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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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4 years ago
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Should I report my SAT, ACT, or both to colleges?

I'm a rising senior and I was lucky enough to be able to take both the SAT and ACT before COVID. I scored 1540 on the SAT (780 math, 760 R&W) and 32 on the ACT. I was registered for the July ACT befor …

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What SAT subject tests should I take?

I know that SAT subject tests are not as important anymore since many schools are no longer recommend or require them. However, I still want to take them if possible since my top schools will still be …

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4 years ago
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Are there any good resources for first generation/low income students?

I'm a first-generation/low-income student and I was wondering if there are any resources/programs I should be aware of. I am going to apply to QuestBridge but obviously that is a very prestigious prog …

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Tips for doing well in BC Calculus

Hello! I am currently in an honors math analysis class (pre-calc and "A" part of AB Calculus), and I was recommended for BC Calculus, however I don't really feel prepared for it. Are there any resourc …

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4 years ago
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Extracurricular activities

How can I improve my extracurricular when I get rejected from all of project I applied to? How can I know what I need to focus to be accepted in an organization?

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4 years ago
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What GPA do UC schools display on their student profiles?

Hello,

Often times colleges will report a student profile of admitted students.

Example: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/statistics/

I'm particularly interested in the UC schools for th …

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4 years ago
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As an International student from Colombia, what sat score should I aim for if I wish to get into a top 20 university?

Given that I have a 110+ TOEFL score and a 3.5 ish GPA (My school has grade deflation)

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What can you do with karma?

I’m in sixth grade..... wait! Please still answer my question. I’m here because I got a college-level scores on the Act.

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are my extracurriculars ok?

Hi during my freshman year i did the debate team for about one tournament but it didn’t seem like a good fit so i decided to not pursue it. i did theater plays in my sophomore year and in my school yo …

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Hoe to get accepted into ivy leagues as an international student?

Hi, I am a student attending an IB school and I also do not live in the states, so I wanted to know what all is needed as an international student to get accepted into an ivy league?

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Are AP scores actually asked for?

I think I did pretty poorly on one of my AP exams. Will it hurt my chances if I don't self report this score? Do colleges even want to see this score during the application process? Also, my grade in …

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Need help with application grades.

I want to apply for a few really prestigious colleges such as Ivy leagues.

I'm currently doing my A levels and right now my grades stand at ABB and we're gonna start applying from October. So I think a …

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4 years ago
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Is this a wise idea?

So I’m more or less a part of my religious youth group where I am a office assistant during religious school 2x a week I am on my youth groups student board which also plans a big annual carnival that …

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UC Admission -- Best path?

With the new UC position on dumping the SAT/ACT how should I plan for the summer?

Would it be more beneficial to take more online AP courses to increase my GPA or more online prep to increase my SAT sc …

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How does my AP evaluate as rigor?

So if I remember correctly my school is one of 3 IB schools in my state however I’m not an IB student with no plans to be one. My school offers just around 40 AP classes and I plan to take just over 1 …

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How important is SAT?

I am a freshman hoping to go to a top UC school for a number of reasons, but am worried about my SAT. I haven’t taken it yet, but I only got a 1220/1400 on the PSAT 9. I am going to take the PSAT NMSQ …

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Subject Tests after Junior Year

I am considering taking two subject tests that are coming up in the fall, but don't know what to choose. I want to major in Neuroscience/related majors but out of the list of subject tests, the only s …

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Pass/Fail Choice

My Junior daughter has the option to select Pass for courses due to online learning this spring. My question is this - if she is going to receive a C or C- in a class is she better off selecting Pass …

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Do colleges like it if you take online courses on websites like Coursera and edX?

Hi, I'm a soon to be freshman who's currently thinking about what colleges would like to see on my application. I was wondering do universities like it when I take online courses for fun?

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What classes should I take in order to become an Doctor or work in a medical area?

Please indicate your choice, for electives, in order of preference. Include 3 full credits and 3 half credit electives.

FULL CREDIT ELECTIVES HALF CREDIT ELECTIVES

Art 1 Art Foundations ½

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