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7 months ago
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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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How Would I addd a portfolio/ explain my art on Common App?

Hello, I currently am experimenting with Photoshop and 3D modeling on Blender. When I include this on Common App, how would I explain it? And how would I share my portfolio of all of the art I've made …

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3 years ago
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How to write about running a YouTube Channel in Common App?

Hello, I currently run a pretty unsuccessful Youtube channel (33 subs) averaging around 130 views each video, and they are made to entertain rather than say anything meaningful. I do work hard on each …

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3 years ago
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34% of White applicants lied about race to improve acceptance chances.

Recently 1250 White applicants were polled and more than 1/3 revealed they lied on their college application about race to improve their chances of getting admitted. 75% of those who lied matriculated …

 
All of them should get their admisssions rescinded w/o appeal!
52%
 
They should get their applicaions rescinded pending an appeal.
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Only those who didn't appear non-White should get rescinded
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Everyone does this, its no big deal, why worry about it.
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3 years ago
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How do I state share market investing as an activity in my common app profile??

I have been a constant share market investor for over a year. Until April 2021, I used to invest along with my dad by helping him in accounting and information gathering and sometimes buying/sharing t …

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3 years ago
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Do I put my predicted 12th grade gpa on college admission?

I have a 4.64 unweighted gpa for 11th grade. I've never gotten a B and so I was wondering, I decided to take 12 college courses, 4 AP’s, 3 Regular, and 1 honor (had a similar load last year) is it ok …

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3 years ago
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Transcript Arrived Late for Early Action

Hi y'all,

I requested a transcript to be sent via electronic service on the 27th of October for all of my schools. There is supposed to be 0 turnaround time as the counselor approves the transcript and …

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3 years ago
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When will/where can we see our ratings for each essay we've reviewed?

So far I've reviewed about 5-6 essays and hadn't known what the authors think of my review. I always make sure my reviews are of-quality and really point out mistakes in an essay, so I want to know if …

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3 years ago
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Regarding sending official TOEFL scores to universities

I have to send official scores to US universities. But the problem is that I don't know, to which universities I am required to send the scores.It is not written about it properly in their respective …

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3 years ago
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Small school, prestigious collage

Hey Guys!! The one thing I am concerned about and am sure many other kids are as well, is many collages require a lot of coursework. What if you are from a small-town high school that doesn't give the …

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3 years ago
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will a C affect admission chance to Texas A&M university

Currently 3.67 GPA. In junior class. Looking for political science undergraduate

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3 years ago
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Weighted or Unweighted GPA

Should I enter my unweighted or weighted GPA in the common app it gives me the option for both but I am not sure which one is better for sending to colleges?

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3 years ago
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ED TENSION OVER??

So... ED Pals how we all doing?

How are we all feeling? I just got my login details for my student account for Yale.

Welp. Thank God for life.

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3 years ago
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Mid-year report drop in grades

How much do I have to drop my average grade from 11th grade to my mid-year report of 12 grade for admission officers to revoke my acceptance if I got accepted in ED.

Average grade in 11th grade (out of …

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3 years ago
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Volunteer Ideas

I'm trying to find places I can volunteer in my community but I'm having a hard time. I've emailed the nursing home in my town about it and I'm waiting on a response from them. Now I'm trying to brain …

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3 years ago
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First language section (UCAS)

On UCAS it asks if English is my first language, it's not, but i've lived in the US for over 10 years, and am graduating high school soon without having ESOL (All my classes are in english, I am fluen …

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3 years ago
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Middle School Languages

On the UC application, they mention the use of middle school language courses. Do these middle school language courses need to be put on my transcript in order for them to be confirmed? Because I was …

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3 years ago
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URGENT! How to submit official SAT score report on common app

Hello, how do you submit your sat score report on common app? Or do you just go on the collegeboard website and send it from there with a fee? Please answer quick, this is urgentttttttttt

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3 years ago
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When are do my recommenders have to send letters by?

Can they send it after the EA/ED deadline ?

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3 years ago
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I'd like to get into NYU for law and philosophy, how can i add to my resume as a freshman?

So I'm a freshman right now at my local high school, I really like law and philosophy so I've been focusing on keeping my grades up while juggling extracurriculars for my sophomore year when I'll hope …

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