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When's a good time to start prepping for the SAT?

Hi, I'm a junior and was wondering when I should start preparing for the SAT? I really want to do well but I'm not sure when's the right time to start. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appre …

8 months ago

College Supplements: What should I focus on?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications and I've noticed that some colleges ask for supplemental essays or materials. What are they typically looking for in these supplements, and how sho …

8 months ago

Cornell's Top Majors?

Hey! I've been researching different universities, and Cornell has caught my eye. I was just wondering, what are some of the best majors offered at Cornell? I'd like to see how they align with my acad …

8 months ago

What's the Significance of College Size?

As a junior, I've started researching different colleges and noticed that college size varies quite a bit. How significant is the college size in terms of overall experience and opportunities? Are the …

8 months ago

Skidmore decision release date?

Hey everyone! Does anyone know when Skidmore typically releases their admissions decisions? I applied and I'm super anxious to find out.

8 months ago

Understanding SAT test scores

Hey guys, I just got my SAT test scores back and I'm a little confused. Can someone explain how to read the SAT scores and what's considered a good score range for competitive colleges?

8 months ago

Georgetown Application Deadline

Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to Georgetown and I want to make sure I don't miss any deadlines. Does anyone know when their regular decision application is due? Thanks for the help!

8 months ago

MIT Interviews for Applicants

Hi all! I've been considering MIT for a while now and wanted to get some more information on their interview process. Does MIT interview everyone who applies or just a select group? Any info would be …

8 months ago

Emory Early Decision?

Hi all! I applied Early Decision to Emory and I'm really nervous about the decision release date. Any idea when they usually release this information? I'd appreciate any help!

8 months ago

Boston College Regular Decision Release?

Hey, everyone! I applied to Boston College for Regular Decision and I can't wait to hear back. Does anyone know when they usually send out decisions?

8 months ago

How reliable are admission statistics?

I've been looking at different colleges' admission statistics, like acceptance rates, average test scores, etc. But I'm wondering how accurate and reliable these stats are. Do they truly represent a c …

8 months ago

Top engineering schools in the US?

Hi all, I'm really passionate about engineering and I want to know what are some of the best engineering schools in the US? I've heard about MIT and Caltech, but what are some other schools with stron …

8 months ago

What's Considered a Great SAT Score?

Hi everyone! Quick question: What is considered a great SAT score? I'm trying to figure out what I should be aiming for to increase my chances of getting into my dream college. Thanks in advance!

8 months ago

What are some big liberal arts colleges?

I've always been really into liberal arts education, and while I know liberal arts colleges are generally smaller, are there any larger ones out there that I should look into? Thanks!

8 months ago

UPenn ED Deadline?

I want to apply Early Decision to UPenn, but I'm not sure when the deadline is. Can anyone help me out? I want to make sure I have enough time to pull together a solid application. Thanks!

8 months ago

When is the Early Action Response Date?

Hey folks! Just applied to a few schools with Early Action and I'm wondering when the response date is. Do I have until a specific deadline to accept or decline their offers? Super stressed about this …

8 months ago

1150 on SAT to ACT?

So I got a 1150 on my SAT, and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth switching to the ACT. If anyone could help me convert my SAT score to its ACT equivalent, that would be super helpful!

8 months ago

Harvard admissions interview experience?

So, I just got scheduled for a Harvard admissions interview! I'm excited, but also really nervous. Can anyone share their experiences and maybe some tips? Thanks!

8 months ago

Most popular majors at Stanford?

Hi, I've been looking at Stanford for college and I'm curious about the most popular majors there. I'm still undecided on what I want to study, so knowing what programs attract most students would be …

8 months ago

When does George Washington University release regular decision notifications?

I was wondering when GWU usually announces their regular decision notifications. I'm applying next year and want to be prepared. Thanks in advance!

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