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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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Which teacher should I ask?

The college I am applying to only allows for one academic letter of recommendation. I’m not sure which of these teachers could give me a better recommendation. My chosen major is a BS in sustainabilit …

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3 years ago
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Will producing content online pad my application?

hi! if i produce meaningful content online, such as video essays on youtube or essays on current events on a personal website, do these count as extracurriculars? they are both things im interested in …

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3 years ago
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If I don’t submit my SAT will it hurt me?

I go to a prestigious private school and last year, unlike other schools in the country, we had the opportunity to take the SAT all throughout the school year (but only seniors last fall). My GPA is a …

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3 years ago
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Cumulative GPA

Is the cumulative GPA the same as the unweighted GPA?

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3 years ago
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Teacher recommendations

I am applying for a physics program in a liberal art college, and I was wondering if I should submit two STEM teachers' recommendations or one humanity and one STEM.

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3 years ago
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Help me classify an extracurricular

I was nominated by a teacher to be on the Student Curriculum Council at my school, which is a group of students who provide the Assistant Heads of School with direct feedback about our academic experi …

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3 years ago
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CLUBS YOU DID IN HIGH SCHOOL (1)

Your main club, not one you did but the main overall club you were in

 
JV or V school athlete
23%
 
Math or science team/club
15%
 
Student council or NJHS
35%
 
Community service
25%
Poll closed39 votes
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3 years ago
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Competition won in primary school

I got a state-level award(2nd place in Seoul capital area, which has 50% of national population) when I was 11. There was no age limitation, from children (not many, of course) to adults. It was treme …

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3 years ago
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art supplement for applications?

hi! first post here so sorry if this is a silly question.

i am currently in art III honors at my highschool, and i do think i have a high skill level. however, i am not interested in attending art sch …

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3 years ago
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College Essay Writing/brainstorming paid help

I am an international student applying for early action before November 2021. Please suggest essay writing help counselors with paid services for Common app AND ApplyTexas.

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3 years ago
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Does a 20 as an ACT English score impact admission chances?

I currently have an 18 cumulative score on the ACT, but I was wondering if the high English score helps my chances at all

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3 years ago
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How does one become a Judge

This question has gotten a lot of different answers from people previously so I’d like to hear what you guys think

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3 years ago
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Is social work really for me? is there a possibility I could change careers?

I love helping others and also change the world for good. I wanna be able to feel like by sharing my love and motivations people feel the same connection.

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3 years ago
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Application

I type projects for people, help create forms and other official documents. I also print and edit. I also work as a freelance transcriptionist. What name will I give this in my extracurricular? Should …

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3 years ago
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Application

I am currently learning Japanese on Duolingo app. How do I inculcate that into my application? Should I add it?

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3 years ago
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teacher reccomendations

im close to most of my teachers, but im not sure if only a certain few are "dependable". im really just asking for advice on which teacher would be able to know me personally throughout their class.

 
ap psychology
48%
 
color guard coach
12%
 
creative writing teacher
30%
 
band director
9%
Poll closed33 votes
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3 years ago
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SAT to NYU?

I scored a 1430 on my SAT (760ERW, 670M) should I submit that to NYU for business? Everywhere I look has different numbers for their mean ranging from 1420-1500 so i’m not sure which is accurate.

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3 years ago
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How to start a research project?

I have been wanting to write my own research paper for a while related to social justice because I am very passionate about it, but I don't know where to start. Do I have to have an internship in orde …

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3 years ago
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What should I major in to become an Anesthesiologist?

I have looked online but I would like some clarification.

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3 years ago
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What major would i need to have to be a lawyer

I’ve looked for answers online and asked so many questions but I am still unsure

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