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Update: Forum Posting Temporarily Suspended

We wanted to inform you that posting on CollegeVine’s community forum will be temporarily suspended for a few days as we work to mitigate some recent spam posts. While the forum will still be accessib …

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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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What are strong extracurriculars for a prospective international relations major?

I'm a junior in high school and am considering majoring in I.R. with a specialization in humanitarianism and/or sustainable business, and am trying to find related extracurricular opportunities (I've …

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2 yrs vs 3 yrs of history classes (HS).

Would it be detrimental to my application if I took only 2 years of social sciences instead of 3 for top schools? I'm not planning on majoring on anything related to political sciences or history, and …

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What sort of GPA are top tier colleges like NYU, UVA, or Duke looking for?

I am a junior currently and I have a relatively low GPA for some top tier schools because I had a very low GPA sophmore year. However, I think I have a good GPA for this year, but I am concerned that …

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Would a paid internship still look good on a college application if it is in your mom's company?

Hello! I am on the edge of putting a paid internship I took part in into my college application, but hesitate as it may look bad if it is from my mom's company. This was a three-year long program with …

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Essay writing for summer school program for stanford

The topic is why am I interested in the courses I am applying.

The course is maths circle and game design

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Will taking electives that do not correlate with one another effect my chances at a top school?

I'm in 10th grade, and I wanted to try out more classes for my electives rather than just stick to one elective program and I worry it will ruin my chances

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4 years ago
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Studying Physics or Biology at North Central College

Is it really worth it to pursue a BS degree in Physics or Biology at North Central College, IL? I've a plan to go to Grad school and so wanna be sure before taking this giant step. And the costs of NC …

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4 years ago
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Does taking AP Computer science Principles and taking a coding class offered by external school look good for CS MAJOR

I want to pursue a career in cybersecurity so im taking AP computer science principles and a 2 year coding class offered outside school (but still linked to my school). Does this look good if i want t …

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Are there any affordable schools that also offer financial aid to international students

Need a university that will give financial aid to international student but it’s tuition is also affordable. Need the cost of attendance to be less than 20k

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Architecture Portfolio???

Recently I have decided that I want to major in architecture and most of the good programs require you to submit an art portfolio. I have no formal art experience and don't know where to start. Thanks …

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4 years ago
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How easy to enrolled Rice University

I have 4 Gpa n i am preparing for sat but my school not offering Ap class how I can enrolled in Rice university ?can you help me ?

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4 years ago
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In-Person College Tours Question

Does anyone have any have any tips for when touring schools in person? Like key questions to ask rather than the obvious ones?

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4 years ago
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Does FBLA count as ECs

I’m currently In FBLA and placed in the regionals competition, this made me wonder if FBLA is a good EC to have on my record. Esxpacisly if you place

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Newly interested in major, so ECs don't add up

I'm recently interested in astronomy/astrophysics in a double major with a humanity, but I'm a junior--my ECs don't add up for the Stem side. Would that hurt my application?

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Does the college know when you watch their recorded livestreams?

I know watching livestreams alerts the college that you attended, however, I am not always free! Does watching recordings alert them of your interest too?

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Do schools need 3-4 years of the same language or can it I take 2 different languages?

I want to take Mandarin but only 2 years are offered.

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advice for low gpa and low sat?

So I am a Junior and over the years my grades have gotten higher and higher. Last semester I had a 4.0 but when adding all 3 years together I have about a 3.0 which is not good. I also have a very ver …

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Low gpa but good sat/act score

I have a 2.75 unweighted gpa in my junior year but I have a 1390 on my first sat attempt, if I stick with this sat score or hypothetically get a 1420 on my sat will I still be in shape for a decent co …

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How happy/mentally healthy are you at your ivy/selective university? (please please be genuine!)

I know that every college is different which is why 3+ responses would be helpful. As someone who goes to a really selective high school and is already struggling a bit with anxiety, I feel like this …

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4 years ago
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SAT

Since the SAT scores are being optional now, and apparently don't affect your chances of admission, is it okay if I don't take them because my school is not providing any help to do so? So, would it a …

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