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I might need to defer my college admission for a year, but I'm not sure what valid reasons colleges accept for deferrals. Can someone give me some examples of good reasons to defer? Thanks!
Hey, I've been researching Columbia University as one of my top choice schools, but I'm a little unsure about their interview process. Do they have interviews as part of their application review proce …
I'm preparing to take the SAT and really want to achieve a high score. What are some effective study methods or test-taking strategies you guys used to achieve high scores on the SAT? Any advice is ap …
Hey guys! I was wondering how legacy admissions work for colleges. Do they significantly increase your chances of getting in, or is it more of a minor factor?
I'm starting to think about what colleges I want to apply to, and Stanford has caught my eye. Can y'all tell me what academic programs or majors Stanford is particularly famous for? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I applied to Case Western through Early Action and I'm pretty anxious about when I'll find out the decision. Does anyone know when they typically release EA decisions? Thank you in advan …
I'm a little bit stressed about my early action applications. What's the typical date that colleges release their early action decisions? Any specific dates for top schools would be greatly appreciate …
I applied ED to UPenn, and I'm getting really stressed about the decision release date. Can anyone tell me when they usually release Early Decision results? I would really appreciate it!
Hey, does anyone know when Georgetown usually releases their Regular Decision results? I'm really excited to hear back from them, so I'd appreciate any information you guys have!
Hi all, I'm a junior and about to start preparing for the SAT. I wanted some advice on when I should plan to take the test for the first time? I'm trying to balance school work, extracurriculars, and …
Hey peeps! I'm applying to Columbia through the regular decision process and was wondering if any of you have tips, advice, or anything else to share about how to be a competitive applicant for Columb …
Hey everyone! I've applied to Columbia University and I'm anxiously waiting to hear back. Does anyone know when they typically release their decisions? Thanks so much!
Hi everyone! I'm super interested in universities that have a long history and are historically significant. Can anyone suggest some colleges or universities I should look into? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about taking the SAT. When is a good time to take it and what factors should I consider when scheduling it? Thanks!
Hey guys! I was wondering - when do Penn State's early action decisions typically get released? I want to make sure I'm prepared for the big day. Thanks!
Hey guys! So, I'm a junior in high school with an IEP, and I've been wondering about colleges that are known for accommodating IEP students. Have you come across any schools with good support systems …
Hi everyone! Can someone please tell me when the Colgate early decision results typically come out? I've been anxiously awaiting the decision and any info would help.
Hey guys, I'm a bit anxious about when early action decisions come out. Does anyone know the usual timeline for EA results? Are they released all at once or in waves? Thanks!
Hello! I'm really interested in applying to UC Berkeley, and I was wondering if they have an Early Action option? I tried looking up some info but couldn't really find a clear answer. If anyone knows, …
How much weight do colleges actually put on recommendation letters? I have some great teachers who could write me a letter, but with limited space on applications, I want to focus my efforts on what w …