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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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3 years ago
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should you mention your personal essay in other essays ?

I want to mention my personal essay in a supplemental essay for why I want to go to "blank" university. is that something I should stay away from?

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3 years ago
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Sat

I am not able to change my sat date which is 8 may as it is not showing any other date.

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3 years ago
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Science Fair

Anyone have advice on starting a science fair project? I’m not sure how to conduct research without a professor or lab.

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3 years ago
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My school changed their weighting scale...

When I was in 9th and 10th grade, my school kept our GPAs unweighted. When I started 11th (which I am in currently), they switched to weighted, non-retroactive. This obviously upset me, seeing as I ha …

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3 years ago
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Do colleges use GPA from counselor report or transcript

My transcript has no GPA but has the mark of every class but my counselor report has my GPA for 11th grade which is high for me so will colleges use that GPA or average my transcript?

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3 years ago
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IB Diploma with a few C’s on the report card

I will graduate with an IB diploma, but have 2-3 C’s on my report card, mostly freshman year. Will this hurt my opportunity to get into a top public university? Other than freshman band, every class I …

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3 years ago
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to what extent will stereotypes affect my admission process

hi yall. this post may seem weird or a bit confusing but I'm a rising senior and an east Asian planning on applying to US colleges majoring in religious study + (middle east) international affairs.

bec …

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3 years ago
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ED/Restrictive EA

Hi,

I am a prospective English major student. I will apply this year as an international student. In general, which school, according to you, is best for applying early decision/ restrictive early acti …

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3 years ago
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Ivy Worries

I am so stressed despite being a freshman, I am an African-American student and also a first generation American. This is what I'm worried about: I have a 3.94, Taking and AP History class next year, …

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3 years ago
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Will colleges be able to see my 12th grade classes and GPA?

When I apply for colleges after 11th grade, and I send my transcript, will they be able to see my classes and GPA from my 12th grade classes?

I'm a sophomore right now, and my GPA was really bad at th …

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3 years ago
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summer projects for rising seniors?

hey yall, i'm a rising senior and i'm also an international student. i will finish all my standardized testing by this summer and I'm looking for ways to improve my Ecs.

or maybe I should focus more o …

 
Essay (brainstorming)?
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EC
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3 years ago
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How to apply for humanities under graduation in Yale

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3 years ago
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How can I stand out?

How can I stan out in my school, because a lot of students there has the same passion as me. I passionate about going into the med field but my school focuses on the med field, so how do I stand out w …

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3 years ago
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If I get a Biology major, specializing in Genetics, is it equal to a Genetics major ?

Hey guys, I was looking up colleges with Genetics majors and found that the University of Chicago offers a Biology major, with a specialization in Genetics. Being an international student, I'm confuse …

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3 years ago
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Should I take the PSAT as an international student?

As an international student, I’m not eligible for a National Merit Scholarship. Is there any other reason why I should take the PSAT? What are other ways I can find scholarship opportunities?

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3 years ago
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Medical Summer Internship

I’m a high school junior interested in getting a medical or biology related internship (doesn’t have to be paid). I would love if it were in person, but I know this might be difficult because of Covid …

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3 years ago
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How do the Texas A&M universities compare to the Universities of Texas?

Hi!

This question is honestly pretty broad, but I was wondering how exactly do those two types of universities compare in terms of pre-med programs, environment, tuition, and housing.

Also! If you are a …

 
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3 years ago
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LaunchX Program

Hey!

Recently, I got admitted to the LaunchX Summer Program. Is this program worth the $6000 and will it boost my admission chances in prestigious colleges?

Thank you so much!

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3 years ago
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GPA baseline for Columbia, Penn, HYP

Hello all,

My unweighted GPA is 3.84, with a huge upward trend (3.97 over the last 2 years). I have taken the hardest courses possible. I am concerned, however, because I have read that the top Ivies d …

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3 years ago
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Most and least competitive Ivies?

Im looking for a more collaborative-based environment in terms of classes, studying, and academics within the Ivy league. Does anyone know (aside from Brown...) the most collaborative and most competi …

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