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Hey, I'm trying to improve my essay writing skills and was wondering how I can write an effective 5-paragraph argumentative essay. Can someone share some tips or a general outline? I'd really apprecia …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior from out of state and I'm curious about the acceptance rate at Cal Poly for applicants like me. Does anyone know if it's more competitive for out-of-state studen …
Hey everyone! I've heard a lot about party colleges in the USA and I'm curious: which ones are considered to be the top 5? Are they academically strong as well or is their reputation mainly due to the …
Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed waiting for my ACT scores. Can anyone tell me when they're expected to come out this year?
Hey, guys! So, I'm a junior and my GPA is currently a 2.0. I'm worried that it'll hurt my chances for college admissions. What can I do to make up for this low GPA and boost my college application? Ar …
Hi all! I'm a junior and panicking a bit about college applications. What kind of things do colleges look at when deciding whether to accept a student? I'd really appreciate any advice or input on thi …
I'm feeling a little stressed because I might've missed the application deadlines for some of my top choice schools. Is there any hope for me if I submit a late application? Do colleges ever accept th …
Hey guys! I got rejected from one of my top-choice schools, and I'm considering appealing the decision. I've heard that it's pretty rare for an appeal to work, but I just wanted to get others' opinion …
Does anyone have an idea of when our AP test scores are expected to come back? The anticipation is killing me 😅
Hi all, I'm considering taking a gap year after high school. My main concern is whether it looks bad to colleges in the admissions process. What do you guys think? Have any of you taken a gap year bef …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering if having a low GPA in college would cause problems later on. Are there any long-term consequences I should worry about? Let me know, your insights are much appreciat …
Hi, I applied to transfer to Boston University this year. Does anyone know when transfer decisions usually come out? Trying to mentally prepare myself, thanks!
Hey, guys! I've been involved in community service and volunteering, but I'm not sure if I have enough hours. How much do colleges care about volunteer hours on our applications? Should I try to get m …
Hello everyone! I've come across the abbreviation 'atm' in some college-related discussions. Can somebody please help me understand what it stands for in the context of college? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I've been looking for some good colleges in Arizona to apply to. Can anyone recommend a few with strong academic programs? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I've been seeing a lot about the University of Rochester lately, but I'm not too familiar with it. Could anyone provide some information about U of Rochester, its programs, and campus life? …
What's up? I'm wondering about jobs that require only 2 years of college education. Are there any well-paying and satisfying careers people typically choose after finishing associate degree programs?
I've been struggling with writing my college essays and I'm considering the idea of hiring someone to write them for me. Is that ethical? What are your thoughts on paying for college essays?
Hi, I was just wondering if there's a time limit for transferring college credits from one institution to another. How long do college credits usually last before they're no longer considered valid? T …
Hey folks! I recently got my ACT scores, and I'm trying to figure out if it's good enough for college admissions. What number or range should I be aiming for to be considered competitive? Do different …