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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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Chance of Getting into Virginia Tech?

Hi, so I'm a senior planning to apply for Early Action in Virginia Tech Computer Science, but I'm really worrying about if I'll be able to get into.

My spec:

1 AP(AP Calculus BC, B+) in junior year, 3AP …

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4 years of math requirement to college admission

My daughter is a Junior n HS and deciding on next year courses.

She is not planning to take any math course in her senior year as she is taking AP Calculus BC this year and already took AP Calculus AB …

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Which is better for college applications?

National Honor Society or World Language Honor Society?

I'm applying to the WLHS, and my school (as far as I know) doesn't offer NHS.

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6 months ago
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Standard or College Prep?

I'm filling in self-report sections for college admissions. I have taken many honors and some AP classes. But since my school is very small some subjects don't offer honors. For example, visual art, s …

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6 months ago
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Standard or College Prep?

I'm filling in self-report sections for college admissions. I have taken many honors and some AP classes. But since my school is very small some subjects don't offer honors. For example, visual art, s …

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6 months ago
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If I want to do Marketing should I apply for business adminstration or communications at USC

I would like to do marketing in the future however I heard that both marshall and anneberg have marketing courses. For someone who would like to pursue marketing in the future, which is better marshal …

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6 months ago
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How can I view the Ivy Assistant?

Hello! I was just using the beta essay reviewer (Ivy) when I received a notice that I had reached the conversation limit. I refreshed my tab and could no longer find the conversation or the Ivy button …

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7 months ago
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Additional rec letter submitted after I sent application - Common App

I submitted my application for a school on the Common App yesterday. However, my additional recommender (non-essential recommender) only submitted their letter now. I know the Common App states that t …

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7 months ago
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Common App Sibling Information Question

Hello! I had a question. Some colleges in Common Ask ask specific questions for family, such as if your siblings are applying to the same College. I was wondering, if I filled out this information sta …

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advice for honors essay?

i am applying to emerson college and i think i have a pretty good chance of getting in. i want to major in maybe media arts production with a focus in television writing/producing. i want to write for …

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Colleges like Rice - high academic rigor/quality AND no living on campus requirement

Rice is obviously a fantastic college with great academics, which is always good for me. I'm interested in neuroscience. Another I think unique thing about Rice is that even though it's private and to …

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7 months ago
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How can you write a good "why this major essay"?

How do you write a why this major essay for UIUC and Purdue university? This is the prompt: Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)

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7 months ago
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AP

hi what are some AP s i can study on my own?

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7 months ago
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How can I get scholarships

I am a senior in UAE, I find the colleges are expensive in US

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Should I apply ED through Questbridge or the Common App?

My top choice is Bowdoin College. I am not a Questbridge Finalist, although I blame my financials because I was way over the income limit. I got accepted for their Explore Bowdoin program, which is a …

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7 months ago
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Should I put a college course I took over summer on my transcript if I got a B?

I took a public health course over summer, and I ended up not having access to it for a really long time due to tech problems, however I had to rush my big case study and ended with a B. I obtain coll …

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7 months ago
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Is it possible for me to get into UNC Chapel Hill?

Hi, im a HS senior and UNC Chapel hill is my dream school basically. I'm currently a straight A student, but i failed most of my classes during my freshman covid year and wasn't eligible for honors cl …

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7 months ago
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Should I submit Q1 Grades

I’m applying to Stanford REA, which has an optional self-report for Q1 grades. Over the last 3 years, I have gotten a 4.0 UW which is shown by my submitted transcript, however this last quarter I got …

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7 months ago
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How can I get more aid?

Hi everyone,

I'm EDing to UPenn, my dream school, and I've come to realize I may not be able to afford it after speaking with my parents. The sticker price for tuition is $89,000, and my parents have …

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7 months ago
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Should I include a passion project still in progress?

I have been working on a magazine and website for my mothers boutique set to launch next year. I am estimating it will bring 20% increase in viewership and was wondering if I should put in my common a …

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