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Hey guys! I've been wondering, do I have to take the SAT in 11th grade, or can I wait until later? What do you all think? Is there a better time to take it?
Heyo, I was just curious if Brown University's admission process is based on the major we choose? If so, how important is our intended major in determining our chances of admission? Thanks in advance!
Is there a 'best' Ivy League school, or do they all have their own unique strengths and weaknesses? I know that prestige can be a factor, but I'm curious about what other things differentiate them fro …
Hey guys, I've been hearing some stories about colleges revoking acceptances, and it's got me a bit worried. How often does this actually happen? What are some reasons that a college might revoke an a …
I'm working on my applications for the UC schools, and I was wondering how important the short answer questions are in their review process? Any tips on how to approach them? Thanks in advance!
Hey folks, I'm trying to get some solid letters of recommendation, and I'm wondering about the best way to approach my teachers. Should I provide them with a 'brag sheet,' or is there something else I …
Hi everyone! I'm really into Boston College and I wanted to know if they track demonstrated interest? Should I focus on showing interest throughout the application process or just focus on my applicat …
Just got waitlisted at my dream school, and I'm feeling a bit down. Anyone know the general statistics for getting off the waitlist, or have any tips on how to improve my chances? Thanks in advance, r …
Hey guys, I'm interested in attending a college with a liberal atmosphere. Can anyone suggest some of the most liberal universities in the US for me to consider? Thanks!
Hey guys, so I'm not from Washington but I'm really interested in applying to the University of Washington. I've heard it's harder for out-of-state students to get in. Does anyone know the out-of-stat …
Hey there, I'm pretty interested in applying to Davidson College. Can anyone on here who's familiar with their admissions process tell me more about it? What type of students do they generally look fo …
Hey guys! I've been looking to narrow down my choices for high school in NYC. Anyone got any suggestions or recommendations for some good private schools in the area? Thanks in advance!
Hey all! I've been thinking about how to show demonstrated interest towards Tufts (since it's one of my top-choice schools). Any suggestions on how to express my enthusiasm effectively? Do they pay at …
I'm really interested in applying to Duke, and I came across their Common Data Set. Can someone help me understand what kind of info I can find there? Like average GPA, test scores, and admissions rat …
Hey, I'm a junior and also part of the LGBT community. I'm wondering which colleges have the highest LGBT populations and are known for being LGBT-friendly? Thanks for the help!
Hello, I'm a high school junior trying to plan ahead — when do colleges usually start accepting applications for the next academic year? Are there different dates for early action/decision and regular …
Hi! I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my Common App essay, but I'm not sure about the word limit for the prompts. Does anyone know what the word limit is? I don't want to write too much or too litt …
I'm considering pursuing game design as a career and I want to study it in college. Can anyone suggest some colleges that are known for their game design programs and provide a great learning environm …
Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I was wondering about how much weight a student teaching recommendation letter carries in the college application process? What if the letter is from my AP Bio teacher who …
I'm considering transferring to another college, but I'm not sure what to focus on in my transfer essay. Can anyone give me some guidance on what to talk about and what to avoid? Thanks!