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University of Miami Acceptance Rate?

Hey there! I'm applying to the University of Miami, and I was wondering if anyone knows their current acceptance rate or if there's any information on how competitive it is to get in. Thanks for the h …

2 years ago

UCLA Acceptance Rate: How competitive?

Hi! Does anyone have info on UCLA's acceptance rate? I'm trying to gauge how competitive it is to get in. Also, if you've been admitted, what do you think stood out in your application that got you in …

2 years ago

Georgia Tech EA Release Date

I'm a bit nervous since I applied to Georgia Tech through Early Action. When should I expect to know the results? Fingers crossed!

2 years ago

Most popular major at Stanford?

I was just curious, what's the most popular major at Stanford? I'm not sure what I want to study yet, so I want to know what the majority of students seem to be interested in.

2 years ago

What kind of questions should I expect for a UPenn interview?

Hey all, I got an email from UPenn about scheduling an interview, and I'm kind of nervous about it. Can anyone who's already gone through the interview process let me know what kind of questions they …

2 years ago

Best schools for pre-med?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been thinking about pursuing a pre-med track in college. Can you suggest some schools with strong pre-med programs or resources? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

UC Berkeley Early Decision?

Hi fellow applicants! I want to apply to UC Berkeley as one of my top choices. I heard that some schools offer early decision or early action. Does UC Berkeley have an early decision option? If not, h …

2 years ago

How do colleges decide which students to accept?

Hey all, I'm feeling a little stressed about the whole college application process. I'm curious - what do colleges usually look for when accepting students? Is it just grades, or do extracurriculars a …

2 years ago

When does Tulane release ED decisions?

Hey guys, I applied to Tulane through Early Decision and I'm getting kinda anxious about when the results will come out. Does anyone know when Tulane ED decisions are released?

2 years ago

Which colleges have top-ranked Mechanical Engineering programs?

I'm looking into pursuing mechanical engineering, and I'd love to know which colleges have the best programs. Can anyone provide a list of top-ranked mechanical engineering colleges and what makes the …

2 years ago

Stanford Application Interview Tips?

Hey! I just got invited to interview for my Stanford application and I'm kinda stressed. Anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare and what to expect during the interview? Appreciate the help!

2 years ago

When should we expect UPenn RD notifications?

Hey everyone, I applied to UPenn for Regular Decision. Does anyone know when UPenn usually releases their regular decision notifications? Is there a specific date or just a general time frame we shoul …

2 years ago

What's the Harvard University interview process like?

Hi there! I'm planning to apply to Harvard University, and I've heard they sometimes offer interviews. Can someone explain the interview process for Harvard? How do they determine who gets an intervie …

2 years ago

When do Georgetown EA decisions usually come out?

Hey guys, I applied to Georgetown for Early Action and I'm getting a little nervous. Does anyone know around what time Georgetown typically releases their EA decisions? Thanks!

2 years ago

Cornell University - Thoughts?

Hi there! I've been considering Cornell as one of my top choices for college, but I wanted to get some input from current/past students or people familiar with the school. What do you think about Corn …

2 years ago

Harvard University Regular Decision?

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply to Harvard University through the Regular Decision process. Can someone provide some advice on what's different from the Restrictive Early Action process and what ar …

2 years ago

Duke Early Action Decision Date

Hey fellow applicants, I'm applying to Duke EA and I was just wondering when they typically release their early action decisions. Does anyone know the date or general timeframe for that? Thanks in adv …

2 years ago

Tips for answering supplemental essay questions?

Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college applications and was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to approach supplemental essay questions? I want to make sure I'm answering them effectively a …

2 years ago

What's the best time to take the SAT?

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the SAT test. When do you guys suggest I take it? Should I do it in the spring of junior year or wait until the fall of senior ye …

2 years ago

Understanding legacy in college admissions

Hey everyone, I've heard the term 'legacy' a lot during the college application process. Can somebody explain what it means to be a legacy student, and how does it affect college admissions? Thanks in …

2 years ago
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