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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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If I want to apply as a pre-med student, can I get a letter of recommendation from a non-science teacher?

Hello,

Even though I am a sophomore, I've been wondering who to get a letter of recommendation from. I have been doing pretty well in my APUSH class, and I feel like I've done everything right in term …

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4 years ago
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Financial aid

I have to write an essay about why I need financial aid. I am so confused about what to write in it. Like it's just simple I can't afford it. Someone elaborate what I am supposed to write for 500 word …

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what should accoplish when blogging

what should i achieve when blogging example words i typed

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4 years ago
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How helpful is the "Network" part of CollegeVine?

Hi, I'm just curious about how helpful the 'Network' part of CollegeVine really is. I have connected will all of my colleges that I plan/have applied to, and I was wondering if I should spend time fil …

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4 years ago
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I’m looking for a pre pharmacy program that is completely online, preferably a community college. Can someon list a few

24 years old

Currently living in SC 29488

Maine legal resident

US citizen

High school diploma 2014

Some college 0 credits

Seeking to start school within next few months

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4 years ago
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If you get recruited as a student athlete to a college, do you still have to apply to that specific college?

- college recruiting process

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4 years ago
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Do colleges look more towards weighted or unweighted GPA?

I'm a junior and I was just wondering because my weighted GPA looks much, much more impressive!

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4 years ago
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Has anyone else noticed some suspicious essay reviews lately?

I have gotten two reviews recently (on two different essays) that gave very short comments, said everything was excellent, and did not highlight anything. The most recent essay was a first draft so I …

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4 years ago
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What are good things to during the summer if my intended major is political science?

I’m specifically asking about programs and other opportunities.

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4 years ago
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How should one go about answering "Is there anything else that you would like us [admissions] to know about you?"

It is an optional question, but should is it a good idea to answer it? If so, what are the do's and don'ts of writing a response?

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4 years ago
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How do I fill out my ISFAA?

How do I fill out my ISFAA? All the online tutorials say what answers are required, but how do I fill it? Do I print it out and fill it with a pen? Do I use a pdf editor and just print the last page f …

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4 years ago
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Is HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) a good addition to a college application?

I just got nominated as my school's representative for the HOBY leadership seminar. Is this a good addition to my college application?

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4 years ago
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why i cannot pay for my css profile as an Indian student?

I am an international student and not able to pay for my css profile as it was showing an invalid transaction. I am using a visa debit card.

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4 years ago
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Do Colleges/Universities Become Biased When It Comes to Race/Ethnicity?

I heard some where that colleges tend to be biased towards specific races, is that true? If so, are there any studies? And also, do they choose specific races to look more diverse, rather than the ski …

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4 years ago
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How to turn a hobby into an EC?

I am starting work on a podcast and want to try and turn it into a very nice ec to further strengthen my application. How can I turn the podcast into an eye catching ec that will turn admission office …

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4 years ago
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Need help w essay

I am applying to yygs and in one essay I have to write about my background, beliefs, values and something that has influenced me and articulate how it has shaped me.

Can anyone gimme some ideas what c …

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4 years ago
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I was wondering, I have a low gpa, if I have a high SAT score will a school be more likely to accept me ?

I am currently a sophomore but I was hoping to apply to a school and get in for fall right at the end of my junior year.

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4 years ago
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Does college ranking really matter?

share your opinion!

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4 years ago
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If you’re a transfer student what is the main thing College Admissions officers look for?

Current college student a BMCC

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4 years ago
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Does network really matter?

Hey guys,

I am recently admitted to Penn State and I heard that it 's one of the colleges which have the strongest alumni network in the states. Is it really that important?

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