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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 …

Hey guys, I've heard about the Texas A&M Top 10 Percent Rule when it comes to college admissions. Does anyone know how this rule works and how it might affect my application? Thanks in advance!

I've heard a lot about 'Public Ivy' schools lately, which I think are public universities with an Ivy League-type reputation. Can anyone give me a list of Public Ivy League schools and what makes them …

Hey fellow applicants, I've heard about the Stanford Research Supplement, but I don't quite get what it's about. Can anyone who has submitted it or knows about it give me a brief overview? How does it …

Hi! I'm doing some research for my college application and I'm looking for Barnard College's Common Data Set. Does anyone know where to find it, or can point me to some resources that could be helpful …

I am slightly confused about the difference between quarters and semesters in college. Can someone tell me how many quarters are in a semester and explain the main differences?

So, I need to present a persuasive speech in my public speaking class and just can't come up with a cool topic. Can y'all suggest some strong and attention-grabbing topics for a persuasive speech? I w …

Hey everyone, I'm currently prepping for the SAT and I'm wondering which calculator(s) are the best for the exam? Are there any specific features I should look out for? Thanks in advance for your sugg …

Hey guys, I'm looking into Holy Cross and I was wondering if they have Greek life on campus? Can anyone share their experience or knowledge about this?

Hey guys! I'm considering applying to BU Early Decision next year. I'm fairly stressed about my chances. Can anyone provide info on their ED acceptance rate? Thanks in advance!

I've been doing some research on UPenn and I noticed there's an Early Decision (ED) option. Does anyone know if the acceptance rate for ED is significantly different from the Regular Decision (RD) acc …

I've been loving everything I've learned about UMich, but I'm worried about the out-of-state admission rate. Is it significantly lower than for in-state applicants? Would I be at a disadvantage due to …

I couldn't find any recent information about the average SAT score for students admitted to Williams College. Does anyone have any information or resources that could help me get an idea of what score …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and I really want to be a D1 athlete when I go to college. Can you share some tips or personal experiences on how to get recruited and succeed as a D1 athlete? What are the most …

Hey everyone! I'm currently researching colleges and wanted to know if anyone here has info about the top-ranked honors colleges or programs in the United States. Thanks in advance!

So, I've decided to transfer to Georgetown and I need to write a transfer essay. Can any current students or successful transfer applicants give me some advice or pointers for writing an effective ess …

Hey everyone, I'm doing some research on colleges and I'm curious about what are considered the toughest public universities to get into in the US? I want to challenge myself and aim high, so any info …

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit stressed thinking about the whole college application process. Does BU have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision compared to RD? I'm considering applying Early De …