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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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4 years ago
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Will taking Multivariable Calculus look better to colleges compared to AP Calculus BC as an Engineering Major?

I am currently a Junior taking AP Calculus AB and I qualify for taking Multivariable Calculus next year as a senior. However, the teacher who is teaching the class at my school is really harsh and is …

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4 years ago
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If I'm concerned about my classes, is it more important to take classes pertaining to what I want to do in life?

Hi I'm a freshman, and really overwhelmed about quite a lot of things. I'm in the middle of deciding if I should take AP Euro, a class that gives me an extra grade bump but does not involve my medical …

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4 years ago
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How can I work on standing out on Ivy League applications?

I am a sophomore and I have a 4.4 GPA and a 1320 SAT (I am going to take it again after studying more). I have gotten straight A's throughout high school and I am taking the hardest classes offered at …

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4 years ago
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What should I rank Girl Scout Gold Award in the extracurricular rankings?

Since there is no Scouting category on the collegevine extracurricular rankings, what ranking (A-J) corresponds with a Girl Scout Gold Award?

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4 years ago
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Extracurriculars for BS/MD

hi everyone! I wanted to ask what other extracurriculars I can do to strengthen my BS/MD application. I am currently a sophomore, rising junior.

The current EC's I have are:

Science Olympiad, Model UN, …

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4 years ago
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Any tips on applying to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an out of state applicant?

I am a junior in high school and am hoping to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall. I live in Oklahoma. Is there any tips to strengthen my application to UIUC? What are …

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4 years ago
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Interest v Affinity

What is the difference between interest and affinity groups?

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4 years ago
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animal rights club name ideas??

hi there! i'm currently a freshman and attend a private school in ca. I have a passion for animals and wanted to start an animal rights club at my school but can't decide on a name! I'd love for it to …

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4 years ago
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Is it appropriate to reach out to professors in your major of interest and if so how should I go about it?

I'm interested in learning more about the economics department at one of the schools I'm interested in attending. Is it ok to ask a professor about what the classes are like and their research or shou …

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4 years ago
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Should I apply for scholarships?

My family makes less than $60,000 a year. Ive heard that private schools will cover up most of that tuition if thats the case. Is that true? If so, would it hurt to apply to outside scholarships on we …

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4 years ago
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2019 taxes filed and it's significantly lower than 2018, will this help me get an increase in grants/scholarships?

I need to negotiate my grants/scholarships before the May 1st deadline. My parents have completed their 2019 taxes and it's significantly lower than 2018, can I submit this to my chosen college for an …

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4 years ago
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Stanford or Harvard

being an international British student, which s better to apply REA for psychology/neuroscience majoring? Also considering financial aid and other offerings for each schools and why. what happens if I …

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4 years ago
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Do you have a list of colleges that are taking early admission ?

What colleges are taking Class of 2021 early acceptance based on GPA's ExtraCurricular , and Essays since SAT's and ACT's have been cancelled ? Where would I find them ?

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4 years ago
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What SAT score is too low that should I not submit?

With schools providing the option to not submit scores, what would probably be the breakoff point where it's probably best not to submit your SAT scores if you have any lower than that to competitive …

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4 years ago
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How do colleges rank high school difficulty. Is Forest Hills High NY more difficult than Benjamin Cardozo High NY?

I got an offer to transfer to Forest Hills High School from Benjamin N Cardozo, both in New York. According to US News Report, Forest Hills High is better ranked than Cardozo by 1,000 schools. If I sw …

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4 years ago
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Since most schools are test optional now, when should you choose to upload scores?

Most schools are stating that they are "Test Optional", however, this raises the question of whether it is beneficial or hurtful to upload your scores.

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4 years ago
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Are there any good computer science internships for high school students?

I am a student who is currently learning python, and I find coding quite interesting. I was wondering if there are any internship opportunities in CS for high school students, but I can't seem to find …

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4 years ago
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How do I see my chances for individual schools?

I entered my profile info. I want to explore individual schools, not just the ones on my suggested list.

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4 years ago
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What do admissions look for in British students

Which university in the US suits well for psychology and neuroscience program? From top universities to normal.

My main four colleges are: Princeton, Stanford, UChicago and Johns Hopkins.

I am a British …

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4 years ago
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If in person opportunities are cancelled over the summer, how should I try to get more extracurriculars/volunteer hours?

Right so, I’m a junior in high school, and I have a few extracurriculars I think are pretty good such as being a part of the National English Honors Society and working with the Boys and Girls Club fo …

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