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What are my chances at Clemson University as an out-of-state student?

I've been eyeing Clemson University for a while now and I'm planning to apply next year. Being an out-of-state student though, I wonder, are the acceptance rates lower for us? What can I do to increas …

2 years ago

What are Public Ivy League schools?

I've heard the term 'Public Ivy League' tossed around, but I'm not quite sure what that actually means. How do these schools compare to the Ivy League, and can anyone list a few examples of these scho …

2 years ago

Colleges with ED 2

Hello, I hope you're all doing well. I'm trying to strategize my college application approach and have been thinking about Early Decision 2. Can anyone tell me what schools offer this option? Any and …

2 years ago

MIT Application Breakdown

Hi there! I am prepping my application for MIT and I'm kinda struggling a bit with their unique prompts. Can someone provide a breakdown or insights about the questions MIT asks on its application?

2 years ago

AP Lang Scores Release Date

Hello everyone! I recently took AP Lang and I'm slightly stressed about my results. Does anyone know when the AP Lang scores typically get released?

2 years ago

Early Action Acceptance Rate - How does it work?

As I start to plan out my college applications for next year, I keep hearing about 'early action acceptance rate'. Could someone clarify exactly what this is, how it differs from regular decision rate …

2 years ago

Georgetown EA vs RD Acceptance Rate

I'm considering applying to Georgetown either for Early Action or Regular Decision. However, I’m not sure how different the acceptance rates are for EA vs RD. Can anyone shed light on this?

2 years ago

When do you take the SATs?

I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the SATs. I'm not entirely sure when people usually take the SAT for the first time. Should I aim to take it in the spring, or is it better to wait until s …

2 years ago

Top 10 Colleges in Texas recommendations?

Hey! I live in Texas and I'm aiming to stay in-state for college. Can you guys provide me with a list of top 10 colleges in Texas, based on their academic reputation and opportunities? Also, any insid …

2 years ago

How to choose persuasive topics for college students?

I'm trying to come up with a compelling persuasive topic for a class assignment, but I'm a bit stumped. What are some good brainstorming tips or topics that can resonate with college students? I'm aim …

2 years ago

Is there a UC ranking for 2024?

I'm trying to get a sense of how the University of California schools are ranked recently. Does anyone know if there's an updated ranking for these schools for 2024? How much should rankings affect my …

2 years ago

AP Class Difficulty Ranking

Hey guys, I'm planning out my course schedule for next year and I wanted to get a sense of the difficulty levels of a few AP classes. Is there an official or generally accepted difficulty chart/rankin …

2 years ago

NHS Application Example

I'm applying for NHS this year, so naturally I'm mildly freaking out over the application. As a junior, I am looking for any previous applicants who might share their successful NHS application as an …

2 years ago

AP Test Scores for 2025

Hey all, I know it's a bit early to ask, but does anyone have projections or thoughts on how AP test scores might be trending for 2025? I'm considering which AP classes to take based on my desired maj …

2 years ago

How to select right Forensic Science Schools?

Hello! I'm a high school junior who's really interested in forensics and I'm starting to think about my college career. I want to go to a school that has a strong program for future forensic scientist …

2 years ago

AP Calculus AB Curve

Hey! I'm wondering if someone can explain to me how the curve works for the AP Calculus AB exam. And how will it affect our final score?

2 years ago

How to Formulate Good Topic Sentences?

Hey there. I've been getting consistent feedback from my English teacher that my topic sentences need work. I was hoping to get some tips or even examples on writing good topic sentences. Any advice w …

2 years ago

Curious about AP World Score Calculations?

So I've been wondering about how the AP World History scoring works, in particular the curve aspect. Can anyone explain how the exam is curved or where to find this information? A little guidance woul …

2 years ago

Best environmental colleges?

Hi all! I'm super passionate about the environment and would love to pursue a degree related to it. I'm trying to find colleges that have strong programs for things like environmental science or studi …

2 years ago

Best schools for architecture?

I'm currently a high school junior and very interested in architecture for college. I've been trying to find the best architecture programs out there. Can anyone recommend some top schools for archite …

2 years ago
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