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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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How many hours of class do you have?

Hello!

I've heard that an average american student spends less time in the classroom compared to a Brazilian student (which is my case), which would make it easier for you guys to have good ECs. Is thi …

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4 years ago
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If I don't take AP United States History, will it hurt my chances?

I'm thinkig about going to a UC and majoring in Political Science. Don't have room to fit in APUSH but my school offers it.

Also, do second semester senior year grades matter?

(School only offered APU …

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4 years ago
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SAT or ACT?

Those of you who took/studied for the SAT and ACT which one did you prefer/think was easier?

 
SAT
77%
 
ACT
22%
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4 years ago
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What should I do if my school doesn't have AP classes ?

Hi !

I'm from Brazil and schools here don't have AP classes, the difference is the level of difficulty of the schools.

What other options would you recommend, instead the AP classes, to make my aplicati …

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4 years ago
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How many AP classes did you take?

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4 years ago
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Which type of college did you get into?

Which type of college did you get into (Reach, Target, Safety, or none), and are/were you happy with the college you got accepted at?

 
Reach school 🥇
18%
 
Target school 🥈
37%
 
Safety school 🥉
12%
 
None of the above 🚫
31%
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4 years ago
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What was your favorite club/team in high school?

What was your favorite club/team in high school? Also, if the answer was other then type what it was.

(The reason I'm asking is that I want to know some good clubs/teams to join in high school and also …

 
Band/Choir/Orchestra 🎷🎺🎻
13%
 
Speech/Debate 🎙️🎤👨🏽‍⚖️
29%
 
Drama/Theater 🎥🎭🎎
5%
 
Other 🥇➗🈷️
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4 years ago
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What Is The University of Oxford Application Process Like?

Obviously, this can't be answered by most people, but for those who either know or have experienced the process, what was it like? What test scores were you required to submit? Interviews? Were there …

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4 years ago
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Hey all! Shravya from Livestreams here :) We want to hear what sorts of SAT/ACT test prep livestreams you'd like to see

We are planning on starting some new livestreams dedicated to standardized test prep and want to hear what sorts of videos will help you!

Here's some more info on each of the choices:

1. Content/topic …

 
Content/topic based (e.g. matrices, polynomials, etc.)
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Study zone/tutoring hours (drop by with questions)
12%
 
Detailed walkthroughs of SAT/ACT practice test sections
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4 years ago
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do writing workshops look good on your common app ?

I want to do the Sarah Lawrence and Kenyon young writers workshop next year

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4 years ago
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is summer@brown worth doing

i mean do colleges even care about it? I plan on majoring in econ and I want to take a writing course there

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4 years ago
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When and how to ask teachers for a letter of recommendation

I’m a high school junior and I’m wondering how to choose and ask which teachers to write me a letter of recommendation. Also, what approach is best? Thanks!

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4 years ago
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How did you feel about AP Environmental Science?

I'm thinking of taking it next year, but I am kind of on the fence. Some people say it is super easy, and others say it is difficult and boring. If you took it, what did you think of it?

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4 years ago
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Which AP exams are easiest to self study over the summer/in the school year?

I want to take more AP classes but I don't have any more space in my schedule. I would have to self-study the AP class and I would prefer to start in the summer. If you know any online platforms I can …

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4 years ago
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Students wanting to go to prestigious colleges, what are your stats?

I want to go to MIT for college (though I will be a Freshman in high school next fall) and I was wondering if anybody knew what GPA and SAT/ACT test scores would be "good enough" for colleges such as …

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4 years ago
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How many AP courses is good for a Magnet student trying to apply to an Ivy League?

Hello,

I'm a 9th grader at an all Magnet high school. So far I have taken 5 honor courses and 1 AP course. Im choosing my classes for next year and I would like to know how many AP courses should I tak …

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4 years ago
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Are my extracurriculars too generic? Should I just put a lot of work into these, or should I pick up more unique ec's?

For context, I have a 3.98 UW GPA (2 b's), and a 4.58 W GPA (5 honors classes, 5 college classes, 10 AP's). My ideal schools would be Dartmouth, Columbia, Cornell, UCLA, Williams, Duke, or NYU.

Okay, n …

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4 years ago
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Extracurricular Activities and Grades

I am a junior with a GPA of 4.1 and I am overall a good student. I am a link crew leader, am involved in like 3 clubs, have played a sport one year, have been in mock trial for 2 years and have volunt …

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4 years ago
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Should I take AP classes oversummer for the sake of a higher GPA?

Hello, I am really confused on this, as there seems to be ways for me to take AP classes over summer, like from BYU online courses, and an AP class is weighted for me so my GPA would be better(aiming …

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4 years ago
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Precalc over the summer?

Can someone help me find a pre-calc class that I would be able to complete over this coming summer? I am in 10th grade, but I want to take AP calc next year and AP comp sci or stats in 12th grade. Tha …

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