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Hey there, I plan on majoring in cognitive science when I head to college. What schools have really strong programs for cognitive science undergrads? Your suggestions are much appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about math, and I'd like to participate in some US-based math competitions to both challenge myself and maybe boost my college application a bit. Which ones would y …

Hi, I've been thinking of applying to Georgetown for Early Action but I'm a little stressed. Do they typically reject a lot of early action applicants? I want to make sure I'm not wasting my chance.

I've been researching Wake Forest University and I'm kind of in love with the school now. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to improve my chances of getting accepted? What should I focus …

Hey there, I'm really interested in majoring in advertising. Do you guys know any colleges which offer strong advertising programs? I'd appreciate any recommendations you have!

Hi guys, I've been doing some research on NYU and I'm trying to understand their application process. Do they admit students based on the major they're applying for? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of building my college list and I'd like to include some less selective colleges as safety options. Can anyone suggest some reliable resources or tips for finding less …

Hey! I applied to UNC Chapel Hill via Early Action, just wondering if anyone knows when the EA decisions are supposed to be released. Thanks in advance!

Hi all! I'm thinking about applying to University of Texas at Austin and want to know more about their Early Action plan. Is there a deadline for this? Does applying to UT-Austin early action provide …

Hey everyone, I've heard about automatic acceptance at some Texas schools, and I'm curious if Texas A&M has something similar. Could someone please clarify this for me? Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to become a National Merit Scholar Finalist in 2023. What are the requirements to become a finalist and what advice do you have for someone trying to achieve this?

Hey guys! My school's community service club is trying to come up with some new and unique service project ideas. Any suggestions on interesting or impactful projects we could organize? We'd really ap …

Applying to University of Florida soon, and I was wondering if they pay attention to demonstrated interest in their admissions process? Like, do virtual tours and emailing admissions officers help my …

I'm really interested in forensic science and want to pursue it in college. Can anyone suggest some top-ranked colleges with great programs in this field? I'd really appreciate it!

Hi, I'm planning on majoring in biochemistry in college and I'd like to know which schools have strong biochemistry programs with good research opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and facult …

Hey! I'm looking to do some volunteer work and wanted to know if you guys have any recommendations for fun service projects that I could get involved in. I'm open to any suggestions!

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look into colleges. I'm seriously considering applying to UCSD for mechanical engineering. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for that major, or how …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to look into some top data science programs in the US. Does anyone have information on the best data science undergraduate program rankings? Where can I find the most updated a …

Hi everyone, quick question: what's the average SAT score for college applicants these days? I'm trying to see where I stand in comparison to other applicants. Any info is appreciated!

Hey folks, I've been researching schools and their biology programs, but there are so many different rankings and opinions out there I'm not sure what to trust! Any tips on how to compare and weigh di …