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What up guys, there are colleges often listed as having the 'happiest' students and I'm a bit intrigued by this statistic. How reliable is this data? Would it significantly affect a student’s college …

Been looking at Berry College for a while now. Would love to know what their admissions process is like, what they value in applicants, and perhaps the general atmosphere on campus. Thanks!

I'm considering applying to Bard, but kinda nervous since it seems competitive. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate or any tips on strengthening my application?

Applying for Ball State and kinda stressing here. What're they exactly looking for on applications? Any special requirements or expectations I should meet? Insight appreciated!

Does anyone know where I can find a printable ACT answer sheet for practice purposes?

Does anyone else's school use the A, A minus grading system? What exactly does an A minus mean in terms of GPA, and how bad does it affect the GPA if at all?

Hello everyone, I need some help. Can anyone tell me what the admission rate is for Xavier University? I've been considering applying there, and I'm curious to know about my chances of getting accepte …

Hey, no offense to any school here but just for my info, is there a commonly agreed upon 'worst' Ivy League school? I understand it's all relative and depends on the specific criteria, but is there an …

Hello! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges - VCU seems interesting. Can anyone break down the VCU admissions process for me? Are they test-optional, or are they more into holistic review?

Hi all, I have been exploring my college options and come across University of Texas Arlington. Any UTA current students here willing to share their experiences about the quality of education, campus …

Just got the email that I've been waitlisted at UPenn. Feeling a bit stressed about it. Anyone have experience with this? Any advice on what my next steps should be?

Planning to visit the UPenn campus sometime soon. What should I make sure to check out? Any advice would be super helpful!

I've been looking into scheduling a tour at UPenn. If anyone's taken it, what's it like? What do they show you and is it worth the time?

I'm definitely applying to the University of Michigan, and I heard it's good to apply early action. Can anyone tell me when should I ideally submit my application for early action?

Hi, folks! I'm currently stuck between choosing University of Georgia and University of Florida for my college. Can anyone share any insight on the strengths and weaknesses for each?

Can anyone give me some information about University of Florida's Honors program? Specifically, I'd love to know about the perks, the level of rigorousness, and the overall experience.

I plan to apply to FSU and am just feeling super jittery about the whole thing. How can I keep tabs on my application status? Is there some portal or something where I can do this? Thank you in advanc …

Hey everyone, I' m looking into UCSB's offerings for meal plans. What choices do students have? How flexible are they?

Is anyone familiar with the College of Creative Studies (CCS) at UCSB? What does the program look like, and what are the entrance requirements?

I'm considering transferring to UCLA next year. Does anyone know what they look for in transfer applicants and when decisions are typically released?