AP Chemistry as well. Please suggest any sources for revising the concep …

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2 years ago
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Summer Program

Hi, I am a current freshman looking for a good summer program to do this summer. Something to do with business, stock investing, or international affairs. Thanks!

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2 years ago
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Academic Extracurricular Ideas

Hello!

I'm currently a junior in high school. My top college picks are UC Davis, UCLA, and the University of Washington. However, all of these schools are very competitive and are looking for standout …

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