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Best pre-med programs ranked?

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior super interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college, but feeling kind of overwhelmed with all the rankings I've seen online. Does anyone have insight on the most …

2 years ago

Deferral: Is it the Same as Rejection?

I applied Early Decision to one of my top choice colleges and was recently deferred. I'm feeling pretty bummed, but I want to know, does a deferral mean I've been rejected or is there still a chance I …

2 years ago

Yale University's Specialties

Hi everyone, I'm looking into Yale University as a potential college option. Can anyone tell me about their specialties or top-ranked programs? I'd like to get a sense of what they're best known for a …

2 years ago

Cornell ED Decision Date

Hey everyone! Does anyone have any idea when Cornell ED decisions come out? I'm anxiously awaiting the news and it'd be great to know the expected date. Thanks!

2 years ago

How to write a strong personal statement?

Hi all! I'm working on my college applications and struggling to write my personal statement. What are some tips or strategies to make it stand out and sound engaging? Any advice would be greatly appr …

2 years ago

What are some pros and cons of medium-sized colleges?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out what kind of college is the best fit for me, and I've been considering medium-sized schools. Can y'all share some pros and cons of attending a medium-sized colle …

2 years ago

Do schools have different application deadlines?

Hey everyone, I was wondering if deadlines for college applications are typically the same across all schools or if they're different for each one. And what's the best way to keep track of them all?

2 years ago

Harvard Admission Notification Date

Hey guys, I've applied to Harvard and I'm starting to get nervous about when the admission decisions will be released. Anyone know when we're supposed to get that notification? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Deferred from Georgetown: What's next?

Hey guys, I got deferred from Georgetown's early action round, and I'm not sure what to do next. How can I improve my chances for the regular decision round? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

2 years ago

What to know about the ED application process?

I'm thinking about applying Early Decision (ED) to a few schools, but I don't know what to expect. What should I know about the ED application process, and how does it differ from EA and RD?

2 years ago

What's considered a big college?

Hey fellow students! I was wondering, what's considered a big college in terms of student population and campus size? Are there any specific factors that define a big college? Thanks!

2 years ago

Navigating college admissions for the Class of 2029

As a Class of 2029 hopeful, I'm starting to worry about my college applications. What should I be doing right now to best prepare for the college admissions process? Any tips or resources you guys rec …

2 years ago

What makes MIT such a great school?

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about MIT and how amazing it is. Can someone explain what makes it stand out from other prestigious universities?

2 years ago

What's Rice University's ED deadline?

Hey guys, I'm starting my college application, and I'm thinking about applying Early Decision to Rice University. Can someone tell me when their ED deadline is and if there's any additional informatio …

2 years ago

When do Penn ED decisions typically come out?

Hey everyone, I've applied Early Decision to UPenn and I'm anxiously awaiting the decision. Does anyone know when they usually release ED decisions? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins Regular Decision Release Date

Hey guys! I'm really excited and nervous about my Johns Hopkins regular decision application. Does anyone know the specific date or time frame when we can expect the decisions to come out? Thanks a lo …

2 years ago

Trade schools vs. traditional college costs

Hey everyone, I'm exploring different career paths, and was just wondering - are trade schools usually cheaper than attending a 4-year college? Any info would be helpful!

2 years ago

When is Rice University's Early Decision notification date?

Hi, I applied ED to Rice University and am anxiously waiting to hear back. Does anyone know when they typically send out Early Decision notifications?

2 years ago

Syracuse Early Decision release date?

Hey there! I submitted my application to Syracuse University for Early Decision. Anyone happen to know when they typically release their decisions? Getting quite nervous!

2 years ago

How many applications does UCLA usually receive?

Hey, just curious – does anyone know approximately how many applications UCLA gets each year? I've heard that it's pretty competitive and I'm wondering what I'm up against for when I apply next year.

2 years ago
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