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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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?
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 …
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 …
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?
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?
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?
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 …