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Hey y'all, Stanford is my dream school, but I'm aware that it's one of the most selective universities. How hard is it to actually get into Stanford? What do they look for in their applicants?
Anyone here know how the admissions process for New College of Florida works? What do they typically look for in a student? Just a junior trying to get a start on college apps, any info would be reall …
To set a benchmark for myself, I was curious to learn about the national average SAT score. Is there a reliable source to find this data? I'm hoping to gauge where I am and set a reasonable goal befor …
Thinking about applying to Michigan State University and I'm feeling a bit lost on where to start. What are the main requirements for admission? Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
I'm interested in applying to Mount St Mary's, and I've heard it's competitive. Can anyone share info about the acceptance rate or what makes a competitive applicant?
Hey guys, I'm currently on the hunt for some of the most liberal schools in the U.S. I'd love to be in an atmosphere where my liberal values can thrive. Anybody know of any lists or resources that inc …
I'm considering JHU for my undergrad, but I'm not clear on their testing policies. Can anyone help clarify - does Johns Hopkins require you to submit SAT scores?
Hey everyone, I've been dreaming about Harvard since I was a little kid. I'm wondering what kind of SAT scores Harvard is looking for? I mean, I know they say there's no real 'minimum', but anyone got …
Howdy! I'm trying to (already!) choose a major. I'm quite open to exploring new fields, so I want to know: what are the most competitive majors out there currently? Is it better to go for something hy …
Hey everyone, has anyone applied for or received financial aid from Morehead State? How does that process go? Any help would be much appreciated. I'm feeling a little clueless over here.
Hi all! I've been looking into Monterey State and just trying to work out my chances. Anyone knows what their typical acceptance rate looks like and how it has been trending over the last few years?
Totally stressing out here, guys. Does anyone have clear deadlines for the MIT application process? EA, Regular decisions, all that stuff? I want to make sure I'm on top of things.
Hey people! I'm in my junior year and thinking seriously about MIT. I was just wondering what kind of ACT scores do they typically look for? Do I have any chance if my scores are decent but not top 1 …
I've been seeing stuff about Level GPA and not entirely sure what it means or how it’s calculated. Anyone know how I can compute this accurately? Does this look different for honors or AP classes?
Just wondering, if a teacher wrote your recommendation letter, what did they focus on or say that seemed to make a difference in your application? Should it be more about my academic achievements, or …
Just a stressed junior here, planning to ask some of my teachers for college recommendation letters soon. What's the best way to approach them about it? Any tips on what I should request them to highl …
Hey everyone, I was hoping to get some clarity on letters of recommendation for college admission. How much do they usually impact the admissions process? Anything specific I should make sure my teach …
I need to ask for a letter of recommendation soon, and I'm getting a bit overwhelmed. Do you guys have any examples or templates that helped you? Any advice on how to make it stand out so I can show i …
Hi there! I've got a question regarding class rankings. How exactly is class rank figured out? Are there some universal standards schools follow, or is it quite different among schools? Any insights?
Hello everyone! Stanford is high up on my wish list but I'm left wondering, how tough is it, truly, to get into Stanford? I'm aware acceptance rate is super low, but can someone help me understand wha …