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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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9 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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College Essay Advice

I've started filling out college applications and doing my Common App but I am really struggling on the essay portion. I know it can be a big factor when reviewing student profiles so I want to make s …

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3 years ago
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should i submit my ACT scores??

I saw a question similar to mine, but with SATs. I'm applying to Wellesley college ED and am very conflicted about whether or not to submit my scores. I'm homeschooled, so this is my only "official" s …

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3 years ago
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should i do band in college?

Hey! im a 9th grader currently, ive been in the high school marching band every since 6th grade and i dont plan on having music as one of my professions but my mom says thats a really good scholarshi …

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3 years ago
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Can anyone help me to find a UC Berkeley Business major professor

I'm Minnie, currently a 10th grader. I've started my own youtube channel, Instagram, and blog page with my twin sister! It's call domi0514, we also collaborate with other businesses and make commercia …

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3 years ago
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What are some Extracurriculars related to Computer Science one can pursue?

Hi! I'm an international student (a junior in high school) and wish to pursue Computer Engineering.

What are some Extracurriculars related to Computer Science one can pursue? For example, I build websi …

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3 years ago
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How do I title my Music Journey on my Common App?

Hi there! I'm an international student applying for a computer engineering major and one of my extracurricular includes music. I've been singing for almost over a decade and have recently started rele …

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3 years ago
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How is Best for __ (major) calculated on Collegevine?

What factors are used in calculating that ranking?

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3 years ago
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Acceptance

Hi

According to collegevine I have a 73 percent chance to get into a college. This is my dream college so I was just wondering if this means I am likely to get into this college?

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3 years ago
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I graduated in Advertising in 2018. Can I still apply as an international student?

I am from Brazil and would like to apply to Music degree.

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3 years ago
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does Unweighted GPA matter?

hi, i'm a junior in hs in the USA. my unweighted is 3.929, but my weighted is much higher (4.929). there's no scale on weighted, it just goes higher the more ap/honors classes you take. should i ever …

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3 years ago
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Honestly, how does education in top schools differ from education in less prestigious colleges?

for clarification:

top schools = Columbia, Yale, UChicago

less prestigious = maybe UIUC?

I'm also wondering where do Berkeley, UCLA, USC and Georgetown lie.

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I'm that kind of st …

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3 years ago
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If my calculated chance (by collegevine) for a school is 46%, can I be fairly optimistic that I may get in?

Not that "I'll definitely get in" but would it be safe to say that the chance is okay and I can be optimistic about the prospect of admission?

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3 years ago
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I need help with the Common App Testing Section

I took my first ACT with Writing on March 2nd, 2021, and got a composite score of 33 with an 8 in writing.

I took another ACT without Writing on July 17, 2021, and got a composite score of 34 (E: 35, …

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3 years ago
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FAMU

I need help finding FAMU's 500 word essay prompts because I know it's one of the admission requirements for freshman applicants.

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3 years ago
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I'm not sure if I have a shot at getting into college (as an international student)

I'm not sure if I have a shot at getting into college (as an international student)

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3 years ago
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The provided course at my school

Hello, I'm an international student from a country with a 180° differences with American ones. My school has no AP class, nor IB class. So I only go to a regular class and I have no choice for my cour …

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3 years ago
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3 Options I face for this year - Important decision to make - International Student

Please read the last part for the context of my choice.

I concluded that I have 3 choices for this year.

1- Attend the College of Wooster this January with 17k cost per year, try to get the best grades …

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3 years ago
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Commended Scholar for National Merit Scholarship.

Is this distinction significant? Is there a place on college vine to list this on my profile?

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3 years ago
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Preparing for College

Hey!

I'm currently a junior in high school with a 3.74 gpa and I was just wondering, what should I be doing to prepare for college right now? My counselors have been no help haha. I've currently been e …

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3 years ago
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Listing Honor Societies

Hi! I've been told I should list all of my honor societies under one honor on the common app. I am in National, English, Math, Social Studies, Spanish, Science, Tri-M (Music), Thespians, and Speech an …

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