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I'm thinking about enrolling at Austin Community College, but I'm concerned about managing my finances. Does anyone here have experience with their financial aid opportunities? How easy is it to secur …

I recently got my ACT scores, but I'm having trouble grasping all the details. Can anyone help me interpret the different sections and the composite score? Additionally, how do colleges use these scor …

Hey fellow applicants! Just curious if anyone knows when Stanford's decision day is. Trying to mentally prepare myself.

Recently, I came across something called the 'STEM to SHTM' program at Stanford. Does anyone know more about this program? What is it exactly, and how can I apply?

Hey everyone, I applied EA to MIT, and I can't wait to find out my decision. Does anyone know the specific date MIT releases Early Action results?

Hey guys! Can anyone explain the difference between early application and regular application for college admissions? I'm a little confused about the pros and cons of each.

I love the idea of studying architecture and I'd prefer to stay in California. Are the architecture programs here worth it? Any recommendations for good programs in the state?

I'm considering applying to MIT. I was curious about how helpful and involved alumni tend to be when it comes to networking and job opportunities. Any insights on this?

I'm a junior interested in finding an internship in my field of interest (STEM), but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone suggest good websites or resources to look for internships that are open to …

Hi there, I'm an international student planning to apply to some colleges in the US. Application fees can get really expensive, so I was wondering if anyone knows any universities that don't charge an …

I'm interested in pursuing medicine in the future. Can you guys share some advice on which top pre-med paths I should consider when choosing a college? Thanks in advance!

Got waitlisted at a couple of my top choices and I'm getting a bit anxious. When do colleges usually start releasing waitlist results? Is it anytime after the regular decision release date?

Hey guys! I applied for MIT's Early Decision and was wondering if anyone knows when the decisions are supposed to come out?

Hi all! I applied to Syracuse and I'm really excited to hear back. Does anyone know when they usually release their decisions? Thanks for any info you can provide!

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Purdue and I'm curious about the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027. Does anyone know how competitive it is this year?

I've heard the Common Application supplements can be quite challenging. Can someone explain why they're tough and maybe offer some advice for tackling them?

When should I expect to hear back from Amherst? The waiting is stressing me out a bit. If anyone has any idea about the typical release dates for decisions, please let me know. Thanks a ton!

Hey, everyone! When it comes to letters of recommendation, how do our teachers actually send them to colleges? Does it vary by school or is there a common system?

Hi, I applied to Lehigh University for early decision, and I'm getting pretty nervous about it. Does anyone know when they usually release their ED decisions? Any help is appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm torn between going to a liberal arts college or a university. Could someone explain the main differences between liberal arts colleges and universities? What are the pros and cons of …