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UMD decision release date?

Hi there! I applied to the University of Maryland and I've been feeling a bit stressed lately. Does anyone know when they usually release their admissions decisions?

2 years ago

Is UPenn Early Decision Binding?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in UPenn and I'm thinking about applying Early Decision. I just wanted to confirm: is UPenn's ED program binding? I want to make sure I'm making the right choice. T …

2 years ago

Academy of Art University: campus and facilities?

Hey everyone! I'm curious about the Academy of Art University and its campus/facilities. Can someone share more about their experience with the dorms, athletics, and the overall campus environment? Ar …

2 years ago

Top 10 pre-med schools?

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college. Could anyone share their thoughts on the top 10 pre-med schools in the US? And, if you've studied at any, what's …

2 years ago

Breaking Down Early Decision

Hey, peeps! I keep seeing 'early decision' mentioned, but I'm still feeling a little confused about exactly how it works. Can anyone help simplify it for me?

2 years ago

Stanford REA Decision Date?

Hi there! I've applied to Stanford under the Restrictive Early Action plan and I'm getting a bit nervous. Does anyone know when they release their decisions for REA applicants? TIA!

2 years ago

What are some good questions to ask my Harvard interviewer?

Hey everyone! I have a Harvard interview coming up, and I'm super excited! Besides researching the school, I wanted to prepare some thoughtful questions to ask my interviewer. What would you all recom …

2 years ago

Deciding on early application for college: Is it worth it?

I've been hearing a lot about applying to college early and was wondering if it’s really worth it? What are the pros and cons of early applications?

2 years ago

Legacy admissions - how much do they matter?

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about legacy-based admissions and I'm wondering how much of an impact they can have on college applications. Is being a legacy applicant a significant advantage, …

2 years ago

University of Chicago deferred acceptance rate?

Hi all, I'm applying to UChicago and considering applying Early Action. Let's say I get deferred, does anyone know from past experiences or data what the deferred acceptance rate is like for UChicago? …

2 years ago

Georgetown Admission Dates

Hello, everyone! I'm applying to Georgetown University and I want to make sure I have all the important dates for the admission process in mind. Can someone help me out by listing those dates or shari …

2 years ago

Understanding ACT test scores

Hey everyone! I just got my ACT scores back, and I need some help interpreting them. Can someone explain what each section score means and how the composite score is calculated? Are there any resource …

2 years ago

How much do Princeton admissions officers weigh extracurriculars?

I'm looking at applying to Princeton next year and I'm curious about the weight that Princeton admissions officers place on extracurriculars. Does anyone have any insight on this? Are there certain ty …

2 years ago

What is Swarthmore's Regular Decision deadline?

Hi, I'm applying to Swarthmore and want to double check their regular decision deadline. Can someone let me know when it is? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins RD Decision Date: When will we find out?

Hey there! I applied to Johns Hopkins under their regular decision option and I'm simply wondering when we can expect to hear back about our decisions. Any info would be super helpful. Thanks in advan …

2 years ago

Does UC Berkeley offer Early Action?

Hey fellow students! I was wondering if UC Berkeley has an Early Action admissions plan. I'm really interested in applying early but can't seem to find any concrete info. Can anyone help me out? Thank …

2 years ago

What are the application requirements for Cal Poly SLO?

Hey, I'm really interested in applying to Cal Poly SLO and I want to make sure I have everything I need for the application. Could someone please provide me a list of requirements for the application? …

2 years ago

Penn ED release date?

Does anyone know when Penn will be releasing their Early Decision results? I'm super excited, yet anxious, to find out my decision. Thanks for any information!

2 years ago

Regular Decision college process: What should I expect?

Hey guys, I decided to apply Regular Decision to most of my colleges, and I'm wondering what the process is like, in terms of deadlines, decisions, and financial aid. Can anyone provide some insights …

2 years ago

When do college acceptance letters come?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior starting to think about the whole college application process, and I'm curious about when we typically receive college acceptance letters. Any insight would be super helpful. T …

2 years ago
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