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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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I want to study at mit usa I need complete admission process and want scholarship also i need to know is sat required

I have comleted 10th grade ana secure 92%marks ad 1027/1100 now in 2nd year más want to entre MIT in 2021 i also preparing IELTS

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Should I email colleges admissions counselours?

Some people tell me I should but I don't know what to say.

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Improvement in PACT to ACT

So in the single ACT practice test I’ve taken I scored a 21 despite taking the PSAT score which translated to a 26 ACT score. What I’m saying is I have no clear guess on what my PACT or ACT score will …

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how many times should I take tha SATs?

I heard that the amount of time I take the SATs can affect my acceptation percentage. I really want to take it more than once so I can get the score but someone told me it is better to take it only on …

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making changes to Common App Essay

If I want to change the Common App Essay for a particular college, after having submitted my applications to a few colleges, will the changes I make appear in applications that I have already submitte …

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What to do when the CommonApp Essay is "optional"

As I was finalizing my UPitt application, I realized that the main personal statement was listed as "optional". However, UPitt has 4 other 'supplemental' essay prompts, one prompt in which I could jus …

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What teacher should I ask for Recommendation letter?

I need two recommendation letters from teachers for my college requirement. Will it look bad to admission deans if I ask Korean teacher for rec letter while my first language is korean? I am not a int …

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Are Course works mandatory for IVYs?

Advanced Placement and Honors and other stuff are not provided in my school. Am I at a disadvantage? If not the acceptance rates should be calculated according to that.

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Hi, so what is the average GPA, SAT, ACT, and AP scores for the biology program at the University of Nebraska?

I was wondering what was the minimum requirements to get into the biology program.

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What are some of the biggest scholarships students can apply for?

I'm a sophomore student in Southern California, and I really need to start planning/searching for scholarships because my family won't be able to pay for my tuition when I go to college.

What are some …

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What is threshold for FAFSA, do they stop giving aid after someone's income is over 70k,80k,100k,150k,200k?

I know you should apply for FAFSA, but I just wanna know what I can expect from it.

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Is creating a database an extracurricular ?

At my house we have 500+ books and I know how to create databases and such.this is a long term project that I have planned and I am wondering if it could be considered as an extracurricular or would i …

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When should I submit an application for rolling admissions colleges?

I'm applying to the University of Pittsburgh. I am wondering when to submit my application to the college, since they have rolling admissions. For context, all standardized testing has been completed …

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What are the most accurate "chance-me" websites available for free?

I know we aren't allowed to ask about our chances here, so I won't do that. However, I would like to know what everyone thinks the most accurate or useful (free) chance-me websites out there are. This …

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SAT

Hi,

I don't know how well prepared I am for the ACT/SAT and I live in an area where covid cases are pretty high. Factoring all of these in... Can anyone give me any advice as to whether I should take t …

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so basically my sat test is on oct 3rd and my prep is not very good like 10% maybe how do i prepare for it???

iam a highschool student in my A2

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How can I talk about both my work and volunteer experience in the Common App essay?

I want to write an essay about both my work and volunteer experience, and how they overlap. Any suggestions on how I should do so?

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How can I explain a poor school report on my applications?

Hi there! I am a senior, and my top choice is Wake Forest. I go to a small Baptist school that doesn't offer many rigorous classes. I took every single rigorous course available to me, and I thought t …

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Tier A, B, C?

Can someone give me an idea what a "Tier G" activity is?

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