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Hey y'all! I'm a high school junior passionate about acting and I'd like to pursue this as a career. Are there any recommendations for acting schools in North Carolina? I'd really appreciate the help!
I've been doing some research on college application platforms and I came across the College Coalition. Can someone explain what this is and how it's different from the Common App? Thank you!
Hey, I'm a little stressed about this—but what are the chances of actually getting into a waitlisted class? Is there anything I can do to improve my chances? Thanks!
Hey folks! I submitted my application for Early Action at the University of Vermont. I'm just wondering, does anyone know when they typically release their decisions for EA applicants? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I applied to Georgetown University for RD and was wondering when they typically release their decisions. Anyone got any idea about the specific date or at least a general time frame? Tha …
Hi everyone! I've been lucky enough to get an MIT interview, and I'm a little stressed about it. I want to make sure I ask insightful questions about the school and programs. Could you guys help me co …
Hi everyone, I just got an email to schedule an alumni interview for UPenn. Can anyone share their experience with a UPenn alumni interview? Any advice or tips would be super helpful!
Harvard applicant here, really excited to hear back. Does anyone know when Harvard usually releases their admission decisions?
So, I just got deferred from UChicago EA. Does anyone know what the chances are of being accepted after deferral? Is there anything I can do to improve my chances during the RD round?
Hello everyone, I'm really interested in applying to MIT specifically to major in engineering. However, I'm not sure what types of engineering programs they offer. Could anyone provide some insights i …
I'm planning to ask my teachers for recommendation letters to submit with my Stanford application. Are there any specific things I should ask them to talk about or highlight that might give me an edge …
Hi! I was wondering if reaching out to an MIT admissions counselor would be a good idea to clarify some questions about the application process. Has anyone had experience doing this? If so, did you fi …
I've been researching a lot of colleges, and it seems like acceptance rates at US colleges are getting lower and lower every year. Can anyone give a general overview of how competitive these acceptanc …
Hey guys, I've been considering community college as an option and I was just wondering - are community colleges usually cheaper than four-year colleges? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Hi all, I'm applying to WashU for Early Decision this year, and I was wondering if anyone knows when the ED decisions typically come out. Any info would really help me out, thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I recently got waitlisted at one of my top choice colleges. I'm really hoping to get in, but I'm not sure if accepting a waitlist spot is binding. If I accept the waitlist offer and later ge …
Hey there! I'm doing some research about Stanford, and I'm really interested in learning more about the school in general. Can anyone share some interesting facts or cool tidbits about life at Stanfor …
My parents and I have decided that I should work with a college counselor to help me get through the application process. How should I go about choosing the right counselor for me? What should I look …
Hey guys, so I applied to Villanova via Early Action, and I'm getting a bit anxious about when they'll release their decisions. Does anyone know the date or a general timeframe for when they usually r …
Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to Brown and I want to make sure I don't miss any important deadlines. Can someone please list the key dates to remember for the application process? Thanks in a …