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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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Extracurriculars for BS/MD

hi everyone! I wanted to ask what other extracurriculars I can do to strengthen my BS/MD application. I am currently a sophomore, rising junior.

The current EC's I have are:

Science Olympiad, Model UN, …

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Any tips on applying to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an out of state applicant?

I am a junior in high school and am hoping to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall. I live in Oklahoma. Is there any tips to strengthen my application to UIUC? What are …

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Interest v Affinity

What is the difference between interest and affinity groups?

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animal rights club name ideas??

hi there! i'm currently a freshman and attend a private school in ca. I have a passion for animals and wanted to start an animal rights club at my school but can't decide on a name! I'd love for it to …

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Is it appropriate to reach out to professors in your major of interest and if so how should I go about it?

I'm interested in learning more about the economics department at one of the schools I'm interested in attending. Is it ok to ask a professor about what the classes are like and their research or shou …

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Should I apply for scholarships?

My family makes less than $60,000 a year. Ive heard that private schools will cover up most of that tuition if thats the case. Is that true? If so, would it hurt to apply to outside scholarships on we …

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2019 taxes filed and it's significantly lower than 2018, will this help me get an increase in grants/scholarships?

I need to negotiate my grants/scholarships before the May 1st deadline. My parents have completed their 2019 taxes and it's significantly lower than 2018, can I submit this to my chosen college for an …

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Stanford or Harvard

being an international British student, which s better to apply REA for psychology/neuroscience majoring? Also considering financial aid and other offerings for each schools and why. what happens if I …

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Do you have a list of colleges that are taking early admission ?

What colleges are taking Class of 2021 early acceptance based on GPA's ExtraCurricular , and Essays since SAT's and ACT's have been cancelled ? Where would I find them ?

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What SAT score is too low that should I not submit?

With schools providing the option to not submit scores, what would probably be the breakoff point where it's probably best not to submit your SAT scores if you have any lower than that to competitive …

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