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Is UChicago considered part of the Ivy League? I know it's a really prestigious university known for rigorous academics, but I'm confused whether it is a member of the Ivy League or not. Also, could s …
Hey everyone, I've always been intrigued by the study of cultures and human nature and I'm thinking of possibly majoring in Anthropology. Any thoughts on the difficulty level of this program? Is Anthr …
This year is already looking like it could be a tough one, and I'm worried about getting a B in one of my classes. Would this significantly harm my college applications? Are colleges understanding abo …
Hey everyone! I've heard that Northwestern operates on a quarter system instead of a semester system. I'm curious to know how that works and what's the general opinion of students who've experienced i …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering about this for a while now. I know people always talk about getting a 4.0 GPA, which seems like perfection. But I've also heard of people having a GPA higher than 4.0 …
Hey everyone. I have to write a two-page essay for one of my college applications. For better planning and organization, I was wondering if anyone knows approximately how many words makes up a two-pag …
I've just submitted a few applications to colleges with rolling admissions but I'm curious as to how long I'll have to wait for their decision. Does anyone know roughly how long this process takes? An …
Eeh, kinda worried here, guys. I've signed up to take AP Anatomy and Physiology next year. I've heard it's a hard class and it's starting to freak me out a bit. Could someone who has taken it chime in …
Hello everyone. I'm about to embark on the journey that is the CSS Profile. I'm a touch worried about my accuracy on it. How precise do we have to be on it? Do they have an allowance for minor errors, …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about how the grading system works. Do colleges view a B grade as significantly higher than a B-? How much does the '-' actually matter?
I'm quite big on sports but not looking to go pro or play at a varsity level. I keep seeing programs listed as both 'Intramural' and 'Intermural'. Can someone explain the difference to me, and which m …
I'm planning on pursuing Industrial Engineering for my undergraduate studies and I was wondering if any of you can offer insight on universities that are known for this major? Bonus points for schools …
What do you all think about Holy Cross according to Niche.com ratings? I don't fully trust the website, so I'd appreciate any real experiences or opinions about Holy Cross.
So, I impulsively made an early decision application to a certain college, and now I'm having serious regrets. Is there anyone here with an idea of what happens if I get accepted and then decide not t …
Starting to stress about this whole college thang... anyone got stats on the acceptance rate for the Foster School of Business? This could potentially be a huge deal for me.
Hey, everyone! If anybody attending FSU could answer, what kind of minors does the university offer? I'm really keen on broadening my field of study, so any knowledge about this would be super appreci …
I'm trying to wrap my head around early action options for various colleges. If anyone has applied Early Action to Florida State University, could you explain the process?
Thinking about applying to High Point University. How's the environment out there in North Carolina? Is the campus life as good as they say? What's their academic rigor?
This is just a hypothetical, but if I were to end up on Harvard's waitlist, what would my chances actually be of getting accepted? Does Harvard often accept waitlisted applicants? Any insight or perso …
Hey everyone, I'm applying under the Restrictive Early Action plan to Harvard this year and I'm anxious about when I'll hear back. Any pointers on when Harvard typically releases these decisions? Also …