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Harvard Transfer Student Experience

Hey! I'm considering applying to Harvard as a transfer student. Can anyone who's been through the process provide some insight into what it's like, and what they are looking for in transfer applicants …

2 years ago

Harvard Class Profile: What are the Stats?

Hey friends! So, I'm applying to Harvard and I'm curious about their class profile. What types of students usually get accepted? What are the average test scores, GPAs, and extracurriculars like? Than …

2 years ago

Swarthmore Legacy Admissions

Hey guys, both of my parents attended Swarthmore, and I'm thinking about applying there too. How much weight does being a legacy hold in Swarthmore's admissions process? Are my chances of getting in h …

2 years ago

Hardest colleges to get into: the top 20?

I'm a high school junior and I'm beginning the college admissions process. I know some schools are incredibly competitive, so I'm curious to know about the top 20 hardest colleges to get into. It'll h …

2 years ago

Harvard Transfer GPA

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about transferring to Harvard and I'm wondering what kind of GPA I should have to be competitive. What's the average transfer GPA for students accepted at Harvard? Any tips o …

2 years ago

the hardest university to get into

Hey guys, I've been wondering which university is considered the hardest to get into globally? Is there a general consensus on this, or does it vary based on factors like major and location?

2 years ago

Chances of getting off the Babson waitlist?

Hey all, I found out I've been waitlisted at Babson College. Does anyone know their waitlist acceptance rate or have experience with getting off the waitlist there? Any tips are appreciated!

2 years ago

What's Columbia's yield rate like?

Hey, guys! I'm just curious about Columbia University's yield rate. Does anyone know a ballpark figure for the percentage of admitted students who end up enrolling? Just trying to get a sense of how c …

2 years ago

UC Decision Day?

Hey y'all! I applied to several University of California schools and I know they release their decisions around the same time. Does anyone know when exactly the UC schools typically announce their dec …

2 years ago

Brown University ED Acceptance Rate vs RD Acceptance Rate

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Brown University Early Decision. I'm curious if anyone knows the difference between their ED and RD acceptance rates? Does applying ED give you a noticeable a …

2 years ago

Which colleges have strong civil engineering programs?

I'm really passionate about civil engineering and am starting to look at colleges. I want to apply to schools with good reputations in that field. Any suggestions on which colleges have strong civil e …

2 years ago

Which colleges have the highest retention rates?

Hello everyone! I'm currently working on my college list, and I want to make sure I consider the retention rate when choosing schools. Can anyone provide some examples of colleges with high retention …

2 years ago

AP Bio and AP Chem scores release?

Hello! I took both AP Bio and AP Chem this year, and I'm curious about when the scores come out. Anyone know when we can expect them to be released? Thanks!

2 years ago

Wake Forest Early Action stats?

Hi there! I'm thinking about applying Early Action to Wake Forest. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for EA applicants? Are there any advantages to applying EA instead of RD?

2 years ago

UCLA Admit Stats: What are the ranges?

Hey! I'm a high school junior, and UCLA is one of the colleges I'm interested in applying to. I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the admit stats for UCLA, like the ranges for GPA and t …

2 years ago

What attributes does NYU look for in prospective students?

Hey guys, I'm super interested in applying to NYU, and I was wondering if anyone knew what specific attributes or qualities the school looks for in their students. Are there any particular aspects of …

2 years ago

Is the National Merit Scholarship worth pursuing?

Do you guys think the National Merit Scholarship is worth my time and effort? Would it make a significant impact on my application or financial aid?

2 years ago

Is UF a Public Ivy?

I'm trying to narrow down my college list, and I was wondering if the University of Florida is considered a Public Ivy. Does anyone know for sure?

2 years ago

When can I take the SAT exam?

Hi, I'm currently a junior and I want to take the SAT exam for college applications. When would be the best time to take it given that deadlines are usually around fall or winter of senior year?

2 years ago

How do I find a laboratory learning program for high school students?

I'm really interested in getting some hands-on experience in a lab setting. Does anyone have any advice on finding laboratory learning programs or internships for high school students, especially in t …

2 years ago
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