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I just came across Vanderbilt's Early Decision 2 option and I'm kinda confused. Can someone please explain what it is and how it's different from the regular Early Decision?
I'm planning to apply to Brown University and I'm confused about their letters of recommendation policy. How many letters do they require? Also, should they be from teachers, counselors, or both? Any …
Hey there! Super stoked to be applying to Carnegie Mellon for their RD round! However, I haven't been able to find information on this year's regular decision notification date. Does anyone know when …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior looking into colleges and have an interest in pre-medicine. Is it essential for me to attend a college which has a specialized pre-med track, or can I just attend a college w …
Hi, I'm currently working on my college list and I want to know how important SAT scores are for different universities. How can I find out the average SAT scores for universities, and how much do the …
I'm really interested in applying to Barnard College through their Early Decision (ED) program. Does anyone know when the deadline is? And are there any tips or advice for the Barnard ED application? …
Hello everyone! I'm applying Early Decision to Rice University, but I'm worried about being deferred to RD. Does anybody know what Rice's deferral rate is? How competitive is it compared to other scho …
I want to catch the attention of admission officers with my essays. Does anyone have suggestions for unique college essay prompts or ideas that might help me stand out? Thanks!
Hey guys! I'm really interested in STEM, and I've heard that Stanford is a top-tier school for these majors. Can anyone share some insights about their STEM programs, like engineering, computer scienc …
So, I'm debating whether to apply to Columbia for regular decision, but I'm super anxious about the wait. Does anyone know when Columbia usually releases their regular decision results? Not looking fo …
Hi there! I'm considering applying to Cornell University, but I'm not exactly sure about their top programs. Does anyone know in which fields Cornell specializes?
I'm feeling a little lost in the college application process, and I'm not sure where to turn for guidance. Can anyone recommend some good resources or people to consult for college application help? T …
Hi guys! Just a general question: if I get rejected by a college during the Early Action admissions, is it possible for me to apply again for Regular Decision, or is it a one-shot deal? Has anyone her …
Hello, friends! I took the SAT and I was wondering if there's a reliable calculator or method to convert my SAT score to an equivalent ACT score. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Heyy, I'm applying to the University of Richmond with Early Action and wanted to know if anyone has information on when they usually release their decisions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey y'all! I am considering applying to UPenn early decision, but I can't seem to find the exact deadline. Can someone please help me out? Thanks!
Hey guys, I applied Early Action to Notre Dame and I'm super anxious to hear back. Does anyone know when they typically release EA decisions? Thanks!
Hello everyone! I applied to Johns Hopkins through their ED2 option and I've been anxiously waiting for the decision. Can anyone tell me when the decisions will be released? Thanks!
Hi everyone! I'm planning on pursuing a pre-med track in college and want to apply to schools with strong pre-med programs. Does anyone have recommendations for top pre-med schools in the US?
Hello there! I've recently been looking into Yale University, and I'm curious about the programs and majors they're particularly known for. Anyone here have some info about that?