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Update: Forum Posting Temporarily Suspended

We wanted to inform you that posting on CollegeVine’s community forum will be temporarily suspended for a few days as we work to mitigate some recent spam posts. While the forum will still be accessib …

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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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What does UPenn Wharton School of Business value most in undergraduate applicants?

Hi friends! I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight into what Wharton specifically looks for in an undergrad applicant. What is the general profile of students accepted to this program? A …

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3 years ago
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Ideas for extracurriculars for a major in business and international/global affairs?

I’m in North New Jersey, and I wanna do things that would try to show I have a passion for business and international/global affairs majors. I already have plenty to show that I do, however I’d like t …

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3 years ago
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SAT scores not great, should I submit?

I scored 1450 on my SAT and plan on applying to Northwestern for my ED. Should I report the score?

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3 years ago
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Can my private academy(hagwon) teacher be a other recommender?

In Korea, there's a thing called hagwon. It's similar to private academy or cram school or something... There's nothing exactly same thing in US. To briefly explain, if you having hard time to follow …

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3 years ago
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Submitting SAT Scores

I got a 1460 on the SAT and im unsure if I should submit to Duke. I plan on applying early decisiom.

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3 years ago
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Should I submit my ACT?

My absolute top school in Fall 2020 Common Data Set had an average ACT range of 29-33. My best test was a 30 Math 29 Reading 27 English 28 Science 29 Composite. Im going to be going into a CompSci/Bus …

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3 years ago
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What should I write my college essay about?

Hello, so I'm a senior and some of my colleges applications are due November 1. But I have been stuck on mi essay topic for months. I have various topics that I'd like to talk about, but I don't which …

 
How life in the US changed me and impacted me
23%
 
My love for my country
11%
 
My love for my hobby and how has that helped me
27%
 
the most traumatized thing that happened and how it change me
37%
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3 years ago
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Should I worry about the PSAT?

I am a High School freshman and I have my PSAT tomorrow. I don't feel prepared for the PSAT at all and so my question is should I be worried about it?

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3 years ago
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Where can I show colleges that I got perfect score on an AP exam?

Another related question, is it good enough to even mention on the application (I'm asking this as I self-studied for the exam because my school doesn't offer AP classes)?

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3 years ago
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Common App Immigrant/Cultural Essay

So I have doubts about my essay being too generic. I'm currently talking about how I lived in India for three years (ages 7-10) and how that pushed me to be different socially and academically current …

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3 years ago
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Should i apply with the SAT or not?

Hi, i'm a latina student that wants to apply early decision to Columbia with financial aid. My gpa is around 4.0, my extracurriculars are really good (a lot of science research, community service, etc …

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3 years ago
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Should I explain grade changes caused by trauma?

From 7th grade to ninth grade, I experienced a series serious of traumatic events which affected my mental and physical health as well as my grades. More specifically, I was sexually abused for 3 ye …

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3 years ago
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Resume or List of Extracurriculars?

I am applying to Tulane and they have a place to upload a pdf of what is supposed to be a resume of a list of extracurriculars. Can someone help me find guidelines on making one, because I know there …

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3 years ago
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Can I say to colleges that I've earned the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award if I don't have the award in hand?

I'm a high school senior currently applying to college. I have accrued 350+ volunteer hours with a PVSA-certified organization but am unable to receive the physical award in hand before my college app …

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3 years ago
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Is it okay to list additional extracurricular activities in my additional information section on the common app?

I already have listed 10 activities on the activities list. I have a few more that I feel will add breadth to my application. Should I include them briefly in the additional information section?

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3 years ago
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CMU ACT Score Policy

Does anyone know what the ACT Score Policy is for CMU? I emailed one of the counselors and they said you needed to send all ACT Tests you've ever taken to them. I've taken five with one of them being …

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3 years ago
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Are Merit-Based Scholarships A Real Thing?

So I have recently found out that my parents make way more money than I thought. So I will not have access to any financial aid on a need-basis (or whatever it is called), so I have to somehow pay for …

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3 years ago
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College interview help

I'm a bit of an introverted person, so between that, the virtual setup, and nerves, I don't think I've been able to succeed in really engaging my interviewers thus far. So firstly, how do you know if …

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3 years ago
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School Offered SATs

I noticed that all the high school near me had a school offered SAT on October 13th, but mine did not, which led me to look at the next dates for school offered SAT dates. I asked my counselor if we w …

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Are my Extra Curriculars good enough?

I am an 11th grade student from India and I intend to pursue Comp Sci/Science majors. Up until the 10th grade, I was fully focused on getting educated in my own country, so I didn't pay attention to E …

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