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I'm currently researching colleges to apply to, and I've noticed that acceptance rates can vary quite a bit. How should I be interpreting these acceptance rates when selecting schools? I'm trying to a …
Hey! I'm planning to apply early decision to a couple of schools, and I'm trying to figure out the timeline. When do EDI decisions generally get released?
I know every college might have a slightly dif …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior looking to make the most of my summer break. I'm hoping to find a summer job that won't take up my entire summer, but will also allow me to earn some money and g …
I'm thinking about applying to schools in Phoenix, and I was wondering what my options are. I'm interested in getting a mix of quality education and a great student life experience. Does anyone have r …
I'm taking AP Human Geography this year, and I'm super curious about when I'll be able to see my scores. I know that AP exams are typically in May, but I’m a bit shaky on when the scores actually come …
As I start to narrow down my college list, Portland came up as a potential candidate. What is the college scene like in Portland? I'm interested in sustainable design and environmental sciences, so a …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about which colleges I might want to apply to, and since I love the idea of living in a big city, I've been considering Las Vegas as an option. Can anyone share exp …
I'm looking into attending college in Oklahoma City but I'm not entirely sure what my options are. I've heard about Oklahoma City University and maybe one or two others, but I'd love to know more. I'm …
I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and need some guidance about my GPA. I finished my junior year with a 2.9 cumulative GPA, which has me worried. I'm not aiming for highly selective colleges, but …
I'm doing some research on different colleges and came across Appalachian State University. I'm curious about where exactly this school is located. Is it in a small town, or is it near a bigger city? …
I'm trying to plan my senior year activities, and I've been thinking a lot about how extracurriculars play into college admissions. How do admissions officers evaluate the extracurriculars on a studen …
I'm getting an early start on my college applications and I'd like to see the Common App prompts for 2024-25 so I can brainstorm over the summer. Does anyone know when these prompts will be officially …
I've heard that the SAT is switching to a digital format soon. As a junior planning to apply for colleges in 2025, I'm trying to get a handle on how this might affect my prep and test experience.
I'm …
Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the areas I'm considering for college because I might want a more urban experience. Can anyone fill me in on what colleges in KC offer in terms of academic programs, c …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school seriously considering studying zoology in college. Can anyone recommend some colleges that have strong zoology programs? I'd love a mix of different types of scho …
I'm trying to get a sense of the undergraduate experience at the University of Pennsylvania, and part of that is understanding how big the student body is. How many undergraduates are there at UPenn r …
I'm exploring colleges and came across a few universities in Iowa that caught my interest. I'm still in the early stages of my search and want to learn about different options. Can anyone share their …
I'm a junior in high school interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, and I'm considering staying in California for college. Are there any good colleges in Sacramento that offer strong engineeri …
I'm a junior in high school and currently have a 3.5 GPA. I'm trying to get a sense of how this might look to college admissions officers. Is a 3.5 GPA generally considered competitive, and does it op …
I'm really into animals and considering majoring in zoology when I go to college. Does anyone know which schools have strong zoology programs? I'd love to hear what colleges are famous for zoology, or …