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We’re pleased to announce that the Community Forum is now officially open once again.

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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

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How to increase my chances to get into Emory, Georgia tech, John Hopkins?

I am seeking admissions advice for attending Emory University or Georgia Tech in Georgia and later transferring to Johns Hopkins University for med studies. I have a 3.70 GPA, strong test scores (SAT: …

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Mid-Year Report

Hi, so I am a senior who has applied to numerous of colleges. I have received my mid-year report. I am very confused on what colleges need it however. When I look some up, it says they do require it h …

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Would Co Founding a Large Scale Roblox Group count as a EC?

Hello, I’m a 9th grader and was wondering if I could put this on college application in the future. For reference, the group had around 400-500k members in its prime making around 50 mil robux(which I …

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Should I take pre-calc or college stats?

Im going to be a senior next year. I was pretty set on taking college stats since you need a recommendation to take it and it would give me 3 college credits, but now I’m unsure. My friend is saying t …

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Calc AB Vs Calc BC

Hey guys.

I want to major in Mechanical Engineering. I'm a Junior, and I'm talking Honors Precalc atm. I got a B- last year, and I underestimate my ability in the class. I'm thinking of taking Calc AB …

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I have a 3.3 Gpa and im a sophomore can I get to a 4.0 and top ten of my class in 2 years?

I am a sophomore in High school I'm trying to get into west point USMA but I have a 3.3 GPA can I get it up to a 4.0 and be in the top ten in my class?

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Starting a club?

How would someone go about starting a club? I want to start a Math Honors Society at my school, as they don't offer it. My school does offer the NHS. How would I actually go about starting this club, …

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Rate the Junior Schedule

Hi all, I am a sophomore in high school with a 3.91 WGPA, I know thats not very good compared to most folks on here but I’m still proud of it :).

My potential schedule next year is:

English 11 Lit and …

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AP Lit and AP Chem

I am a sophomore, and for junior year I plan on taking AP lit and AP Chem and other APS. However, I heard that these two APS are really hard. So I am wondering if I should take both of them?? Pls let …

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Opinions on AP Chem

Hi! So I want to take AP chem next year!! But not sure as of now! My chem grade for last semester and right now have been 90+. But, I heard AP chem is really hard. So I don’t know if I should take it …

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My school don't have school counselor. What should I do

My school don't have school counselor, which is typical for my country. But my school did provide me all official document that I need for my application. So, I am wondering that can I still apply wit …

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How will qualifying for ISEF Science fair affect my chances?

I recently qualified for ISEF but I'm almost certain that my project won't get any awards. Is the achievement of qualifying for ISEF enough to boost my chances of admission, or will it not have much e …

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What specific extracurriculars would be good for a someone planning on majoring in Political Science?

Currently I'm in model UN, debate, student government, Science Olympiad, marching band, and Boy Scouts. I'm busy from September to October but I have nothing for the rest of the year. My goal is to st …

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My school don't have school counselor. What should I do

My school don't have school counselor, which is typical for my country. But my school did provide me all official document that I need for my application. So, I am wondering that can I still apply wit …

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If I plan on majoring in Computer Science or anything in the IT field, should I take CS50?

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I'm a sophomore currently taking the class for IT Fundamentals in school and other subjects. I plan to major most likely in IT...

I just found out about CS50 and it seems great! Do you think I shoul …

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Do I try for more extra-curriculars?

I'm currently a sophomore without any APs or college courses. In my junior year, I'm planning to take AP Biology and AP Language and Composition. (I'm not taking more APs because of the small amount o …

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What courses should I take?

Hi y'all, I am currently in 8th grade so I still have high school in front of me, I am planning to take aerospace engineering in UMich (or mechanical engineering as a backup option) and am planning to …

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AP CSP OR AP CSA

Hello! I don’t know if I should take AP comp sci principle or go straight into AP comp sci A. I want to take principles because I don’t really know much about coding and I want to start learning but I …

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What classes should I take next year?

right now (freshman year) i am taking

steam (all freshmen must take)

geometry/algebra 2 block

honors english

spanish 2

ap world history

health

honors bio

i have a weighted 4.5 GPA, i'm 12/277 in my class, i …

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How To Calculate SAT Score And Digital SAT Score?

Hello Friends, Here I Found One Great SAT Score Calculator And Digital SAT Score Calculator With Full of Advanced Features. But We Are Confused How To Calculate Here Here SAT Score And Digital SAT Sco …

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