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So I've been receiving a ton of mails from UChicago. Are these just generic mails or should I be looking into them more carefully? Did anyone else have this experience?

Hello, I'm planning to apply to UChicago and I've taken a bunch of AP courses in high school. Does UChicago accept AP credits? And if yes, how does that work exactly? I would really appreciate your in …

So I'm really interested in attending UC Santa Barbara, but the cost is a big concern for me. Can anyone give me some insight into what scholarships are available at UCSB? And what's the best way to a …

Hey everyone, I heard that Tufts runs a summer camp! What's it about, is it for high school students? Could someone share some details, please?

Hi everyone! I'm seriously considering Tufts for college and I'd like to continue pursuing my passion for music there. Can anyone tell me more about the music program at Tufts? How are the faculty, co …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school rising junior and I'm considering going through rush when I get to college. Can anyone give me an idea of some top-rated sororities, and what criteria is usually used t …

I'm currently a high school junior and I've always been passionate about the environment. Recently, I've begun to think about turning this passion into a career by studying environmental engineering. …

I applied for some IT-related majors at UCSD, can anyone shed some light on what that experience looks like, the classes, and opportunities available to IT students?

I was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate for the UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)? It seems like a really fascinating opportunity, but I'm not sure how competitive it is!

Hi folks, I'm considering applying to the UCSB Summer Research Academy (SRA). Does anyone know what the acceptance rate for this program is? Also, what qualities and qualifications do they typically l …

Hey guys! I'm potentially going to be applying to UCLA soon, and I'm really interested in the student life aspect as well. Can anyone give some recommendations on student organizations to join or at l …

Hey everyone, I'm a rising junior and I'm super interested in UCLA. But I'm not sure how to go about setting up a campus visit. Any suggestions or experiences you could share about visiting the campus …

I'm looking to apply for a Biomedical program but am overwhelmed by the options. Could you share some top-tier U.S. Biomedical schools I should consider? Any insights regarding their programs?

I'm a junior right now and planning to major in Computer Science. There are so many universities with good CS programs, but how do I determine which ones are the 'top'? Should I strictly follow rankin …

Hey, I'm looking to apply to Toledo College and am curious about student life there. What are your experiences with campus culture, academics, and extracurriculars? Anything you wish you'd known befor …

I've been hearing a lot about the National Society of Leadership and Success but honestly it's kind of hard for me to find legit reviews online. If anyone's a part of this program could you share your …

Hey everyone. I'm seriously considering applying to Texas A&M and I wanted to pick up some extracurriculars once I (hopefully) get in. Any current/former students have any advice on good clubs, organi …

Hey there, I'm a high school junior and I applied to University of Maryland. I'm just trying to plan out my timeline here. When do UMD decisions usually come out?

I was just looking at Syracuse as a potential choice and wondering about the application fee. How much does it cost to apply? Is there a fee waiver available? Thanks in advance!

I recently stumbled upon something called 'Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies' on Stanford's website. I'm kinda confused about what these are and who they're for. Are they just for high school students? …