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Stanford major distribution—what to expect?

Hello! I'm considering applying to Stanford and I was wondering about the distribution of majors across the student population. Would anyone be able to provide info on the popularity of different majo …

2 years ago

Ivy Day?

Hey guys, can someone please help me understand exactly what Ivy Day is? I've heard about it, but I'm not sure if it's when all Ivy League schools release their decisions or just a few of them. Also, …

2 years ago

Waitlist Decisions: How Long?

Hey, fellow applicants! I'm on a waitlist and anxiously waiting for a response. Can anyone tell me how long waitlist decisions usually take and if it differs between schools?

2 years ago

Bowdoin College ED decision date?

I'm super stressed right now and can't find any info on when Bowdoin College releases their ED decisions. If anyone knows the date please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

2 years ago

Ivy League Yield Rates?

Hey guys, just out of curiosity, does anyone know the average yield rates for Ivy League schools? I'm trying to compare their desirability among admitted students.

2 years ago

When does Rice University release Regular Decision notifications?

Hey, I applied Regular Decision to Rice University and I'm really excited about it! Does anyone know when they usually release RD decisions? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Importance of recommendation letters?

Hi, I'm a bit stressed about college applications and especially about the recommendation letters. Do these letters really make a big difference in the admissions process, or are other factors like GP …

2 years ago

Accounting Programs in NYC

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I want to study accounting in college. I would love to go to school in NYC, so can anyone recommend good accounting programs in that area? Thanks!

2 years ago

Williams College decision release date?

Hi everyone, I applied to Williams College and I'm so nervous about the decision! Does anyone happen to know when they usually release their decisions? And do they release Regular Decision and Early D …

2 years ago

Cheapest College Options?

Hey y'all, I've been doing college research and realized that many colleges are way too expensive for me. What are some of the cheapest college options out there? Preferably ones that still provide a …

2 years ago

When does GW release regular decision results?

I applied to George Washington University and I'm anxiously waiting for the regular decision release date. Does anyone know when they typically release results, or is there a specific date they've ann …

2 years ago

Which school is USC?

Hi guys! I've been hearing a lot about this school called USC. I'm a bit confused because I saw two different names for it—University of Southern California and University of South Carolina. Can someo …

2 years ago

UC Letters of Recommendation: Are they necessary?

Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply to some UC schools, but I'm not sure about their letters of recommendation policy. Do I need to submit them or are they optional? If they're optional, would it stil …

2 years ago

When do NYU Regular Decision results usually come out?

Hey everyone, I applied to NYU for Regular Decision, and I'm getting a little stressed about when the results will be released. Anyone know when they usually announce the decisions?

2 years ago

Rice University ED Decision Release

Hey everyone, so I'm applying Early Decision to Rice University and I'm super anxious to know when decisions come out. Does anyone know the specific release date for ED results? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Duke acceptance rate in the past

Hi, I was just curious about how Duke's acceptance rate has evolved over time. Does anyone have any idea about their acceptance rate in 1990 or other past years? I'm just interested in seeing how it c …

2 years ago

What are the typical sizes of colleges?

Hey everyone! As I'm doing my college search, I've noticed that colleges come in various sizes. What's the typical range of student population for smaller, mid-sized, and larger universities? Just try …

2 years ago

NYU Admissions Release Date

Hi there, I applied to NYU for the regular decision round. Any idea when they usually release their admission decisions? Thanks for any info you can provide!

2 years ago

Being Deferred in College Applications

Hi all, I'm a bit confused about what it means to be deferred during the college application process. Can someone explain what this means, and if it's a good or bad thing? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

Harvard REA Acceptance Date?

Hey guys, I'm applying to Harvard under Restrictive Early Action (REA) and I'm super nervous. Anyone know when they typically release their REA decisions? I can't find a specific date online, and I wa …

2 years ago
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