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Hey folks! I'm seriously considering majoring in computer science. I want to make sure I'm applying to the best schools for it. That being said, does anyone have recommendations for the top colleges f …
A little panicked here. I did super poorly on my first tests in two classes, and now I'm worrying that I might fail them. Does anyone know what might happen if a high school junior like me fails two c …
So, like every other high schooler I dream about Harvard. But realistically, what are the chances of getting accepted into Harvard, given their stringent academic standards? Are there specific things …
Anyone know what the 'Eight Little Ivies' are? I just stumbled upon this term and I'm intrigued. Is it worth adding these schools to my college application list?
I'm currently at a community college and looking to transfer to Wesleyan. Wondering about the acceptance rate for transfer students at Wesleyan, can anyone help?
Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my application for WashU. I bumped into something called a 'CSS Code'. Can someone please explain what this is and why it's important?
Hey everyone, I'm really considering applying to Wash U St Louis, but I've heard some mixed opinions. Could some current students or alums give me their honest reviews on the academics, social life, a …
Hey all, just found out that I've been waitlisted at UC Berkeley. I'm feeling pretty anxious about it, to be honest. Does anyone know what the chances are of being accepted from the waitlist, or have …
Hello! I just finished applying to Virginia Tech via Early Action, and I'm kinda stressing out over when I'll hear back from them. Can anyone enlighten me on when I can expect my decision? Thanks in a …
So, I'm planning on going the pre-med route, but was wondering if there were any minors that would make my application to medical school stand out? Would love to hear your thoughts.
So, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) popped up on my list recently. Can anyone clue me in on what the school's reputation is like? Is RIT considered a good school academically? Does it have str …
I might be overplanning a bit, but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Can anyone fill me in on when the early decision (ED) application deadline is for Vanderbilt? Think I'm ready to commit to Vandy!
Alright, so I've been spending my junior year coding and working on CS projects and I've fallen in love with it! I've set my sights on University of Washington. Can anyone provide me with information …
Hey friends! The personal statement seems to be a pretty big part of the University of Washington's application and I want to make sure I nail it. Does anyone have any tips for what the University of …
Hey guys! I'm seriously considering applying to the Informatics program at the University of Washington (UW), but I'm kinda nervous about its competitiveness. Does anyone have any insight into the acc …
I applied early decision to UVA and the anticipation is killing me. Can someone tell me when they typically release their early decision results? And how does the notification process work?
Hey there! I am planning on applying to UT Austin and I wanted to know how long their Thanksgiving break is. It is important for me because I live out of state and I would need to book flights for com …
I think I'm stressing out more than I should about when I'll hear back from UT Austin. Can anyone help me with when they typically send out their admissions decisions? Also, any tips on how to pass th …
Hey guys, I'm a junior caught between applying to USC and UGA. They're both great schools but I'm not sure what sets them apart. Can anyone who's been through the process already share their thoughts …
Hey, I'm trying to find the rankings for undergraduate engineering schools in the US, do you guys have any reliable sources I could check out?