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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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5 years ago
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Stanford or Harvard?

I am currently a senior and I had applied for various colleges including Stanford and Harvard. I recently found out that both colleges accepted me, and I can't decide between the two. (I am planning t …

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5 years ago
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How much to put on an appliction?

When applyig to colleges on the commonapp is it worth it to fill all ECs slot even if some are pretty low tiers and I have nothing else to put in it?

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5 years ago
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AP Classes

I am a junior in high school and have taken 3 AP classes. I am enrolled to take 4 next year. How many AP classes should one take to have a better resumé for Univerisity of Texas at Austin?

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How do I search schools by programs on collegevines

I am looking for schools with the best pre med or preprofessional health programs. How do I search by that criteria on college vines

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5 years ago
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I'm a US Citizen schooling in another country. Do I need TOEFl?

I wrote the SAT last year December and got a 1210 with a 600 for the English section and 610 for the Math. For the essay, I was unable to finish it but I got a 4-reading 4-analysis 6-writing.

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How can I get into UVA for my future college?

I am currently in my last year of middle school. I have kept a grade of straight A's. My goal is to associate with UVA as much as I can, so I can get accepted into the college in the future. My questi …

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Which AP tests should I take?

Hey everyone, hoping to get some advice on what AP tests I should take. I'm really into history and politics. Everything about it is enjoyable to me. I think I want to major in international relations …

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5 years ago
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How to prepare for college interview?

I just received a request for a local alumni interview for my first choice school. I’ve heard its a pretty informal meeting with basic questions on my HS experience and college goals. I’ve been practi …

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5 years ago
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university at large

Hi am Martha from Nigeria in grade 12, am 15 years and I wanna know about scholarships which are being offered. Schools which accept international students and how easy it is gonna be for me

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5 years ago
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I want to become a geneticist, what should my undergrad major be?

I probably want to become bioengineer or something along the lines of that. What undergrad major should I apply for?

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5 years ago
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How do colleges view a gap year?

Looking to take a gap year before going to college but I’m afraid it puts me at a disadvantage when applying to college later on. During this time, I plan on reflecting on my goals and doing some pers …

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5 years ago
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I will go to college,but is not right now because i'm in 9th grade

i will go to college in 2024 but i'm just star to chose my college.is good or not

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5 years ago
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Extracurriculars and Summer activities (internships,nonprofits,programs,etc) for politics and social science in Seattle?

I am a freshman in Washington who is interested in politics, social science and economics. My extracurriculars currently focus on business, public speaking, policy making, law, writing and music (spec …

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5 years ago
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What are some essay topics to avoid?

Lately I've been thinking about what I'm going to write about for my college essay. I've mostly just been brainstorming ideas though and haven't actually started writing anything yet. I know my essay …

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5 years ago
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Which majors/programs are easier to get into when your applying as a freshman for University of Miami undergrad?

I want to apply for Business at U Miami next year but the program seems pretty competitive,I'm debating whether or not I should choose a less competitive major like Communications so I have a better c …

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5 years ago
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Which GPA do colleges check because I have like four?

I went to a private school and I have like 4 GPAs on my transcript and I'm confused as to which one they look at?

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5 years ago
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Who to ask for letters of recommendation?

I'm starting to get nervous I won't have anyone to ask to write my recommendation letters. Most of my friends have at least one teacher they've been really close to or liked who they plan on asking bu …

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5 years ago
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How should I make my application stronger?

I want to do some more activities to improve my college applications. I was just wondering how I could improve my GPA and sports, etc. I am currently apart of Varsity cheer and golf. I also do a few c …

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5 years ago
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I'm a college student. Can college coursework essays be reviewed here too?

Hello, I came here looking for peers to review an essay I'm writing. However, I signed up not knowing this was primarily a site for personal statement reviews. I'm already a college student and I want …

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5 years ago
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Do I have any chance of getting accepted to good colleges, despite my lackluster high school performance?

Back in high school, I did very, very poorly. I graduated with a 2.78, I got a 1080 on my SAT, I did no extracurricular activities, etc etc. I was the model doing-the-bare-minimum student, and I deepl …

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