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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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10 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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What precollege program is more beneficial, LEDA or Questbridge?

Hello! I'm currently doing research and I'd like to apply to some pre-college programs next year! So far, I've been getting various recommendations to apply to Questbridge College Prep Scholars and LE …

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3 years ago
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Why do people feel discouraged when they have gotten F in their exam?

I have noticed a lot of people given up because they failed in exam. Why shouldn't they learn how to try harder and challenge themselves to be the best and not feel discouraged. How do you guys feel a …

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3 years ago
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Can you still get into an Ivy with a lower GPA?

I am very interested in Boston University and UPENN, but my gpa is a 3.4. Math caused my gpa to go down a hefty amount, but writing is my best subject. Are there any other tips for getting in with a l …

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3 years ago
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should i even take this AP Bio exam?

so a few things.

1. i haven't learned much all year since i’ve been doing online school because of corona.

2. the major i’m planning to do doesn’t necessarily give college credit for this exam based on …

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3 years ago
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Does Cu denver have nursing classes?

I want to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist. I just don't know if the college I want to go to has classes that help with that.

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3 years ago
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Taking Summer Classes for GPA Boost

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior and was wondering if I should take community college classes over the summer to boost my GPA a little more, I am already enrolled in 2 virtual summer honors classes bu …

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3 years ago
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Which is a better EC

Would starting a blog that deals with finance and economics be good or

Create trading algorithms that screen for stocks and automates trading

Glee🥶

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3 years ago
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Act Scores, College, Admission

The minimum act score for the school I'm aiming for is 22 in math and reading, and 19 in English. I'm unsure of getting 22 in the math subscore act I just took. If I score a lil under the 22 math scor …

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3 years ago
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Computer Science Internships, Research Programs, etc

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anybody knew of any free virtual/remote opportunities related to computer science that I can do this summer. Specifically, does anybody know of any opportunities for re …

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3 years ago
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What colleges are going test optional for class of 2022 and 2023?

I know so many colleges that have been test-optional this year, but I haven't heard anything for classes of 2022 and 2023. I heard some say they'll let people know this summer but didn't say what clas …

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3 years ago
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Is a 3.6 gpa involving freshmen and sophomore year good?

Math took a toll on my gpa.

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3 years ago
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Can ED to another school if I want University of Southern California's Early App Deadline

I know that USC doesn't have early action or early decision, but for merit scholarship consideration applicants have to apply by December something. Does anyone know if I can ED to schools like Vander …

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3 years ago
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AP Exam Scores on App???

So I’m taking 4 APs next year (senior year). When I apply I won’t have my scores ready for those classes. Will I be able to submit my scores later on when I get accepted?

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3 years ago
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MIT or Stanford??

BEAVER OR TREE?

Would like to get responses based on Research, Funding to Research, Student Life, and Intensity of Academics.

 
MIT.
48%
 
Stanford.
51%
Poll closed33 votes
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3 years ago
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Is there a way to raise my GPA in senior year

I currently have 3.46 GPA, is there anyway i can try to raise my GPA to a 3.5 in my senior year ?

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3 years ago
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International Students??

Any international students here?

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3 years ago
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What do you guys think about failure?

pls guys do you think that failure is a good experience or a bad experience.

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3 years ago
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Is it possible to get into a school like UNC Chapel Hill with grades dropping the way mine are?

Since I am still taking the calculus class and other classes currently, I am worried about my grades and GPA. I will admit it's been troubling to motivate myself to actually learn -- I have two Bs and …

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3 years ago
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@EliasMIller MIT Ultimate guide soon?

Do you guys think you could post an MIT ultimate guide or a how to get into MIT in the future?

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3 years ago
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College Vine Chancing Engine now updated with Test-Optional

If you have a chancing profile with a college list, I wanted to share that CV's chancing engine has been updated to account for submitting vs. not submitting a test score. This Winter, you may have ob …

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