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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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How do you build a resume to get into extracurricular activities?

Hello! I am attempting to get into a variety of selective programs such as the Senate Page Program, National Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team, Economics for Leaders, Clark Scholars Program, and …

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3 years ago
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Any college consultant recommendations?

I really want to join a college consulting program. However, I will have to pay for it myself, and there are many options. Are there any college consultants/consulting companies that you would recomme …

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3 years ago
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Applying Test-Optional?

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According to most sources I've viewed, my sat score is 100-150 points lower than the middle 50% of students accepted to my preferred college. With strong extracurriculars, reccomendations, and a …

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3 years ago
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How Far Up Can A Legacy Go?

I'm planning on applying to a college that my great-great-grandparents, great-grandparents, grandparents, and my father all attended. Would it be possible to list all of these under the legacy section …

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3 years ago
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Will going to a vocational school look good when applying to college?

So I am a sophomore going into my junior year. Recently I have applied and been accepted into a vocational school to finish off my 11-12th grade years. The only issue is that at this vocational school …

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3 years ago
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What community colleges have the cheapest tuition rate for out of state students. I live in OHIO

I am looking for cheap community colleges. That I can apply to. Other things include Test-Optional, Not really selective, And has a variety of AA degree options.

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3 years ago
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is community service important?

I am a volunteer at a vet clinic where I help out in the kennels like five hours a week. It isn't really community service but I wanted experience with animals and live in a pretty rural place and did …

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3 years ago
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Regular highschool-> homeschool/GED ??

So basically I’m an international student from east Asia who’s been here for about three years now(sorry if there are some grammar mistakes) My grades are just okay i guess just regular student, taki …

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3 years ago
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Extracurricular Activities

I am a high school junior. I've been nominated to represent my state for numerous organizations, awarded by the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, and recommended to join countless services. Sounds a …

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3 years ago
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My mother attended a small school and received a certificate, as did my stepfather. Am I a first-generation student?

Hello!

Both of my parents went to OSU-Newark, COTC, and my mother attended Bradford College, but neither of them received a degree (only a certificate). Am I considered a first-generation student?

I thi …

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3 years ago
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I'm a bit confused as to how to go about my college ap: Pre-med?? or Major in one of the sciences??

Does anyone know any scholarships available for international students

Reggie, Mfantsipim School

Yet to write SAT/ACT

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3 years ago
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How many days do you have to wait to receive mail that you got accepted or denied into college.

I attend Mount Pleasant High School and I am in the 9th grade.

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3 years ago
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How would I approach this scholarship essay question? (1000 words max)

Please incorporate the following topics into the content of your essay:

1. How will your course of study contribute to your future career plans, and why have you chosen this path?

2. Tell us about a tim …

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3 years ago
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How do you pick what things to put and not put in your college essay?

For the essays that allow you to describe yourself, what exactly should you say? Should you mention the disease you were diagnosed with? Should you mention your spelling bee victory? Should you mentio …

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3 years ago
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Advice for high school students pursuing career in education

I'm a junior who is interested in studying education at college and pursuing a career in that field as well. I mainly want to focus in educational policy and administration. I don't see this path to b …

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3 years ago
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How to explain my sudden drop in GPA to colleges

During the last week of my 2nd quarter and beginning of my 3rd quarter, I had considerable drop in my GPA. My school does a whole grade point system and I am usually a solid B+/A student but now my g …

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3 years ago
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Guarantee answer from expert feature

Hi! On one of my posts I accidentally requested an answer from an expert and I got 20 karma taken away. Based on the wording, "Guarantee an answer from an expert for 20 karma," I thought it meant that …

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3 years ago
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Which colleges are best for finance?

Hi! I am considering colleges right now but I'm not sure which ones will help me best land a job in investment banking. Any advice helps. Thank you!

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3 years ago
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Business Majors

If any, what are Business majors like at UPenn?

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3 years ago
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How should I calculate my GPA?

Gpa at my high school is calculated differently than the standard GPA. For example, A- at my school is 3.667 instead of the standard 3.7. Because of this, my GPA is lower than what it will be if I ca …

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