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I received a low score on the SAT Essay, should I still send SAT scores?

So I didn't know you can't send your sat scores without the essay and I received a low score on the essay. My overall sat score is good for the schools I am applying too but im wondering if I should e …

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can i enter my pre-act scores?

im in the 11th grade and i havent taken the act or sat only the pre-act should i enter that in my profile?

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Which universities have the strongest STEM program?

Which universities have strong STEM programs and are also research oriented? Please recommend me some safety schools for STEM majors too

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Is 770 in Physics sat subject score worth submitting?

took Physics SAT 2 and got 770, should i submit the score ?(Iam an IB student only took one year of physics and self studied second year physics in summer , before taking the test)

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Does it REALLY look better to have b's in honors and AP classes than A's in standard classes?

Hi! I went into sophomore year with a 4.0, taking 2 AP's and 2 Honors classes out of the 6 classes I am taking this year. Unfortunately, in honors math, I have an 84 and I don't see any possible way f …

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If my unweighted GPA is a 3.65, is there anyway I can get a scholarship anywhere?

I am really smart but I wasn't my Freshman year and it ruined my cumulative GPA, I have really big goals for college but no money

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Should I send an SAT Subject Test score of 750 to top universities?

I took the SAT Biology (Molecular) Subject Test and got a score of 750 which is the 78th percentile. I am applying to universities like the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Brown Univer …

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How to list self studying German as an activity of my Common App?

For the past few months I have been self studying German through programs like Duolingo and other online resources so I can better communicate with my boyfriends bilingual family. I would like to repo …

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Will a C in health ruin your transcript?

My unweighted gpa is a slacking 3.82; meanwhile my weighted gpa is a 4.61. This is largely because I’ve had a C in health and multiple B’s in other courses during the finale of the 2019-20 academic ye …

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Does North Carolina a and t have a entrepreneurship program?

Wondering if North Carolina a and t has a entrepreneurship program

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The difference between a major in Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry? Which is best for med-prep?

Greeting CollegeVine,

Looking into schools, I stumbled upon a very general question (noted above) and I wish to know which major grants the best preparation for medical school and gives the best opport …

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Interview Questions

I have an interview with an Honors College alum next week and I just wanted to see if anyone had any tips or suggested questions to ask? I am a very anxious person so I want any I could plan ahead for …

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If my SAT score is 1560, is it worth improving my score to a 1570+ or should I take SAT Subject Tests?

I scored a 780 in math and I feel like I can improve that to perhaps an 800, or I can take SAT Subject Tests in Math and Chemistry and try and get 800s on those. I'm applying to schools like the Unive …

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Are the Duke and University of Michigan "Community" Essays the same?

Duke University and the University of Michigan both have an essay prompt that's asking for you to talk about a community you are a part of. The Michigan one is required, while the Duke one is optional …

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Should I apply musical theatre or music?

I have been doing musical theatre and commercials since I was 11, but I really want to apply to U of Miami for their Musicianship, Artistry Development, and Entrepreneurship bachelor and I'm not sure …

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Does Extracurricular Really Affect My Chance?

I am top ranked in my graduating class and I get along well with all my teachers. However, I don’t have much extracurricular activities because I had issues with transportation and at home. I was wond …

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Digital magazine

Hi,

So one of my schools requires a list of books submission. Are digital magazines considered books? It's a very informative one about Science etc

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Can I submit SAT scores after Early Decision deadline?

I took the SAT on November 7th, after submitting the common app on Nov 1st. For my ED college (Carnegie Mellon University) I selected the box that said that I didn't want my SAT scores to be considere …

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Is waiting for decisions the worst part?

So, I’ve applied to 14 schools already (before the Nov. 1 deadline) with five RD applications left to go. While I’m happy that I was able to turn in all of the applications with time to spare, I’m sti …

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Where is kinesiology/physical therapy in the chancing profile when you are trying to select majors?

I can't seem to find kinesiology/physical therapy as an option for majors in the chancing profile. The closest I can find to it is public health. Do you guys know what it's called in the chancing prof …

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