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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

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Seven Sister Colleges

So the seven sister colleges are partnered with ivy leagues and i can’t decide whether I want to major in economics or something in business. Most of the liberal arts colleges don’t offer business maj …

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Can colleges see my college vine email if I turn on profile visibility?

I want to make my profile visible to colleges and admission officers, but I am using a personal email for college vine. I do not want to get college emails from this account, and would rather get them …

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does Uc berkely have any major for medcine

i wanna be sure before i start applying since i wanna study gyneacology

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Does Penn compare students from the same school?

This actually might be a more general question for all Ivies/T10s, but at my school at least half the grade will probably apply to UPenn due to our location and because a few get in every year. (You c …

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Health Science Programs

If you live in Michigan, are there any health science summer programs available for free or affordable price?

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Extracurriculars for aspiring pre-med?

My school only offers the Health Occupations Students of America club, so other than that and my science classes (AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Psychology) I have no idea how to show college admissions …

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Online affordable AP COURSES?

I am a almost a junior now and I haven't taken 1 AP course also. I have signed up for AP comparative and American government. So only 2 and planning to take few more during my senior year to get into …

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Bioethics

I am starting to become really passionate about bioethics and the ethics of medicine and health care. I think this is what I want to major in in college as I go on a pre-med track. I'm currently a jun …

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Ideas for extracurriculars/passion projects during the pandemic?

I want to have some ideas for at-home extracurriculars and passion projects to help strengthen college admission. This post might inspire others as well, so put your thoughts.

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Extra curriculums for architect major?

Hi, so I am an international student that is interested in pursuing architecture. We don't have extra curriculums here in my country like in the US and the resources are very limited. Does anyone have …

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How much does a strong extracurricular spike matter for top schools?

Out of my ~10 extracurriculars, about 4-5 are science/STEM related. I am premed and plan to major in biology or the biomedical sciences. I want to know if more of my extracurriculars should be STEM re …

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American Idol vs. College

In the fall of 2022, I plan to audition for American Idol (auditions are held in mid-August-early-September). This is also when I'm supposed to start college. Should I wait until the spring of 2023 to …

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How much do colleges, specifically 7 year medical programs, care about extracurriculars?

I have a 3.88 unweighted GPA, and a 4.4 weighted GPA as a high school sophomore. I understand that they want demonstrated interest, however, I am taking many healthcare-related classes such as Princip …

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Which university is good for Master in Public health for international students

Grade 3.5

B.Sc. nursing

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is taking APs and college courses in freshman helpful or just waste of time?

Hi! I am in 9th grade taking APHG and I got C in first semester, but now I have a B.

which makes W GPA of 3.67 and UW GPA of 3.83 I also took a college course in local community college which will h …

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Is Duke's music school easier to get accepted into?

My GPA is 3.89 on a 4.0 scale and a 4.25 on a 5.0 scale. I got a 28 on my ACT (I'm retaking it in June 2021), and I've been recognized by numerous organizations, and I've won plenty of awards. I write …

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Help with choosing major for applications

Hi all! I am currently a junior and I've heard that gender and major can affect your chances of getting into college. Currently, I have psychology with a pre-med track as my intended major, I am aware …

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Should applicants pay for CSS profile?

I am junior high school student. I have 3.9 GPA and interested in applying for scholarship at Bennington college.

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I dont have any community service hours because of covid I need advice on other activities that can boost my application

I'm a confused international student applying to universities in the united states. I have good test scores but my activities are slacking.

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Duke's School of Music

Duke is my dream school. Unfortunately, the tuition is excruciating (before financial aid, of course). The acceptance rate is about 9%. If I audition for Duke's school of music, will I have a better c …

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