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What might predict one's chances of getting into Stony Brook?

Hello, has anyone here applied to Stony Brook? I'm considering it as an option and was wondering if someone could help me understand the acceptance rates and application expectations to gauge my chanc …

a year ago

Stanford Summer Session Acceptance Rate?

Is it any easier to get into the Stanford Summer session than it is to get into their regular fall admission? Does anyone know the acceptance rate for their summer program?

a year ago

How important is the letter of recommendation for admissions at Stanford?

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to get my head around the Stanford application process. I've read that a letter of recommendation can make or break your application. Can anyone infor …

a year ago

Stand Out Connect for college applications?

Hey there! I recently stumbled upon a platform named Stand Out Connect. Does anyone know how this works? Is it useful for us, high school juniors, during the college application process?

a year ago

Curious about Savannah State University

Hey guys, I've recently been looking into Savannah State University. Can anyone share their experience with the admissions process? I'm curious about how stringent it is and how holistic their review …

a year ago

Thoughts on San Diego State's Meal Plan?

Hey there, is anyone familiar with the meal plans offered at San Diego State? I'm pretty certain that I want to apply and I'm trying to get a sense of what day-to-day life may look like, especially wh …

a year ago

Is Rutgers an Ivy League School?

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been considering Rutgers for college. I've heard a mix of things, and wanted to dispel the rumors. Is Rutgers considered an Ivy League school?

a year ago

Insight on Rutgers Honors Program?

Has anyone here been a part of the Rutgers Honors Program? How competitive is it and what benefits did you get from joining? Any information would be great!

a year ago

Exploring Greek Life at SMU

I'm eagerly browsing around for schools and stumbled upon Southern Methodist University. I've heard that Greek life is pretty big there - can anyone confirm or correct this? What kind of experiences c …

a year ago

How manageable is securing student aid at SDSU?

Hello, I'm on the journey to figuring out finances for college and I was wondering how manageable it is to secure student aid at SDSU? Any tips on applying for it or personal experiences anyone would …

a year ago

Which colleges offer solid Pre-Vet programs?

Hey there, soon-to-be senior here! I'm pretty much decided on the idea of becoming a Veterinarian. So, I'm looking for colleges with strong Pre-Vet programs. Any particular colleges I should be consid …

a year ago

Need help with SAT Test Taking Strategies

I'm preparing for my SAT and I realize that some sort of a strategy would help me manage the time better. Do you have any tips or strategies I could use?

a year ago

Rise BU Program - Worth It?

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone here is a part of the Rise BU program? I'd love to get some inside info. What is it exactly and has it been helpful for you? Worth applying to?

a year ago

What's 'The Box' on Rice University's Application?

I've seen some mentions online about 'the box' in Rice's application, can anyone explain what that is? It sounds a bit intimidating, and I'm a bit unsure on what they want...any insight would be hugel …

a year ago

Music Opportunities at Rice University?

Hi guys, I'm a rising junior thinking about applying to Rice University. I've been playing the violin for a while now and I am really interested in learning about the opportunities for non-music major …

a year ago

Considering a Campus Visit to Rice University

I'm thinking of visiting Rice University's campus to get a better sense of the environment. What are some must-see spots? How can I get the most out of my visit?

a year ago

Confused about SAT Schools

I am slightly lost on what SAT schools are and how they relate to college admissions. Can someone please explain it to me?

a year ago

Choosing between Saint Joseph's and LaSalle

I'm lucky to have been accepted into both Saint Joseph's and LaSalle but now I'm torn. Can anyone shed some light on the main differences between the two? This is stressing me out because I don’t want …

a year ago

What's Rutgers' Early Action acceptance rate?

I'm considering applying Early Action to Rutgers but wanted to know how their EA acceptance rate compares to the Regular Decision round. Is it significantly higher or about the same? Any insight would …

a year ago

Ranking of Nursing Schools

I'm contemplating a career in nursing. Are there any tips for ranking nursing schools during the application process? How does it differ from regular college rankings?

a year ago
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