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ED2: What's the difference?

I'm a bit confused on this whole ED2 thing. How does it differ from ED1, and are there any advantages to applying ED2? Appreciate any insights you could provide!

2 years ago

UC San Diego ACT requirement?

Hey guys! I'm a junior thinking about applying to UCSD. Can someone enlighten me on their ACT requirements for admission? Is there a specific ACT score I should be aiming for? Thanks!

2 years ago

What's a good persuasive speech topic?

Hey everyone, I need to come up with a persuasive speech topic for my English class. Anyone have any unique and engaging topic ideas? I'd love some suggestions!

2 years ago

Importance of major for med school?

I've been thinking about my future a lot lately, and I'm unsure if my major in college will matter when I apply to med school. Some folks say it doesn't, but I'd like to hear more opinions. What do y' …

2 years ago

UC Irvine Admissions Requirements?

What are the main admissions requirements for UC Irvine? Looking for some advice on how to make my application stronger. Thanks!

2 years ago

UC transfer required question examples?

I've been looking for examples of UC transfer required questions to get a better idea of how to approach them. Does anyone have any good resources or tips on where to find examples of these essays?

2 years ago

Help with writing an engaging Common App essay?

Hey fellow juniors! The whole college application process is so overwhelming, but I guess we're in this together, huh? So, I wanted to ask for some advice or tips on writing a unique and engaging Comm …

2 years ago

Vanderbilt Pre-Med Ranking

Hey friends, I'm considering Vanderbilt for pre-med, and I'm wondering what its ranking is compared to other pre-med programs. Are there any specific pros and cons to choosing Vandy for pre-med? Pleas …

2 years ago

University of Florida Pre-Med Requirements?

Hi, guys! I'm a junior and considering applying to the University of Florida for their pre-med program. I did some research, but I'm still not clear on all the specific course requirements for the pro …

2 years ago

Long Essay Example - Help?

I'm struggling to understand how to write a long essay for my college applications. Does anyone have an example of a long essay they've successfully written, or can anyone suggest a resource where I c …

2 years ago

Harvard Pre-Med: What's it Like?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior looking into pre-med programs and wanted to know more about Harvard's pre-med. Can someone talk about their experience at Harvard in the pre-med track? Are there ample resea …

2 years ago

Is a 32 on the ACT Good Enough?

Just got my ACT scores back and I scored a 32. I'm wondering if that's considered a good score for competitive college admissions? Should I retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? T …

2 years ago

UCs Ranked: What's your opinion?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to narrow down my college choices, and I'm focusing on the UC system. Can anyone rank the UCs based on academics, campus life, and other factors? I know rankings can be subjec …

2 years ago

Path from Community College to Medical School

Hey guys, I'm considering going to community college before transferring to a 4-year university for pre-med. Is it possible to go from community college to medical school? What's the typical path, and …

2 years ago

Premed at UF vs UPenn

Hey everyone! I'm looking into premed programs, and I'm currently considering two schools: University of Florida (UF) and University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). Can anyone share their experiences or insi …

2 years ago

Average Weighted GPA for UC Berkeley?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've got my eyes set on UC Berkeley. What's the average weighted GPA for accepted students there? I want to see if I'm on track or if I need to step up my game.

2 years ago

Can you get waitlisted for regular decision?

I'm a current junior and I've heard about people getting deferred after applying early action/early decision. But I was wondering, is it possible to get waitlisted after applying for regular decision? …

2 years ago

Need help with my Stanford roommate essay

Hey, so I'm currently working on my Stanford roommate essay and I'm having trouble coming up with something unique and interesting to write about. Can any of you share some examples or tips on what ma …

2 years ago

UNC Pre-Med Program Overview?

I heard that UNC has a great pre-med program, but I'm not able to find too much information about it online. Can someone provide me an overview of their pre-med program and how well it prepares studen …

2 years ago

Suggestions for Original Oratory Speech Topics?

I need to come up with a topic for an original oratory speech for my speech/debate class. Any suggestions on great topics that I could explore? Looking for something interesting and meaningful to disc …

2 years ago
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