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What factors should I consider when choosing colleges to which to apply, besides my chances?

Since I cannot visit schools physically (even without COVID-19, I was not interested in flying across America), how should I pick the schools to which I should apply, even if I know I'm applying to x …

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What more can I do for extracurriculars? Is it too late?

I am currently a junior in high school. I am confident in my grades and test scores and I am taking the most rigorous course load available to me, but I'm worried my lack of extracurriculars will prev …

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Will children of African immigrants be compared to other children of African immigrants?

I notice that, on Collegevine, my odds increase when I include the fact that I am black. However, my parents did not come to the United States until the 1990s. Children of African immigrants typically …

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Will being number 15 seed in the National Political Science Bee (NPSB) enhance my college application?

I qualified for the National Political Science Bee (which is canceled) and scored 15th highest (10-way tie) on the qualifying exam. I entered it as a Tier B Non-Art Competition because I was in the to …

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How to brainstorm an idea for a college essay?

Hi, I am a junior in high school. How do you come up with an idea that is specific and unique for a personal statement essay? I am having some trouble doing this.:( I am still in high school but we h …

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School not showing up in search

I am searching for Southeast Missouri State University and it won’t appear or enter as typed to add to schools accepted

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How long is the admissions process?

I am a high school junior

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I am a student from India. Could you personalise it for me please ?

I am a student from India. I would like to enroll in schools in the US. I love your service and it is really helpful. Could you personalize it for me, please?

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Should I reach out and introduce myself to colleges?

I have heard many things when it comes to reaching out to colleges. Some say that you should, and it gives you a better chance of being known before you apply, and some say that its a waste of time an …

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What impact does activism have on the admissions process?

I do a lot of work in (primarily youth) activism. I've asked questions semi-similar to this but finally have enough karma to ensure an expert answer! Essentially, I am going to be a sophomore next y …

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What do I do if I haven't taken any SATs yet?

Evidently, the coronavirus has canceled many, MANY opportunities for me to take the SAT. My plan was to take it in May and in June, as I have been studying these past three months. I didn't feel prepa …

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Freshman Classes

Hello, i'm currently an 8th grade (class of 2024), and I'm going to be a freshman in high school next year.

I registered for courses, a little while ago, and I wanted to know if these classes would loo …

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Should I start writing/ my college apps. now?

I am currently on my spring break but requires to stay home and inside and complete online courses till the end of April(at least). I am going to apply to a lot of prestigious universities with a long …

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Which colleges have the best applied mathematics/statistics program?

I was wondering what top colleges (including Ivys or Ivy plus) have the best professors and courses in applied math/stats. Also, as a high school junior, I am planning to take AP stats next year and a …

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How should I improve my application for ivy leagues and prestigious schools?

I'm a junior in high school, and currently have a 4.0 GPA, though I'm not top 10 in my class(I go to a very big public high school, but I am in the top 10%). I'm in 4 extracurriculars (Student Gov., J …

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What is Net Price & Desired Price On CollegeVine Advocate

First time using College Advocate & really hoping that it can make a difference in talking with my top 2 Colleges (NSU/Nova Southeastern & FAU/Florida Atlantic University) because I really trying not …

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What are the best schools for sports broadcasting?

I'm a sophomore who is very competitive, with a 3.96 GPA on a 4.0 scale. I've wanted to be a sports broadcaster for the longest time, and would like some recommendations! I also wouldn't mind a combin …

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What can I do to make my application more competitive?

I'm a rising sophomore at a private school in Minnesota. It's known largely for competitive academics and a variety of very competitive sports teams and extracurriculars. I'm wondering what I can do …

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How to stand out to UC's with few AP classes?

This is my first time on CollegeVine!

Currently, I'm a junior in HS with only 2 AP classes (I took AP World in 10th and I'm taking AP English Lang now). I have taken 7 honors classes throughout my HS c …

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Berkley and UChicago are my top schools, what can i do to make myself standout?

I live out of state. I am currently am a sophomore in high school and I plan to take 11 APs over the course of these 4 years. I have a couple of leadership positions under my belt and I am 1 of 8 edi …

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