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How does financial aid work at IWU?

Hey folks, I'm considering Illinois Wesleyan University as one of my top choices, but I'm not too sure about their financial aid process. I could really use some information on the kind of financial a …

2 years ago

How are Ivy League colleges ranked?

Heya, I'm a junior and starting to think really seriously about college apps. Obvious question, but how exactly are the Ivies ranked? I.e., what criteria are used and how much does this ranking really …

2 years ago

Necessary financial aid info for Ithaca College applications?

Hey, guys! I'm interested in applying to Ithaca College next year. I know it's not a cheap school, and financial aid will be a pretty big deal for me. What sort of documents, info, etc. do I need to p …

2 years ago

How much is the Yale application process a challenge?

Hello community! Been doing a little daydreaming about Yale. The acceptance rate is intimidating, and I'm just wondering about how daunting the application process really is. Anyone mind sharing their …

2 years ago

Is Wake Forest still test-optional?

Hello! I've been doing some research on colleges and found that many went test-optional due to COVID-19. I was wondering whether Wake Forest University is continuing this policy? If anyone has recent …

2 years ago

Is Tufts University still test optional?

Hi everyone, I've been intrigued by Tufts University for a while now and I think I might apply. But I'm not sure about their admissions policy since COVID. Is Tufts still going the test-optional route …

2 years ago

SAT essay in 2023

I've been hearing some conflicting info and I’m not sure what’s accurate anymore. I'm taking the SAT in 2023, and I'm wondering if there's still an essay section? I've heard some rumors that it's been …

2 years ago

Difficulty of the ACT test?

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about the ACT test. I’ve seen varying opinions about it, and I'm not sure what to think. Is the ACT test really as hard as some people make it out to be, or is it somethin …

2 years ago

Is the ACT easy?

I’m in the middle of ACT prep and I’m honestly finding it a bit stressful. I’ve heard some people say it’s not that bad though, and I’m starting to worry I’m just doing it wrong. So, can anyone who's …

2 years ago

Difficulty level of Stats class?

Hello fellow high school students, I'm planning out my classes for next year and I'm considering taking Stats. There's one thing though: I’m not great at math. So, I wanted to check how others found t …

2 years ago

Private or Public: Princeton University?

This might be a basic question, but I'm a bit confused - is Princeton University a private or a public institution? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Penn State Reputation?

Hey everyone, I've seen Penn State's name quite a bit during my college hunting. But what's the buzz around it like? Is it a good school academically and culturally?

2 years ago

Acceptance Rate at Ohio State University?

I'm considering applying to Ohio State University and I would love to get some insights. How difficult is it to get into this school? Anyone wanna share their experience?

2 years ago

Yale Admissions—How tough is it?

Hello, I've been dreaming about Yale University since forever. But I'm aware it's an Ivy, so the competition's pretty tough. How hard is it really? What can make my application stand out?

2 years ago

Florida State University: Test optional this year?

Hello friends, as I'm drafting my college list, I'm interested in Florida State U. Just wanted to verify, are they adopting a test-optional policy for the upcoming admissions cycle?

2 years ago

Is FAU test optional for the upcoming admissions cycle?

Hey, does anyone here know if Florida Atlantic University will be test-optional for this year? I have been focusing a lot on my extracurricular activities and not much on standardized tests.

2 years ago

Emory Admission: Is it test-optional?

Hey, I need a bit of clarification here. Is Emory continuing with test-optional admissions for the upcoming application cycle or have they reverted back to their previous testing requirements?

2 years ago

Difficulty in getting into Duke?

Hey peeps, Duke is my dream university and I'm feeling anxious about my chances of getting accepted there. Any thoughts or insights on how tough the competition really is?

2 years ago

How tough is it to get into Berkeley?

Hey everyone, my dream school has always been Berkeley since I found my love for Computer Science. Can anyone share how challenging it is to get admitted there? Do they look only at grades or consider …

2 years ago

Is AP Computer Science a breeze?

Hey y'all, I'm considering taking AP Computer Science next year. However, I'm not sure if it's a tough course to handle. I want to major in Computer Science in college, but I also don't want to overbu …

2 years ago
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