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Does UMich care about demonstrated interest?

Hey, so I'm seriously considering applying to University of Michigan but I'm not sure if they consider demonstrated interest. Should I try to visit the campus, attend webinars, or reach out to the adm …

2 years ago

APES Test Calculator Policy?

What's up everybody? My AP Environmental Science exam is coming up, and I wanted to know if I can use a calculator for it. If yes, which ones are allowed? Thanks!

2 years ago

Understanding the Naval Academy's common data set?

Hey! I'm looking into the United States Naval Academy and just stumbled upon their common data set. I'm not exactly sure how to read it or what information I should be focusing on. Can anyone help me …

2 years ago

What are some good extracurricular activities for UC applications?

Hey guys, I'm going to be applying to UC schools this year and I'm curious about what kind of activities would stand out on my application. Do you have any advice or examples of extracurriculars that …

2 years ago

Developing unique college essay topics

Hey guys, so I'm in the process of brainstorming essay topics for my college applications. I want something that makes me stand out from the crowd. What are some strategies for coming up with unique a …

2 years ago

Getting Off the Vassar Waitlist

I've been waitlisted by Vassar! Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of getting off the waitlist? Any advice would be appreciated.

2 years ago

USC Journalism Acceptance Rate?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in studying journalism at USC. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for their journalism program, and maybe some tips on how to make my application st …

2 years ago

How high of a GPA should I aim for?

I'm trying to set some goals for myself during high school, and I want to know what a high GPA would look like. What range should I aim for if I want to impress colleges and improve my chances of gett …

2 years ago

Universities that Offer Forensic Science Programs

I'm looking into studying forensic science in college, but I'm not sure which schools have strong programs in this field. Can anyone suggest universities that offer reputable forensics programs?

2 years ago

Ranking the Ivy League schools?

I know all Ivy League schools are prestigious, but which ones are considered the best? Could anyone rank them or share their experiences/opinions about these schools? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

USC Cinema Summer Program experiences?

I'm thinking about applying to the USC Cinema Summer Program. Has anyone attended this program before? What was your experience like, and would you recommend it?

2 years ago

AP CSA Exam Score Calculator

Hi all! I recently took the AP Computer Science A exam and I'm curious if there's an online calculator that can help me figure out my approximate score? I'd love to know how I did before the official …

2 years ago

UNC and demonstrated interest -- do they track it?

Hey there! I'm really into UNC, but I'm not sure what to do to up my chances. Do they track demonstrated interest? Should I sign up for virtual events to make sure they know I really wanna go there? T …

2 years ago

UC Colleges Rankings?

Hey, everyone! I'm looking into the University of California system, but I'm a bit unsure about their rankings. Does anybody have some info or a reliable resource on how the UC colleges compare to one …

2 years ago

What's the hardest chemical engineering class?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm pretty sure I'll be majoring in chemical engineering in college. I want to mentally prepare myself, so what's the hardest chemical engineering class you've encountered o …

2 years ago

NYU Transfer GPA: How important is it?

I'm thinking of transferring to NYU next year, but I'm not sure how big of a role my GPA plays in the transfer process. For those who have transferred to NYU, what was your GPA like and how important …

2 years ago

Tufts Acceptance Rate for Early Decision?

Hey guys, I'm applying to Tufts via ED and wanted to learn more about their acceptance rate for ED applicants. Also, does applying ED give me any advantage compared to Regular Decision?

2 years ago

Getting into University of Michigan?

Hey all, U of M is one of my top choices and I'm wondering if any current students or alumni have advice on what aspects of my application to focus on. What was important for you guys when applying? G …

2 years ago

How does FAFSA work with household income?

Hey all, I've started to look into financial aid lately and I'm a bit confused. How does household income impact my FAFSA application? Are there certain income limits I should be aware of?

2 years ago

What Do Transcripts Look Like?

I feel a little clueless about this, but what does an official high school transcript look like? Is there a specific format or information it should include? Thanks for helping this confused junior ou …

2 years ago
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