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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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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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2 years ago
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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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Free summer remote interships for 2024

(I am not a US citizen)fields of interest would be life sciences and medicine

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AP Seminar or Ap LIT

Hello! So I wanna go towards more of a stem major like comp sci. But not sure yet! Although I believe that Ap seminar would be more beneficial towards a stem major, I’m not that interested in it. For …

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AP Seminar and or AP English Literature

Which one should I take if I plan to choose computer science or health care as a career path?

They’re both in 11th grade only so…

I am in tenth grade tight now, (only one AP so far as my school didn’t …

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Should I take AP Calc AB and then BC or go straight to BC

I am a current sophomore and I need help with picking my classes. Will taking calc AB next year instead of going straight to BC hurt me for college admissions? I was planning on taking AB next year an …

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What exactly is enough?

This is kind of a repost, but I need an answer to one of the biggest questions: Am I doing enough to get into the Ivy League? I plan to take around 14 AP classes by the end of high school, 6ish honors …

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How can I make my admission process stand out?

Hi! I’m a sophomore right now. As I said, in my other questions in college fine, I said that my high school had only one or two students they got into top universities like one ivy league and I’m not …

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Junior Year Schedule

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I wanted some advice on my junior year schedule…..these are the classes I am planning to take - Dual enrolment English and U.S. History, AP PreCalculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and Physi …

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2 years ago
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What major should I pick?

I am a junior and have trouble deciding what interests me most. My dream school is Smith and I don't know if I should go into a STEM major or humanities or what I want to do. I have many interests all …

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I need help with my future Sophomore schedule

Hello! I am currently a freshman taking these classes

Foundation of AI

Accel Geometry gifted

AP Human

9th grade gifted language arts

Biology gifted

Health

Spanish 1

Gifted is the same as the honor level. Als …

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2 years ago
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EC help? Which ones should get the ax?

Hey all! I need some help with formulating my ECs. I know that people stress quality over quantity so I want to cut down on some of my current ECs. I plan on applying to T20s for med or business. Let …

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Thoughts and Reccomendations on my extracurricular plan

Hi there! I'm currently a high school freshman, and I've been making a list of extracurriculars I plan to do next year and in the future. My dream job is to be a costume designer/fashion or art histor …

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How do low transfer grades affect your application

I am currently in Junior year of highschool and have a semester left. I am trying to get into top CS schools, but I am not sure how I will fair considering the steep competition.

I transferred from my …

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