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Hey everyone! I'm interested in applying to Vanderbilt University, but I'm trying to get a sense of how competitive it is right now. Does anyone know what the current admission rate is for Vandy? I’ve …

I'm really interested in pursuing a career in industrial design and want to apply to a good industrial design program after high school. What should I be doing now to prepare my application? I'd love …

I've always loved writing and I'm thinking of entering some writing competitions to build my skills and resume. I'm a junior in high school and I'm on the lookout for reputable competitions that are o …

I'm a student-athlete trying to decide if I should aim for a D1 or D3 school for college sports. I've heard a lot about the intensity and pressure of being a D1 athlete, but I'm not sure if that's the …

I'm curious about Florida State University's acceptance rate. It seems like it's really low, and I'm wondering why that is. Is it mainly due to the number of applicants, or is there something about th …

I'm a junior right now and starting to think about my testing schedule. What time of year do most students take the SAT? I'm considering whether I should go for the spring or maybe wait until fall of …

Does anyone know when ACT scores are usually released for 2024? I'm taking the ACT soon and just wondering how long it might take for scores to show up. Is there anything I should be doing while waiti …

I'm in the process of applying to the National Honor Society at my school and could use some advice. I've heard that having a strong application can make a big difference. What are some things I shoul …

I'm starting to brainstorm for my MIT application essays and I'm feeling a bit stuck. I know MIT values creativity and originality, but I'm worried my ideas might be too cliché or not unique enough. W …

I've always heard about the Ivy League and thought there are eight schools, but someone recently mentioned their top 7 in a discussion. It got me wondering if there's a ranking within the Ivy League s …

I’m currently a high school junior planning on applying to Yale, and I recently developed a strong interest in computer science. I’m wondering, if I get accepted for another major, how difficult it wo …

I'm super interested in applying to Caltech because of its strong focus on the sciences and engineering, but I'm also a bit nervous about how competitive it might be. I've heard the acceptance rate is …

I've heard stories about successful people who didn't finish high school and I'm curious to learn more about them. Could you share some examples of high-profile or influential individuals who are cons …

I'm interested in learning about the most prestigious high schools either nationally or in specific states, if possible. Is there a specific list or ranking that people refer to when they talk about p …

I'm seriously thinking about applying Early Decision to the University of Richmond, but I'm trying to gather more information on their ED acceptance rate. Does anyone know what it's like? Is it signif …

I'm trying to finalize my college application strategy and I'm interested in schools that offer ED2. I've applied to an ED1 school, but I want to know my options for ED2 if things don't work out. Can …

Hey folks, I'm considering staying in-state for college (I'm from California) but am a bit overwhelmed by the number of schools. Do we have a comprehensive list of California State schools somewhere h …

I've been prepping for my SATs and vocabulary is a struggle. Anyone have any good resources or tips for memorizing SAT level words? My exam is creeping up and I'm starting to panic a little. Thanks in …

For those more knowledgeable, do you have any insight into the acceptance rate at Richmond University? I understand that these numbers can vary from year to year, but any guidance would be stellar.

Hey everyone! So, I'm really interested in applying to the University of Michigan, but I'm just not sure about my chances. I've been hearing a lot about it being super competitive nowadays. Can someon …