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I've been lagging a bit with my college apps and starting to panic. Are there any good colleges out there that still have late deadlines for 2024-25 applications? Really hope there are some solid opti …

I'm reconsidering my college list and want to focus on biology programs. Do any of you know schools with strong biology departments that might still have open or late application deadlines? I don't wa …

I was thinking of switching the colleges listed on my FAFSA after the priority deadline. Does anyone know if this could cause issues with the applications? I don't want my aid to be delayed due to thi …

Due to some personal issues, I'm late in applying to schools. Are there any community colleges that accept applications closer to the start of summer classes? I'm hoping to enroll and catch up quickly …

I'm attending a community college in Philadelphia and might have to drop a class this spring. Does anyone know when the late drop deadline usually is? I'm worried I might miss it and get stuck with a …

I'm a bit behind on my college applications and I'm wondering which colleges have late regular decision deadlines for fall 2025. Any tips on schools that have openings or might still accept applicatio …

I'm worried about getting one of my recommendations in on time. Are colleges generally strict about receiving recommendations by the application deadline, or is there some leeway if they're a little l …

I'm interested in finding some good colleges in California that have late admission deadlines. I might need more time to decide where to apply and would like to keep my options open. Any suggestions?

I've been looking for art colleges with late application deadlines, but most of them seem to have already closed their apps. Does anyone know of schools still open for applications? Trying to keep my …

I'm on the hunt for U.S. colleges that still have open applications because I missed most of the regular deadlines. Can anyone recommend schools with extended deadlines?

Help! I'm behind on my college applications and really need to find schools with deadlines that are still open. Any advice on this would be super helpful.

Does anyone know of colleges that offer early action with later deadlines? I'm interested in applying early but missed the usual November deadlines.

I'm curious about which colleges in New York offer later application deadlines. I might apply to some schools there, but I need more time to prepare my materials.

I'm thinking about joining some interview workshops offered by universities. Do these workshops significantly help with preparation for college or scholarship interviews?

I've been invited to an interview workshop at the University of Memphis. What's the appropriate attire for such an event? I want to make sure I look professional without overdoing it.

Interviews are coming up and I want to make sure I clearly convey why I'm interested in each school. What's the best way to express this, especially when they ask 'why this university'?

I've got an interview scheduled with the University of Rochester and I'm kinda nervous. If anyone's been through it, what kind of questions should I prepare for, and how important is the interview com …

I heard about the Travel Access Project offering grants for gap year travel. Can anyone provide more information on how these grants work and whether they're worth applying for?

I'm curious if anyone has experience with using Topdeck Travel for their gap year. How did you find their services and itineraries? Would you recommend them for someone looking for a structured travel …

I'm deciding on where to go during my gap year. What are some top destinations that other people have loved for a gap year? I'm open to traveling anywhere that offers a mix of adventure and learning.