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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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3 years ago
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What are some great schools to study Music Business?

Hi I’m a junior from Missouri looking for advice on schools with good music business programs as I begin my college search. I’ve done well throughout high school so please throw out any schools you’ve …

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3 years ago
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If you are getting college credit during high school what are you using to get it?

Poll to determine how high-schoolers are getting college credit

 
AP classes
73%
 
Concurrent enrollment
15%
 
other
10%
Poll closed46 votes
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3 years ago
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commonapp please help :)

Hi everyone!

So I started my commonapp account as a junior and it currently says "application in progress" and "writing supplement in progress" and I have no idea what to do about that.

I want to make s …

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3 years ago
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How to Pick a Major??

So I know it's common for students to switch their major a lot when they get to college, and I'm definitely going to make sure that the college I choose will allow me to easily change my major since I …

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3 years ago
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How do I bring my gpa up to a 0.56 to a 3.00

Im in 10th grade

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3 years ago
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Should I get a letter of rec from someone outside of school?

I already have my letters of rec for teachers sorted, but I heard that getting one from someone with an advanced degree who knows you outside of school is a good idea. I asked my dad and he said it wa …

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3 years ago
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How do I bring my gpa up to a 0.56 to a 3.00

Im in 10th grade

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3 years ago
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Where do I send the essay for virginia tech stamps scholarship?

https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/34150

I don't see a submit button or an email here.

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3 years ago
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Letter of recommendations

How important is it to get a LOR from a STEM subject teacher if my courses in high school are Business, Accounting, Economics, and Math, and if I want to pursue Business in college?

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3 years ago
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Williams optional academic paper supplemental essay?

Hi,

I am applying to Williams College and they have an optional supplemental essay where I can submit a 3-5 page academic paper. I am debating on submitting the supplemental, because I do not think an …

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3 years ago
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Asking help for LOR from the Internship sample

hi everyone! Would anyone be able to give me a sample recommendation letter from an internship for college admission? Would mean a lot to me! My mentor was having a problem with the formatting.

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3 years ago
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Asking help for LOR from Internship sample

hi everyone! Would anyone be able to give me a sample recommendation letter from an internship for college admission? Would mean a lot to me! My mentor was having a problem with the formatting.

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3 years ago
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Is it Acceptable for Homeschoolers to Apply Test Optional

I plan on applying to two schools test optional and I’m homeschooled, is that acceptable or will they toss out my application?

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3 years ago
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Is Campbell a great choice for me?

I was wondering if you can tell me if Campbell is a great university to go to for a graphic design major? And was wondering is it better than Appalachian State, Lenoir Rhyne.

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3 years ago
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Drexel Acceptance Q

I’m currently a senior and my goal is to go to Drexel. I applied early action but I’m really worried about getting in because it’s my top choice. My junior year I did really bad because of the pandemi …

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3 years ago
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Can we submit our spoken word poetry as an art supplement on our college applications?

I was wondering if submitting our spoken word poetry as an art supplement video is a good idea for our college application. Thank you!

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3 years ago
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Band?

I'm currently an eighth-grader, and I'm planning out my future courses. What I've noticed is that I'm lower on AP classes than I would like to be. I take band, and I have since fifth grade, but will i …

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3 years ago
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My ninth grade GPA is 3.1, but tenth and eleventh grade GPA are 3.9 and 4.0. Can I get into a top university?

What else should I factor in? Will this prevent me from being admitted into a top "Ivy League" university?

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3 years ago
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How to Improve My Extracurriculars?

I'm a junior and I have very less extracurricular, I am a member of Robotics Club, and a leader of a community in my school. I'm passionate about creating websites and drawing. How can I improve my ex …

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3 years ago
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If 99% of colleges are test optional, why are ACT/SAT scores of admits going up?

Your gut says that if colleges are trying to make admissions a level playing field and are not requiring standardized tests, shouldn't ACT/SAT test scores are going down instead of going up?

Today Harv …

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