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I'm hoping to apply to BU soon, but I heard it's quite competitive. What's the acceptance rate like? Is there anything I should particularly focus on to stand out in the admissions process? Thanks for …

Hey, folks. Has anyone got a handle on which schools are worth considering for an Interior Design major? I'm really set on pursuing this, but I'm a bit lost when it comes to narrowing down colleges. A …

I'm really interested in applying to some schools, and they have an Early Decision II option. Is it worth it to apply EDII? What are the pros and cons? Would love some advice from someone who's been t …

Hi all, I'm currently a first-year student at one college but I'm considering transferring. I've heard that the Common Application can be used for transferring—is this true? If yes, where can I start …

Maybe it's early, but I'm curious how I would do on the AP Lit test if I took it today. Is there some sort of score calculator or predictor tool I can use to estimate my score based on my current perf …

So, I am ambitious and officially starting my college application process. I've always dreamt of going to an Ivy League school, but I'm having trouble determining which ones might be the best fit for …

Hello everyone! I'm strongly considering staying in-state (California) for college and have been looking into the California State universities. Does anyone have a good source for comparing and rankin …

Hi! Lately, I've been thinking about the path of going to an Army college, but I'm a bit lost. What are some of the top Army colleges in the US and what majors or programs are they best known for? Als …

Yo, I'm getting ready for my AP Calc exam and don't want to overlook any detail. Which calculators are approved for the test? I want to practice with the exact same model that I'll use on exam day.

Hey! I'm really hoping to apply to UGA, but I'm feeling a bit nervous about my SAT score. Does anyone know what SAT score UGA typically is looking for from its applicants? Trying not to stress too muc …

Hey all, I'm a junior and I just took my AP Math test. Anxious doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling! Does anyone know when we can expect the scores to be released?

Hey there, just finished with my common app and I'm looking at University of Florida. I'm trying to get a head start on their application. Can anyone tell me if they require supplemental essays?

I've been looking online and I can't seem to find a specific time for the release of AP scores in 2025. I know that scores typically come out in July, but does anyone have a more concrete date and tim …

Hey there, I'm thinking of applying to UCSD next year. I've heard a lot about how selective the school is. Does anyone know the current acceptance rate at UCSD? This info would really help me balance …

I'm preparing for the AP Art History exam and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. How does one predict what might come up on the test? Are there any common themes or topics that the exam tends to focus on …

Hey, gang. I stumbled upon this term 'UROCh Ed' and I'm at a loss as to what it means. Does anyone have any insight into what UROCh Ed is, especially how it plays into the whole college application pr …

Hey everyone, I am super into airplane engineering and have been working on it as a hobby for a while now. I want to take my passion to the next level in college. What should I consider when choosing …

I've been prepping for the AP Psychology exam and I'm really putting in work. Since there's no single 'grade' on AP exams, is there a tool or method I can use to calculate a rough estimate for my scor …

So I've been hearing that some colleges are particularly hard to verify admissions to. I'm just curious as to what that means? And why are some colleges harder to verify than others? Grateful for any …

My teacher just told us we all have to take the APUSH exam at the end of the year, and I'm a little nervous to take it to be totally honest. How long will I have to wait to hear back about how I did a …