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Hey, I'm applying Regular Decision to Georgetown and I was wondering when they usually release their RD decisions. If someone could give me a date or time frame, it'd be really helpful!
Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply for the regular decision at Boston College. Does anyone know when they typically release their decisions? A little bit stressed about the whole thing, so any info w …
Hi everyone! I'm working on my college applications and applying Early Action to some schools. I'm curious to know when I can expect the decisions to be released? Does it usually happen around a speci …
Hello everyone! I'm curious about what kind of questions Harvard University interviewers tend to ask during their interviews. Would anyone mind sharing their experience or giving me some examples of t …
Hypothetically, if I were to be waitlisted at American University, how does their waitlist process work? How much movement should I expect, and how do I maximize my chances of being accepted off the w …
Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the Common App, but I'm not 100% sure what it is. Can someone explain what the Common Application is and how it works?
Hey everyone, I'm starting my freshman year of high school soon, and I'm super excited! What are some essential things I need to know, and what should I start focusing on if I want to go to a top coll …
Hi everyone! Super confused about something, could anyone explain the difference between being deferred and just applying for regular decision? Am I understanding it right that they're basically the s …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to create a college list, and I'm interested in pursuing a pre-med track. Can anyone recommend the best pre-med schools in the US? Any tips on what to look for in a good pre-m …
Hi everyone, I applied for Early Action at the University of Richmond, and I'm getting really anxious. Can anyone tell me when they usually release their EA decisions? Thanks!
Hi, I've developed a strong interest in private liberal arts universities. What are some of the best ones out there that I should be considering? I'd appreciate any suggestions you can give!
Yo, what's up fellow applicants? I've decided to apply to Boston College for regular decision, and I'm just curious if anyone knows the typical notification date for RD applications. I couldn't seem t …
Hey guys! I applied to WashU for regular decision and I'm kinda freaking out. Does anyone have any idea when they usually release their decisions? Thanks so much!
Hey guys, I'm starting to do some research for college applications and I'm interested in mechanical engineering. Can someone tell me how the top colleges for this major, like MIT or Caltech, rank? Or …
Hi all! I've heard the term deferral being used in the context of university admissions, but I'm not entirely clear on its meaning. Can someone break it down for me? Is it something that I should be c …
I've heard Vanderbilt being referred to as the 'Harvard of the South' and couldn't help but wonder, how did it get this nickname? What makes it comparable to Harvard?
Hi guys! I'm a little confused about the college application process. Do all colleges require a recommendation from a high school counselor? How crucial is it, and could you give me any tips for makin …
Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Brown University, and I just want to make sure I'm not missing any deadlines. What's the deadline for submitting my application for regular decision? Thanks!
I know MIT is an exceptional school for STEM, but I'm curious as to which majors are considered the best at MIT. Like, which programs make the school stand out the most? Any thoughts?
Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my college applications on the Common App, and I was wondering if there are any tips or strategies for how to tackle the supplemental essays for each school? Than …