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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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9 months ago
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Chances vs acceptance rate

Hello,

If the chancing simulator says there is an x% chance, how should I understand that in the context of the acceptance rate of a university?

An example if the chancing simulator says 20% and the acc …

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9 months ago
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Is this college compatible with the Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative?

I'm in ninth grade and had an interest in the CSPI program. This is a dream school for me, so I was really hoping this school supported it.

EDIT: oop I thought I mentioned Clemson University! So sorry …

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9 months ago
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If my GPA is low what are other strong factors colleges look at.

I’m a senior in high school, and I’m beginning to start applying to colleges. I have a pretty good ACT score of 27, I’ve taken multiple honors classes, AP classes, and am currently doing Dual Credit c …

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9 months ago
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What are examples of IB classes.

What is a full description of an IB class

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9 months ago
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Better chance applying to Purdue University as Exploratory Studies, or as Engineering Technology?

I am a senior, had a rough first two years of high school due to covid, and would like to study Electrical Engineering Technology. Purdue is a "target" school for me according to collegevine, with a 5 …

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9 months ago
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what are the best extra curriculars for college admissions?

I’m in several clubs and honors societies and i’m interested in going to a competitive school such as NYU or BU. I see that the calculator lists organizations such as Interact and/or Key Club and NHS …

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9 months ago
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Do I have to take AP classes?

I am a part of my school's Computer Science program and all of the computer classes are AP. I am genuinely interested in these classes, but I don't want to take the test because I don't plan on majori …

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9 months ago
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How can I boost my college application and make use of gap year effectively?

Hi, I’m an international student from the Philippines and currently in 12th grade. When I was in 11th grade, right at the start of the school year, I faced personal troubles that led to deep depressio …

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9 months ago
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Can I submit an APUSH leq for the Princeton graded written paper requirement?

Hii! I'm planning on applying to Princeton in the fall but I'm stuck on the graded written paper requirement. I don't have any pieces of "expository" writing that are 2-3 pages in length. My only opti …

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9 months ago
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What can I do to make my college resume look better?

Hi, I’m currently in 11th grade and in the beginning of high school I had brain surgery, recover was long and difficult. It took 2 years for me to fully recover. I slipped with my grades and went thro …

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9 months ago
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Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment

I am currently taking Dual Enrollment with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and have accumulate over 6 credit hours on course for some more. Does this improve my overall chance of being accepted i …

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9 months ago
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Cosmetology/Esthetics

I want to become an esthetician and maybe go into more surgical part of it but idk what classes to take help pls

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9 months ago
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is it easier to transfer to a top 20 school or to apply as a first-year student?

I'm trying to apply to colleges like SMU and Ut Austin.

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9 months ago
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What are the best high school classes to take to be on a path to becoming a Registered Nurse at OU?

Grade - 11th

Gpa - 3.86

Strengths - Science & Math

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9 months ago
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Are APs that important?

Hi. I’m an international student and I’m planning on applying to college in the US. But sadly, my school doesn’t offer any APs or IB courses. Would that affect my application? Also I would apply test …

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9 months ago
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essay rough draft

hey!! so basically i only have the first draft (rough draft) done of my college essay so far done! i have the topic picked out and everything. i was just wondering on if i was falling behind or someth …

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9 months ago
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Chess Rating

Hi Advisor

Chess rating : What could be a decent score to be reported in college apps.

Do 1897 USCF rating counted a good rating to be reported in college apps.

Thanks

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9 months ago
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How to get into Harvard from Canada as an international student?

My GPA is barely 1.94 at University of Montreal, I play badminton. I do have a story where I didn’t know (I wasn’t that conscientious). I don’t know if there is in some way I can get into Harvard.

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9 months ago
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College Application

I am a current high school junior and would like to share my stats and ec’s and get feedback on what schools i have a shot at and what i can do to improve!

Intended major:

- psych and neuroscience doubl …

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9 months ago
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Common Application Topic

Hi! I am currently writing my common application, and I'm trying to avoid all of the "red flags" in a common app essay topic. Would that include writing about your intended field/major and how it affe …

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