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How High Do SAT Scores Go?

Hey everyone, I'm beginning to study for the SAT, and I was just wondering what the highest possible score is. Also, any tips on how to reach that perfect or near-perfect score would be greatly apprec …

9 months ago

Northwestern ED Deadline

Hello! I'm really set on applying Early Decision to Northwestern, but I'm having trouble finding the deadline. Can someone point me in the right direction or let me know when the deadline is? Thank yo …

9 months ago

UC Letters of Recommendation: Who's the best to ask?

Hey everyone, so I'm applying to some UC schools and I was wondering who the best people to ask for letters of recommendation are? Like should I stick to teachers or can I reach out to my coach or clu …

9 months ago

Difference between Early Action and Rolling Admission

Hey guys! So I've been researching college application deadlines and I came across Early Action and Rolling Admission. Can someone please explain the difference between these two? Thanks in advance!

9 months ago

Advice for transfer students applying to college?

I'm thinking of transferring from my current college to a different one next year. To those who have been through this process, any advice or tips that might help improve my chances of getting accepte …

9 months ago

Is Cornell as prestigious as it seems?

I'm considering applying to Cornell, and I know it's an Ivy League, but how prestigious is it really? I've read mixed reviews online. Do people generally regard it as a top-tier school, and does that …

9 months ago

UChicago Regular Decision Release Date?

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows when UChicago typically releases their Regular Decision results. I'm trying to manage my expectations for some peace of mind. Thanks!

9 months ago

Where can I find the best engineering colleges in the US?

I've been looking into engineering programs for college, but I'm not exactly sure which ones are considered the best. Can anyone give me some advice on finding the top engineering colleges in the US, …

9 months ago

Stanford Restrictive Early Action vs. Regular Decision?

Hello there! I'm considering applying to Stanford and I'm curious about the pros and cons of applying for Restrictive Early Action vs. Regular Decision. Can someone explain the differences and help me …

9 months ago

Brandeis decisions release date?

Hi! I applied to Brandeis and I'm getting pretty stressed about the admissions decisions. Can anyone tell me when they typically release their decisions?

9 months ago

Choosing the right pre-med program?

Hi y'all, I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and I'm really interested in finding a good pre-med program. With so many rankings out there, how should I go about narrowing down and choosing which p …

9 months ago

Navigating College Application Assistance

How's it going, folks? I'm struggling with my college applications, and I'm considering getting some professional assistance. What services or resources have you found helpful?

9 months ago

Effectiveness of Letters of Recommendation

Hi, I'm a junior and starting to think about my college applications. I was wondering, how much do letters of recommendation really help in the admissions process? How important is it to pick the righ …

9 months ago

Colleges dropping ACT/SAT requirements?

I've been hearing that some colleges are dropping their ACT/SAT requirements for upcoming application cycles. Does anyone know of a list or resource where I can find colleges that have decided to do t …

9 months ago

Letters of Recommendation—How Many Do I Need?

Hi everyone! So I'm getting ready to gather my teacher recs, but I'm a bit confused about how many I actually need. Can anyone help me out? Also, is there any advantage to having more than the require …

9 months ago

Admission committee vs. admissions committee?

Hey everyone, I've seen both terms used and I'm curious about the difference between the two, if any. Does it matter which one I use when referring to the people who review college applications?

9 months ago

Can someone explain the 3+2 engineering programs?

I'm interested in potentially studying engineering, and I've come across some schools offering 3+2 engineering programs. How do these programs work and what are the benefits? Thanks for any info you c …

9 months ago

Benefits of Early Application to Colleges

Hi all! I wanted to ask what the benefits of applying early to colleges are (either Early Action or Early Decision)? Will it increase my chances of getting accepted? Thanks for your help!

9 months ago

Best Liberal Arts Colleges (LACs)?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to put together a college list, and I was wondering which Liberal Arts Colleges (LACs) are considered the best for undergrad students in terms of academics and campus life. Ca …

9 months ago

What Can You Study at Yale?

Hey everyone, so I've recently been researching different universities and Yale caught my attention. I know it's a prestigious school with a vast range of academic programs, but what are some of the m …

9 months ago
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