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Tips on how to have a strong application for UCSB CCS.

Am looking for tips from people who have gone through process of application or have mentored those who have applied to CCS on how to craft a strong application.

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How are essays evaluated her? Can I trust the opinions of the person who reviews my essay?

Just wanted to know.

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Are "sob stories" a strong essay for common app to get into selective colleges?

I've heard that some colleges don't like it when you write about a sad thing that happened in your life or a "pity story" on your application, but I feel like my "sob story" would be really beneficial …

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In the absence of summer programs, are coursera offerings from universities worthwhile?

I was planning on attending a program at a university this summer but it was cancelled. I know many elite schools have offerings on coursera. Will taking them help with college admissions at all eithe …

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Which colleges take weighted GPA?

I was just at a webinar and I noticed that UW only takes an unweighted GPA and mine is not so hot. It's a 3.63. I was calculating my chance of getting into some colleges and I was wondering which coll …

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5 years ago
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What are my chances of Test Optionals

I was wondering what my chances would be if I did a test optional at a non selective school? Would it increase or decrease?

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How are extracurricular activities evaluated for students who have transferred to many different high schools?

I am currently a junior. When I graduate, I will have 3 high schools that I have attended. As you can imagine, it is hard to be consistent with extracurricular activities when I have not had enough ti …

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Should I submit an SAT score to test-optional UCs?

I am a current junior and will be graduating 2021. My SAT score is a 1320 and I was going to take the March one until it got canceled. I was also going to take a ACT as I was doing better in practices …

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How can I get a summer internship during these times?

I really want a summer internship this summer not only to explore my potential major, but also to make my college application more impressive. However, many summer internship applications are either c …

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Is my schedule rigorous enough for my senior year?

So I got my preliminary coursework from my counselors and want to know if it looks rigorous enough for Top 20 colleges. Some context: my high school has 5 AP options for that I could potentially take. …

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What is the acceptance rate for cs at UIUC?

I am currently a Junior, and I was wondering what the admission rate would be for cs at UIUC.

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Should I do duel enrollment my senior year of high school?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I have a 4.0 GPA and I take all honors and AP Classes, as well as varsity tennis and clubs. I am really nervous for my freshman year of college because I kno …

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Would it hurt you if your spike is not that much related to the subject you want to major in?

I’m a freshman at a public high school in Canada and I’m planning on applying to one of the ivy schools. I don’t have any spikes currently but I’m planning on making debate and math my spikes since I …

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Should I take social sciences all four years if I’m planning on applying to Harvard/Yale college?

I’m a freshman in Canada and I’m planning on applying to the ivy schools. I’m just wondering if I should take social sciences and what subjects would u recommend me to take?

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What does a good “tell your story” essay look like?

Listen, I’m as average as they come, but almost every single college I’m thinking about applying to wants a “what’s your story” or a “what makes you unique” essay. I literally don’t know, so what are …

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Could affirmative action actually be beneficial for me (Asian Filipino male) if I contrast the stereotypes?

I'm currently a junior at a below-average high school in New York. I scored a 1450 on the SAT, have a 4.0 unweighted GPA, with emphasis on the medical field, as I eventually want to go to PA school w …

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Will taking Multivariable Calculus look better to colleges compared to AP Calculus BC as an Engineering Major?

I am currently a Junior taking AP Calculus AB and I qualify for taking Multivariable Calculus next year as a senior. However, the teacher who is teaching the class at my school is really harsh and is …

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If I'm concerned about my classes, is it more important to take classes pertaining to what I want to do in life?

Hi I'm a freshman, and really overwhelmed about quite a lot of things. I'm in the middle of deciding if I should take AP Euro, a class that gives me an extra grade bump but does not involve my medical …

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How can I work on standing out on Ivy League applications?

I am a sophomore and I have a 4.4 GPA and a 1320 SAT (I am going to take it again after studying more). I have gotten straight A's throughout high school and I am taking the hardest classes offered at …

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What should I rank Girl Scout Gold Award in the extracurricular rankings?

Since there is no Scouting category on the collegevine extracurricular rankings, what ranking (A-J) corresponds with a Girl Scout Gold Award?

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