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Does Stanford give preference to legacy students?

Hey everyone, I've heard a lot of chatter about Stanford's admission policies concerning legacy applicants. Specifically, I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Does anybody have any insights?

a year ago

Questions about Stanford IT Support

I am super reliant on my tech for school and I was wondering what the IT support is like at Stanford. Does anyone have any info on that?

a year ago

What's Elon University known for?

Elon University caught my eye recently but I don't know too much about it. Anyone know what this university is specifically known for? Like are there certain programs or aspects that are especially st …

a year ago

What's an 'intellectual experience'?

Hey, I'm starting on my college essays and one of the prompts asks about an 'intellectual experience'. I'm not exactly sure what this means or what would qualify as one. Could someone help me out with …

a year ago

What does 'weed out class' mean?

I've been hearing this term 'weed out class' thrown around a lot and I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone shed some light on it for me and give me a few examples of what classes might be consi …

a year ago

How to navigate scholarships at WashU?

Hey guys, I'm a senior looking to apply to Washington University in St. Louis soon, I'm just a bit lost on the scholarship side of things. Can anyone who has received a scholarship from WashU walk me …

a year ago

To whom do I email for Rutgers admissions?

I've been wondering who to get in touch with for some queries I have about my Rutgers application process. Does anyone know where I could find the best Rutgers admissions email to contact?

a year ago

University of Michigan EA Decisions

A bit nervous, but here's my question: do any of you guys know when does UMich typically release their Early Action decisions? I applied EA and the waiting is driving me nuts. Any insights would be gr …

a year ago

Thoughts on Fordham Meal Plans?

Hey! So, I'm strongly considering Fordham for next fall, but I'm a little confused about the meal plans. Can anyone who's been through it all fill me in on the best options and what to expect?

a year ago

Need help deciding - Wake Forest vs Elon

I'm stuck deciding between Wake Forest and Elon. Has anyone else dealt with this decision or know any key differences between these schools that could help me choose?

a year ago

Is visiting Cornell really necessary?

I'm pretty interested in Cornell, but due to some circumstances, it might be difficult for me to visit the campus. How important is it, really, to visit the campus before applying? Will it influence m …

a year ago

Virginia Tech Early Action help!

I'm considering applying early action to Virginia Tech, but I'm not totally clear on the details. What are the deadlines and benefits of this route? Would love some advice from anyone who's been throu …

a year ago

Clarity on Virginia Tech Deadlines?

Does anyone out there have the low-down on Virginia Tech's application deadlines? I’ve heard it’s not the same for all programs – is that true or just a myth?

a year ago

Villanova Early Action Decision Date

I've applied early action to Villanova (nervous fingers crossed!!) and I'm wondering when exactly I'll hear back. My friends at school are giving me different answers. So, when does Villanova usually …

a year ago

Need info about the Texas Advance Commitment

Hey peeps, I've been curious about the Texas Advance Commitment. Any details about this program would be really helpful - is it a financial aid program or scholarship initiative or something else enti …

a year ago

What's the PACE program at the University of Florida?

I came across the term 'PACE program' while looking at the University of Florida's website, but I didn't really get what it is. Could someone explain it to me? Is it something I should consider applyi …

a year ago

Got accepted to UF! But when?

I'm waiting on my decision from University of Florida - UF is my top choice and the wait is so stressful. Anyone know when they usually release decisions? Any input appreciated.

a year ago

Experience visiting the University of Chicago?

Has anyone here visited the University of Chicago before? What was it like? I'm trying to arrange a visit soon, so any tips on what to see or do would be highly appreciated!

a year ago

Does University of California, San Francisco offer undergraduate programs?

I know that UCSF is huge on research, particularly in the health sciences, so I'm not sure it even offers undergrad programs. Can someone confirm this? Is it a good idea for someone interested in medi …

a year ago

Accuracy of Acceptance Rates for Providence College

Hey, I've been looking up the acceptance rates for Providence College and the numbers are wildly inconsistent. Does anyone know the actual rate or where I can find reliable information? Would really a …

a year ago
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