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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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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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16 days ago
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Extracurriculars for Future English Major

Hello! I am a high-school sophomore hoping to major in English. Currently, I am in my school's Writing Club and do Speech and Debate. On top of this, I teach children how to read as a part of my requi …

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16 days ago
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Pre College Advice

Hello, I am currently a freshman, and I am hoping to enter the pre-college of a top university this summer. If you could help me understand what I should have in terms of awards, and what it's like I …

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16 days ago
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What is the Common Application and how is it different from a college's provided application format?

I am a junior, so I was looking into what you need to do to apply to certain colleges. I see that there are usually two options: Common App Application and the college's application. I was wondering w …

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16 days ago
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What should I apply and ed to? (Don’t wanna ask the big and sorry for the broken English)

What should I apply to and ed to

My gpa is an unweighted 3.8 and a weighted 4.15 (3.4 freshman)(3.9 sophomore) (3.96 junior) and I took 8 ap classes (4 this year) I also have a 36 act. I live in Chi …

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17 days ago
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Do top university prefer AP Calculus AB or BC?

this question has been stuck in my head

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18 days ago
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how early can you start applying for colleges?

i'm graduating high school this spring and graduating community college in spring 2026. after that, the plan is to transfer to another school. how soon can i begin applying for colleges? does it have …

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18 days ago
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A college wanted to connect with me, and I accepted but I always get an error.

A college wanted to connect with me, and I accepted but I always get an error when I try to talk to the regional admissions officer. Is it because I was too late to answer, or something else?

Thanks!

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18 days ago
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going Test-optional

Is there a disadvantage to applying test-optional as an international student?

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18 days ago
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Princeton

Hi, I had my Princeton Alumni Interview last week and applied for Financial aid. I got a little confused on the due dates bc of Fafsa coming out in December. The financial dept said not to worry becau …

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18 days ago
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UC GPA Consideration

Hey guys! As a California resident applying to through the UC system, I had a quick question regarding GPA. I know they weigh GPA/ranking a little differently, but I was wondering whether they (like C …

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18 days ago
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How does the connection thing work on this app?

So I got a connection from the school I was considering, the way they respond to seemed pretty cookie cut, do schools just sent this out to anybody or is it that they have some interest in me based on …

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19 days ago
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Is it okay for me to be looking into colleges right now? I'm in 10th grade.

I know its a bit of a rush but I want to at least know my options, but when I mention it to my friends they always tell me to slow down

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19 days ago
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Is it okay to use Grammarly Prompt for writing college essays?

There's a relatively new thing on Grammarly called Grammarly Prompt, and I was just wondering if it counts as AI usage/cheating. It fits nicely into my writing and sounds like something I would've wri …

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20 days ago
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Extracurriculars as a sophmore help!?

I'm currently a sophmore in high school and I left one of my bigger extracurriculars (swim) and I want to find more opportunities in other areas. My main extracurriculars right now are Science Olympia …

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20 days ago
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How well does collegevine take major into account?

I understand this website is algorithm based and it won't be 100 percent accurate. I am applying to be a computer science major and have been extremely stressed out about whether I'll get accepted int …

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20 days ago
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Lumiere research program full funded, is it possible?

Hi all! I am planning to apply to the Lumiere program in neuroscience, but my family does not have sufficient funds to pay for the program. If there is anyone who has gone through this funded program …

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20 days ago
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College After 10th Grade?

So I found this opportunity to go to college after 10th grade, without a high school diploma. It’s legit, it’s called Bard College at Simon’s Rock. I would have my bachelors degree by the time I am 20 …

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21 days ago
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How do I overcome my fear of clubs?

This is my second year of highschool and I still haven't joined any clubs or sports. I know I need them to prepare for college but my social anxiety is so bad I can't force myself to do them. It's als …

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21 days ago
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How do I fix my GPA?

During 2020-early 2023 I didn't take school seriously and I left all the advanced classes I was in, I didn't take the PSAT or my grades seriously either. Last school year I got a GPA of 3.41 but this …

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21 days ago
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private boarding school essay

Hi! I'm an 8th grader applying to Exeter, Andover, Lawrenceville, Deerfield, and Choate schools. I have been very skeptical lately as to starting my essay. I have some ideas for essays but my parents …

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