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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 …

Hi all! So I've been thinking about gaining some real-world experience, especially in the industry I'm interested in. What's the process like for getting summer internships as a high school student? P …

I live in California and I'm interested in staying in-state for college, specifically considering the Cal State system. Can anyone give me some insights into which Cal State schools are particularly w …

Hey everyone, I'm really into Aerospace engineering and I'm gearing up to apply to colleges soon. I'd love to know what you guys think are the top undergraduate schools for Aerospace engineering?

I'm an out of state student eyeing the University of Virginia. I'm aware that public universities prefer in-state students. Anyone has statistics or personal experiences concerning out of state admiss …

Kind of a basic question but I'm an international student and still a bit confused about the terminology - what's the exact order of the school years in the US? There are terms like junior, senior, so …

Hey everyone, I'm aiming to apply to U Chicago and I've heard their essay prompts can be quite innovative. I'm struggling with what angle to take. Any advice or resources for their unique essays would …

Hey guys, I'm starting my college search and I'm particularly interested in universities in Louisiana. Any suggestions for where I should apply? What are some academically strong institutions in the s …

I'm getting started on my UVA application and I'm wondering about the supplemental essays. What kind of topics do they cover? Any advice on how to approach these essays to make my application stand ou …

Hello everyone, quick question - does Vanderbilt track demonstrated interest? If so, what are some good ways to show that? I’m really keen to put myself out there and make sure my interest is visible.

I've heard a bit about the digital SAT and that it's curved, but I'm a little confused - how does that curve work? I'm trying to understand it better so I can strategize my study plan. Thanks for any …

I'm aiming for Cornell University and was wondering about their acceptance rate during the regular decision round. Can anyone shed some light on this? I understand this could vary from year to year bu …