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Can anyone help me understand the UVA admissions process better? Is there a certain GPA or extracurriculars they look for? I'm also wondering how much weight they put on community service and leadersh …
I’ve recently heard about the concept of 'Public Ivy League' schools. This definitely piqued my interest but I'm a bit foggy on which universities are considered part of this list. Can anybody help me …
I've been hearing a lot about college athletes and how they can get paid now. I'm curious about how much D1 athletes typically earn. Can they really make a living while still in college through endors …
I'm tackling UC Prompt 6 about academic subjects and interests, and I'm looking for some examples to help me brainstorm. What are some creative ways others have approached this prompt? Did you stick s …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior interested in studying neuroscience in college. I'm trying to compile a list of good universities that offer strong undergraduate programs in neuroscience. If anyone …
I'm currently a junior and I heard about these 'fly-in' programs that some colleges offer for high schoolers. How do these work, and how do you get into them? Are they something you apply for, and if …
Hey all, I plan on applying Early Action to the University of Michigan but I wanted to know how competitive it is. Does anybody know the acceptance rate for students applying EA to Michigan?
I'm pretty anxious about getting my AP scores. Can anyone help me out with when the scores are generally released? Your responses would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.
I'm so into acting and I want to make sure I'm applying to some of the best programs out there. So, guys, what are your thoughts on the top 10 schools for acting? What’s good about them? Why are they …
Hey, so I've heard that internships over the summer can be a huge boost when it comes to college apps. But man, I have no idea where to really start looking for one. Does anyone have any suggestions o …
Hello, fellow students. I’ve recently taken my SAT and I'm anxiously awaiting the scores. Can anyone tell me how long it usually takes for the scores to be released? Thanks!
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior interested in Mechanical Engineering. I've started looking at college options and I'm in need of recommendations for colleges with strong engineering programs. Co …
Hey there, fellow humans! I'm considering going into engineering for college. I've heard that some engineering fields are harder than others, so could somebody please rank the engineering majors in te …
Alright folks, so like many of us here, I'm aiming high (Harvard high). I know it's a long shot, but I still want to give it a try. Any insights or suggestions about Harvard's acceptance criteria? Any …
I've been looking for creative writing competitions to participate in - since writing has always been something I've enjoyed thoroughly. Could someone please let me know about a few popular ones meant …
Okay, folks, bear with me. I tried to look up the Common Data Set for Swarthmore, but it's like reading Greek. Can someone help explain what I'm looking at here? Thanks for the help.
Hey guys, I'm really considering the data science program at BU for my future studies. I'd love to know about the acceptance rate though, I can’t seem to find a lot of info about it. Any insights? It …
Hey, I hope everyone's well. Considering the affordability and academic strengths, what are some of the top Cal State schools? Any specific criteria I should look for, like programs, campus culture, o …
I'm in AP Bio this year and I'm prepping for the exam. I heard we're allowed to use calculators. What kind of problems require a calculator and does anyone have any tips on how to best utilize it on t …
Lately, I've been researching potential universities I might want to apply to and I got stuck on Princeton University. What is its acceptance rate? And does it generally favor a specific kind of appli …