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Hi guys. I'm looking into applying to UNC, but I'm not super clear on what exactly they're looking for in their applicants. Does anyone have any info on the key qualities and characteristics that real …

Hello folks! I'm working on my Common App and I saw this 'cum laude' level thing. I'm not so sure what that means or how it could impact my application. Could someone help me understand it better? Tha …

Hi all, I've decided to apply to University of Wisconsin Madison and I was wondering if anyone has any tips for boosting my chances at acceptance? Anything you think helped you or what they particular …

Hey, guys. Juggling the stress of Junior year and college apps (you know what I mean). I've been researching UVA's application requirements and can't really seem to find any specifics about UVA's supp …

I'm researching UCLA and I stumbled upon something called the 'Common Data Set'. Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure what it entails. Can someone help me understand this? Be really grateful for some cla …

Hey y'all, I've set my sights on giving UNC a shot. For those who have applied, can you share your application experiences? Is anything particularly challenging or unexpected about the application pro …

Hey, ya'll. I'm an out-of-state student and I'm really into USC's Viterbi School of Engineering (VSE), but I'm a little bit uncertain how being from another state factors into my chances of getting in …

As a junior, I've started thinking about when the best time to take the SAT would be. I've heard a lot of different opinions, but wanted to know what you guys think? Should I take it this year or wait …

Hi everyone, I'm seriously considering UC Irvine as a potential college choice. How competitive is the admission there? Does anyone know what kind of qualities they look for in applicants or any tips …

Hi, I've been looking at different UCs for potential college choices. I'm kind of confused about UC rankings. Can anyone shed some light on this, please? How do different UCs compare in terms of acade …

Hey, I'm a high school junior living in VA and thinking about staying in-state for college. I know UVA and Virginia Tech are high on the list, but what are other colleges in Virginia that have strong …

I've been checking out UC Berkeley and I have to confess, I'm a bit apprehensive about its acceptance rate. Is it really as low as they say? I would really appreciate insights from anyone who actually …

Hey peeps, I'm in a critical situation here. I have to deliver a memorable and influential speech in my English class and honestly, I have no clue so far. I want to make it impactful yet interesting. …

Hey guys, I am currently exploring different Engineering majors for college. Could someone enlighten me on which Engineering disciplines are considered most challenging? I'm genuinely curious as I thi …

Hey everyone, I've heard different things about which colleges are the hardest to get into. Are the Ivies always the toughest? Or are there other, less obvious schools that are just as or even more co …

Hello all, I'm a high school junior from North Carolina considering staying in-state for college. Of course, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke come to mind, but what other colleges are worth considering here? …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and my dream is to work at Google as a Software Engineer. While I know it's about more than just the name of the school, are there any colleges that are known for the …

I've had my heart set on Stanford since freshman year, and I've heard rumblings about projected acceptance rates. The most recent rate is much lower than previous years (or so I've read). How accurate …

I'm planning on applying to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science for Early Decision, and I'm curious to know about its acceptance rate. Does anyone have any insight about this? Also …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting my college exploration process, and of course, the Ivy League schools are on my radar. However, I find it hard to discern what differentiates one from an …