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I got rejected from my dream school, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips or experience on how to appeal the decision? Is it even worth trying?

Hey guys! I'm a junior starting to think about what I want to study in college. I know some majors can be really stressful, so I'm curious, which college majors are known to be the most stressful? Any …

Hey! I've always been interested in attending the University of Michigan, and I was wondering what kind of GPA they're looking for in high school students? Could any current students or recent applica …

I'm thinking about applying to USC through their early action program. Can someone let me know what their early action acceptance rate is, and if it would be worth a shot to apply early?

Hi there! Can someone provide some information on the acceptance rate for regular decision applicants at Harvard? Just trying to get a sense of how competitive the process is. Thanks so much!

Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but how can I determine if I qualify for in-state tuition at a public university? What factors do colleges usually consider when evaluating a st …

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to UC Berkeley, but I've heard it's super competitive. How hard is it to get in? Do any current students or alums have any advice for me?

I'm working on my UC application and I'm unsure about how to showcase my extracurriculars and awards in the Activities and Honors section. Any advice on making the most out of this section of the appl …

Hi guys, I'm preparing for the college application process and I've been wondering about Harvard's requirements. Do they ask for supplemental essays in their application? Just trying to get a handle o …

Hey all, I'm a junior and currently narrowing down my college list. One thing I'm uncertain about is whether I should apply Early Action to some of my top choices. What are the benefits and drawbacks? …

Hi guys! I've been doing some research on Sarah Lawrence College and I stumbled upon something called the 'Common Data Set.' What exactly is this, and how can it help me better understand the school's …

Hey guys, so I'm kind of confused about the difference between a major and a minor in college. Can you major in one subject and minor in another? How does this affect your college experience and futur …

Hey guys! Can someone help me understand how colleges look at our family's income to determine financial aid eligibility? Is there a maximum income beyond which my chances of receiving financial aid d …

I need to write a transfer essay, and I'm struggling with how to start it. What should I focus on? Can anyone share some advice for an eye-catching introduction?

A bit of a random question, but how can I actually start receiving mail from colleges? I haven't gotten any and I'm getting kinda worried that I'm missing out on important info. Any advice?

Hey! Does anyone know the early action acceptance rate at UGA? I'm trying to decide if I should apply early or wait for regular decision. Thanks!

I've been considering my future career path, and it got me thinking: what are some careers that are notoriously difficult to study for and prepare for? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the hardest pa …

Hey, I'm curious about the typical GPA of students who get accepted to Penn State. I'm hoping to apply there in the future, and I want to make sure my GPA is competitive. Thanks!

I've heard about superscoring, but I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. What do you think are the pros and cons of superscoring? Is there any disadvantage to submitting a superscored application?

Hey, does anyone have information on the acceptance rates for Cornell transfer applicants? I've been researching and I'm really interested in transferring there, but I want to get a sense of how compe …