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Most competitive UC for admissions?

I'm trying to figure out which UC school is the hardest one to get accepted into. Does anyone here know if there's a particular UC that's notoriously competitive in terms of admissions? I'd like to pr …

2 years ago

Need Suggestions for Controversial Essay Topics for College Application

Hello everyone, the college application process is just around the corner and I am thinking about writing my essay on a controversial topic. I want to stand out but also not put off any admissions off …

2 years ago

Choosing a Controversial Topic for my Argumentative Essay

Hey guys, kinda stressed about the argumentative essay I'm supposed to write for my high school English class. The brief asks for a controversial topic. Any recommendations on how to choose a topic th …

2 years ago

Need Some Inspiration for Community Service Ideas

I'm trying to boost my college application and I figure community service is the way to go, but I'm kind of drawing a blank on what I could do. Does anybody have suggestions for meaningful community s …

2 years ago

Advice for CommonApp Prompt?

Hey all, I'm a junior gearing up to start my college apps and I'm a bit stuck on how to approach the CommonApp prompt. What are some of the DOs and DON'Ts I should keep in mind? Any insights on how to …

2 years ago

Transfer student and the Common App: Help appreciated!

Hey! I'm planning on transferring colleges next year and I was wondering if the process for filling out the common app is different for transfer students? Also, would anybody mind sharing their transf …

2 years ago

Biology majors, best colleges? Need Advice

Hi everyone, I've been searching for colleges with strong biology programs for quite a while now. Any suggestions on which ones I should apply to? Is there anything specific I should consider in my se …

2 years ago

Let's talk college food - which one's top the list?

Alright, this might seem silly but does anyone have any input on colleges with the best food? I'll definitely miss home-cooked meals, so it would be amazing to land at a college renowned for good grub …

2 years ago

A future in Marketing? College dilemmas.

Do you have any suggested colleges for a Marketing major? I'm really stressed navigating all these choices, I'd be super grateful to hear what you guys think.

2 years ago

Mechanical Engineering Schools: What should I consider?

Hey guys, I'm starting to create a college list for mechanical engineering, but it's kind of overwhelming. Any particular things I should be looking out for in these schools? How did you decide what e …

2 years ago

Tracking Demonstrated Interest at Colleges?

I'm hearing a lot about 'demonstrated interest' being a factor in college admissions. How significant is this? Specifically, does Duke track demonstrated interest? What are some effective ways to show …

2 years ago

Best Start Term for Freshmen

Hello, I'm just in my junior year, yet already wrapped up thinking about college. I've seen a lot of colleges offer different starting terms. What term do most high school graduates traditionally star …

2 years ago

Predictions for 2024 AP World DBQ Topic?

Almighty History gurus, any ideas on what the DBQ might be for the 2024 AP World History exam? I realize there aren't definite answers, just curious about your thoughts or predictions.

2 years ago

Need Info on Top Ranked CSUs

Hey there! Quick question - I'm considering applying to some CSUs (California State Universities). Can someone tell me which ones are highly ranked, especially for humanities? If anyone could provide …

2 years ago

Process for selecting the right college for Forensic Science

Hey, does anyone know good colleges for a major in forensic science? I've always been intrigued by this field and I'd appreciate any help or advice some of you might have for the college search.

2 years ago

Timeline for AP Score Release

Feeling a bit anxious, not gonna lie. Just took a bunch of AP exams and I'm dying to know my scores. Does anyone have any idea on when AP scores usually get released? I heard it's mid-July but is that …

2 years ago

Perfect fit for a Biology major: which colleges are top-notch?

I'm a junior and really interested in Biology. I'm trying to figure out where to apply and would love to get some advice about which colleges are known for excellent programs in this field. I'm open t …

2 years ago

Supplemental Essays for UT Austin

Any Longhorns around here? I was wondering what kind of supplemental essays UT Austin typically requires and any tips for tackling them?

2 years ago

What's the deal with AP scores release time?

Hey, I'm kind of confused about when AP scores actually get released – like, the specific times. Any confirmation on that for the 2024 batch? A little stressed about this. Thank you!

2 years ago

How to decode UC acceptance rates?

Hey guys, I'm totally lost in figuring out UC acceptance rates. How should I interpret them and what should I consider while doing so? I've got UC over here on my list of potential colleges, but I can …

2 years ago
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