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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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does ability to pay always affect college decisions?

Okay, here's the deal. I'm a junior, I've sat down with my parents and used the net calculators, and it turns out that I can probably pay the tuition of any school I get into, besides maybe NYU. I rea …

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Should I study/take the ACT?

I'm a junior in High school wondering if I should take the ACT.

I have already studied and prepared to take the SAT, but don't know if I feel confident about my (potential score). I heard that the ACT …

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In order to get into NYU what all shall I do while I am in high school?

What grades shall I get?

What should I do get into that university?

Are after school program necessary in order to get college credit?

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what does "Your regional admissions rep's email" mean?

Should we just give the email of the university or what? Can someone please explain in detail as I'm an international student and don't have much idea about it. Thankyou.

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I received a scholarship of 28,000 but still have to pay the 28,696 which I'm not able to afford. Can you help me?

I'm a senior in Ethiopia.

Ethio-parents' high school

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Why are some of the schools not listed on the advocate?

Some of my top schools are not available as options when forming my school list and using the advocate tool.

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how much do we put for the price we want?

can you say $0? what if you don't how you will be able to pay even half of the original price?

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Research internships

Hello! I need some help regarding getting research internships. I am interested in the medical field, but also am open to computer science. I am trying to get internships in Northern Virginia. I have …

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How do i figure out if a college has a prelaw option?

no details

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When it asks for the desired cost in the Decide Portfolio, does that mean cost per year or cost of all four years?

In the "My Portfolio" in the Decide section, it asks for the desired cost that we want to negotiate. Is that the cost of all four years or just one?

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How am I able to convert my 4.4 GPA (freshman) into a 4.0 scale? It would be helpful if I could have some assistance.

9th grade, public high school

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Will the removal of SAT Scores Requirement for UC applicants make admissions more competetive?

lots of students at my school have high gpas and test scores are what normally separates us.

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What factors should I consider when choosing colleges to which to apply, besides my chances?

Since I cannot visit schools physically (even without COVID-19, I was not interested in flying across America), how should I pick the schools to which I should apply, even if I know I'm applying to x …

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What more can I do for extracurriculars? Is it too late?

I am currently a junior in high school. I am confident in my grades and test scores and I am taking the most rigorous course load available to me, but I'm worried my lack of extracurriculars will prev …

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Will children of African immigrants be compared to other children of African immigrants?

I notice that, on Collegevine, my odds increase when I include the fact that I am black. However, my parents did not come to the United States until the 1990s. Children of African immigrants typically …

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Will being number 15 seed in the National Political Science Bee (NPSB) enhance my college application?

I qualified for the National Political Science Bee (which is canceled) and scored 15th highest (10-way tie) on the qualifying exam. I entered it as a Tier B Non-Art Competition because I was in the to …

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How to brainstorm an idea for a college essay?

Hi, I am a junior in high school. How do you come up with an idea that is specific and unique for a personal statement essay? I am having some trouble doing this.:( I am still in high school but we h …

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School not showing up in search

I am searching for Southeast Missouri State University and it won’t appear or enter as typed to add to schools accepted

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How long is the admissions process?

I am a high school junior

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I am a student from India. Could you personalise it for me please ?

I am a student from India. I would like to enroll in schools in the US. I love your service and it is really helpful. Could you personalize it for me, please?

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