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Hey guys, I've been researching various colleges and Stony Brook University has caught my interest. I tried to find the acceptance rates, but the information varies a bit. Has someone recently applied …

Hello everyone! I'm thinking about applying to liberal arts colleges, and Swarthmore is pretty high up on my list. What's the acceptance rate, specifically? Is it a super tough school to get into?

Hey everyone, as a junior, I'll soon have to start planning my senior project and I'm just at a loss for ideas. I've always been interested in math and science, but I also don't want to limit my proje …

Hi everyone, I've got an argumentative essay due soon for my English class and I'm really drawing a blank on what to write about. I'm looking for a topic that's got a lot of substance and can be debat …

Hey y'all, I'm thinking of applying to Case Western and was curious about their application numbers. How many applications does Case Western generally get each year? I'm trying to evaluate my chances …

So, I saw political summer programs for elementary kids online and I'm wondering if there's anything similar for high school students? My interest lies in politics and I'd love to do something product …

Hey people, I've heard about the National Merit Scholarship and how it can really help with college costs. But I'm not clear about the requirements to qualify as a National Merit Scholar. Can anyone s …

Hey, anyone knows if Carnegie Mellon University is on a semester or quarter system? Although it's not a deal-breaker, I'd like to factor it into my decision-making since I have a mild preference for t …

Hey! I'm exploring my interest areas, and I was wondering, what are considered some of the hardest degrees to earn at the undergraduate level? Just want to have an idea of what I might be getting myse …

Quick question for all you tech enthusiasts out there - How many people typically apply to the Computer Science program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)? Any insights would be appreciated!

Hi fellow students, I've been looking into Carnegie Mellon's community college and was wondering if anyone knows about their acceptance rate. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone! I'm interested in studying Mechanical Engineering and looking for colleges with strong programs in this major. Any recommendations for colleges known for their Engineering department, pa …

Hey guys! I've got an assignment coming up where I need to deliver a persuasive speech. To prepare better, I'd like to see some examples. Anyone know where I can find some really solid, top-notch pers …

I recently received my ACT score and it's a 29. Been feeling pretty content with this score, but I'm aiming to apply to the University of Georgia (UGA). Does anyone know if a 29 will cut it there? Or …

Hi there, I'm considering applying to Bowdoin. I was wondering if anyone knows roughly how many applications they usually get in a year? It'll be useful to know for my overall acceptance rate calculat …

Hello folks! I've been deferred from my first-choice college and plan to send in a letter of continued interest to strengthen my application. I want to demonstrate my dedication to the school without …

I really hope to get into Carnegie Mellon's CS program. However, I don't have any significant computer science extracurriculars. Is anyone else in a similar situation? How can I strengthen my applicat …

Hey y'all, I'm a junior who's been thinking a lot about my career path. I've always been interested in the field of dentistry (with a specific inclination towards becoming a dental hygienist). I know …

Hey, I'm a bit stressed about this whole college application process (Who isn't, right?). So, can anyone explain to me how exactly colleges know if you're genuinely interested in them? Do they track t …

Hi there! I'm planning to take the ACT in June. How long does it usually take for the results to be released? I'd like to know just to plan my college app timeline a bit better.