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Hey everyone, what exactly does it mean when a university offers you a deferral? Does it mean you're on a waitlist or do you still have a chance of getting accepted later? Just trying to understand th …

So I know Stanford is a really prestigious university, but what majors are they best known for? I'm trying to figure out if they offer strong programs in my areas of interest. Any insight would be gre …

Hi! I'm planning on applying to Harvard, but I want to make sure I have the correct deadline date. Can someone help me confirm the application deadline for both Restrictive Early Action and Regular De …

I'm a little bit confused about the differences between Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) in college admissions, and I'm wondering what the pros and cons of each are. Can someone break dow …

Hi everyone! I'm planning on becoming a doctor and want to go to a college with an awesome pre-medical undergraduate program. How do I go about selecting the best program for me, taking into considera …

Hey everyone, I recently got waitlisted at Swarthmore College, and I'm feeling a little anxious. Does anyone know how often they accept students from the waitlist and what I can do to improve my chanc …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior planning to apply to UPenn in the future and I was just curious, when do they typically release their early and regular decision results? Thank you!

Hey folks, I've heard different things about Early Decision, but I'm not really sure what's true or not. Can anyone clarify the rules surrounding Early Decision applications, especially regarding acce …

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to Vanderbilt. Can someone tell me about their experiences or success with Early Decision 2 at Vanderbilt? Are there any specific tips or advice for the ED2 …

Hey folks, just wondering about my college options here. In general, are community colleges typically cheaper than 4-year colleges and universities? Any insights would be appreciated!

Hey everyone, I applied to TCU for Early Decision and now I'm anxiously waiting for the decision. Does anyone know the specific date that TCU typically releases its ED decisions? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, just submitted my application to Purdue through Early Action! Super excited, but also nervous. Does anyone know when they usually release EA decisions? Just trying to mentally prepare my …

I'm planning on applying to Providence College through Early Action, but I can't find the exact date they release their decisions. Does anyone know when they typically announce acceptances for Early A …

Hey everyone! I applied to Boston University for Early Decision and I'm getting a bit anxious. Does anyone know when BU typically releases their ED decisions? Thanks in advance!

Hey, I applied Early Decision to the University of Richmond, and I'm super excited (and stressed)! Does anyone have any idea when they generally release their Early Decision decisions? Thank you!

Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to a few University of California schools, but I'm a bit confused about their policy on recommendation letters. Do they require them, or not? Thanks for your hel …

Hey there, I'm starting to create my college list and plan on pursuing premed. I was wondering what makes a college great for premed students like me? Should I be focusing on research opportunities, c …

Hey everyone, I've heard about Early Decision, Early Action, and stuff. But what exactly is Regular Decision? Can somebody help me understand what it means and how it's different from the other applic …

I know it's a bit early to be thinking about this, but if I get rejected from my top choice during the Early Decision cycle, how should I move forward? I'd appreciate any advice on coping with rejecti …

Hey everyone! I applied to the University of Miami through Early Decision and I've been feeling pretty anxious about my results coming out. Does anyone know when they'll be releasing the Early Decisio …