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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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8 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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Optional resume submission for the Common App supplement, Vanderbilt

Would you recommend submitting a resume which is listed as "optional" on the form for colleges such as Vanderbilt? Since I don't have work experience, but do have tutoring and babysitting, I feel lik …

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3 years ago
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Shadowing on application?

So I spent some time shadowing doctors this year and was wondering how or if I could include it on my application. I want to show interest in medicine but would this count as an extracurricular even t …

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3 years ago
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Should I bring politics into my art portfolio?

So Im setting up my portfolio for various colleges (specifically ones in NY and PA), and Im planning to use work I did for a Social Justice Project. One of the drawings is about Donald Trump and the w …

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3 years ago
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Why could strong early applicants be deferred?

I am curious as to the reasons why very good students who apply early are often deferred to the RD application round? What kind of info do they want to receive?

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3 years ago
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Additional Info.—Can it be used to your advantage rather than a clarification statement?

I’m curious as to how exactly the “Additional Info. Section” of the common app essays can be used to “your advantage” as several websites and forums I’ve encountered have suggested that it can. Rather …

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3 years ago
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How do you explain AP Capstone?

I am a senior. I was told that most admissions officers do not know what AP Capstone is. The AP Capstone program requires you to complete AP Research and Seminar and receive a score of 3 or higher in …

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3 years ago
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Is it good or bad to name drop specific teachers and researchers when answering the " why this college " prompt?

I have gotten mixed advise on this and I am hoping to get a clearer answer. Some say it is good and will show admissions officers that you took time to research the college and others advise against i …

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3 years ago
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Is life for foreign students hard?

I'm from a 3rd world country and I am about to graduate

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3 years ago
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What course rigor would this be?

Where I live, the universities offer "AP" style classes in the sense that they are college-level courses, give a final exam based out of 5, and can give college credit within the universities particip …

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3 years ago
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Does applying to a college twice affect your chances of getting in ?

Hi, suppose you applied to schools in the previous year and never got in. How are your chances of getting into the same schools affected? Like is it even worth applying to those schools if you still f …

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3 years ago
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Ask and answer your own question.

I choose this prompt for mu supplement essay. would it be better to stick with the ones I've already received or should I go for this question and my question being "what makes us human" would this qu …

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3 years ago
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@CameronBameron Appreciation

This is a huge thank you to @CameronBameron for all her help in the CollegeVine Forums: I think she is probably the most helpful person out there, both in quality of answers and stats. In fact, she cou …

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3 years ago
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I work at my mothers restaurant and get paid for it, does that count as paid work????

I work at my mothers restaurant and get paid for it, does that count as paid work??????also, please help in writing the position/leadership

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3 years ago
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What should a regular Decision applicant be doing until March? Are there any suggestions?

Hello, as you may know regular Decision applicants need to wait until March/April. Please let us know what possible things we can do until the release dates, are there any paths to follow? Should we s …

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3 years ago
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Mentioned 3rd party university

I took courses online from edX, and one course that was particularly interesting was from MIT. I feel connected and it does give inspiration for me in studying the topic. Do I include this story menti …

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3 years ago
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Do you have to report ACT writing scores on the MIT application?

Hi! I have taken the ACT twice, both times with the writing test. But while my composite scores were great, my writing scores weren't so hot. Is it possible to not report them on the MIT application s …

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3 years ago
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How to redeem codes?

How does code remeem work?

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3 years ago
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Should I submit my SAT score?

I'm applying to Purdue University (main campus). I am applying as an intended major in computer science. On college vine- with my current score reports and courses- it says that Purdue is a safety sch …

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3 years ago
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How do you refer a friend?

I don't know what tag to put so I just put that. I got my friend to use this app and I don't know where to find my referral code

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3 years ago
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How do you determine what major you want to pursue?

junior, dual-enrollment program

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