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Hey guys, I'm a junior looking into colleges and I'm curious about which colleges have the toughest grading systems? I know some schools are more lenient than others, but is there a list or something …
Okay, so here's the deal. I'm planning on applying to UIUC, but I'm not sure how competitive it is. What's their admit rate like? Should I be super stressed, or is it manageable? Thanks for any advice …
Hey everyone! We're working on a claim of fact essay for one of my classes, and I'm struggling to find a good topic. Any cool suggestions that would make for a compelling and unique essay?
Hello everyone! I applied to a few Cal State universities and I'm getting a bit anxious waiting for the results. Does anyone know when they usually release their acceptances? Thanks in advance!
I'm really interested in computer science, but I'd prefer to go to a smaller college rather than a big university. Can anyone suggest any small colleges with strong computer science programs?
Hello everyone! I'm super interested in Cornell's food science program but I'm having a hard time finding the acceptance rate specifically for food science. If anyone could share that info, I'd be so …
Hello, I'm a high school junior applying for college next year, and Penn State main campus is on my list. Can anyone share the most recent/main campus acceptance rate? I want to get a sense of my chan …
Hi all, I've been doing some research on colleges I want to apply to and the University of Michigan is on my list. What is the average GPA or a competitive GPA range for students admitted to U of M? A …
I'm 15 and currently a sophomore. I want to make the most out of my upcoming summer break by participating in a summer program. What are some summer programs available to 15-year-olds? I'm open to pro …
I'm a little bit stressed about this—I want to transfer to Boston University, and I'm interested in the GPA requirements for transferring in. Does anyone know what the average transfer GPA is for BU o …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior looking into Northwestern. Just curious, what traits and qualities do they value the most in potential applicants? Are there any specific factors that set me apa …
Hi there! I'm really interested in applying to the USNA next year and was wondering if anyone here has gone through the same process. Could you give me some tips or advice on how to stand out or any p …
I'm planning to apply to UGA next year and can't seem to find the specific SAT requirements. Anyone have any idea what the minimum or target score should be?
Hi, I'm an out-of-state student interested in applying to Cal Poly SLO. I've heard it's quite competitive for out-of-state students. Does anyone have any information on the out of state acceptance rat …
Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to UGA, and I've been wondering what the competitive test scores are for SAT and ACT. Also, do they consider superscores or just the highest single test date sco …
Preparing for my MIT admissions interview (hopefully!) and I'm stressing out a bit. Anyone have an idea of the types of questions they ask? I want to be prepared and make a good impression. Thanks guy …
What kind of GPA range is usually expected for NC State University admissions? Are there specific benchmarks or is it more holistic? Thanks for any help!
Hi everyone! I'm a transfer applicant considering applying to the University of Virginia. Can anyone give me some insight into the transfer admissions process at UVA, like the transfer acceptance rate …
UCLA is my dream school, and I'm looking for some advice on how to increase my chances of getting accepted. What things should I focus on and what has worked for you or someone you know?
Hey everyone! This might be a common question, but I'm getting a bit anxious about this whole process. When do UC's typically release admissions decisions? Is it different for each campus or do they a …