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Texas A&M and the Top 10 Percent Rule

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!

2 years ago

Public Ivy League Schools

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 …

2 years ago

What is the Stanford Research Supplement?

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 …

2 years ago

Barnard College Common Data Set?

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 …

2 years ago

Quarters vs. Semesters in College?

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?

2 years ago

Help with persuasive speech ideas!

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 …

2 years ago

SAT calculator recommendations?

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 …

2 years ago

Greek Life at Holy Cross

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?

2 years ago

What's Boston University's Early Decision acceptance rate?

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!

2 years ago

UPenn Acceptance Rate ED vs RD?

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 …

2 years ago

UMich Out of State Admission Rate: What are my odds?

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 …

2 years ago

What is the average SAT score for admitted students at Williams College?

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 …

2 years ago

Becoming a D1 Athlete: Tips and Advice?

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 …

2 years ago

Top ranked honors colleges and programs

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!

2 years ago

Tips for Georgetown transfer essay?

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 …

2 years ago

Toughest Public Universities to Get Accepted

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 …

2 years ago

Is Boston University ED acceptance rate higher?

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 …

2 years ago

Ranking of hardest AP courses?

I want to challenge myself next year and take some difficult AP classes, but still need to manage a reasonable workload. In your opinion, what are some of the hardest AP courses you've taken or heard …

2 years ago

Requirements for Cal Poly SLO?

Hello everyone! I'm really interested in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and I'm curious about their admission requirements. Can anyone help me figure out what I need to be a competitive applicant? Thanks in …

2 years ago

Where can I find the Colgate University Common Data Set?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of the Colgate University Common Data Set. I'm trying to find more information about their admissions stats and other data to hel …

2 years ago
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