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Hello! I'm really interested in pursuing engineering at Cal Poly. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for their engineering programs? I want to know how tough it might be to get in. Thanks in advance …
I just found out that I got deferred from my early decision school and I'm feeling pretty bummed. Can anyone give me advice on what to do next? What are the chances of getting accepted in the regular …
Hey there, my parents went to Brown University, and I was wondering if anyone knows how much legacy affects the acceptance rate? Thank you in advance!
One of my dream schools is UT Austin, and I was wondering if there were any specific tips or suggestions that helped you or someone you know get accepted? What specific qualities do they look for in a …
I'm looking into Binghamton University, and I'd like to know what GPA range they typically admit students with. Can anyone help me out? Just want to make sure I have a shot before applying!
Hi folks! I plan on applying to the USC Marshall School of Business for their undergraduate program. Does anyone know the acceptance rate specifically for their undergraduate business majors? Thanks a …
Hey, I'm currently at a different college, but I'm thinking about transferring to the University at Buffalo. Does anyone have any info on the transfer acceptance rate or tips for making my application …
Hi! I've seen that a lot of universities emphasize their holistic review process for college applications. Can anyone share some insights on how a holistic review process might be different from a tra …
Hey everyone! I'm applying to Pennsylvania State University, and I can't seem to find their overall acceptance rate. Can anyone provide me with that information? Thanks!
Can anyone shed some light on Villanova's waitlist process? How do they decide who to accept from it, and how long should I expect to wait before hearing back?
Hi there, I've been exploring colleges and am interested in applying to Boston University. I was wondering what their overall admissions rate is like? If anyone has any info, that would be really help …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior looking at applying to UNC Chapel Hill. I was wondering if anyone has any information on what the acceptance rate will be next year? Will it be similar to previou …
Hey everyone, I've applied to Northeastern for ED 2 and am anxiously waiting for the decision. Do any of you guys know the date they'll announce decisions for ED 2 this year? Thanks!
Sup peeps! I've heard mixed information about Rice University's early decision options. Does Rice offer an ED2 application plan, or just regular ED? Trying to figure out my timeline for applying to sc …
Hey! So, I'm trying to wrap my head around the financial aid income guidelines. Can someone explain how these might affect the amount of financial aid I'm able to receive? Thanks so much!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior thinking about going pre-med with a major in biology. Can any of you suggest some of the top colleges for biology pre-med? I'm looking for schools with great programs and re …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in the University of Maryland and was wondering what the average ACT score for admitted students is. I want to know what score range I should aim for to increase my …
Hey, I'm an aspiring member of Pomona College's community and I'm starting my college applications. What are some factors that Pomona values in applicants? Any tips or advice to help strengthen my app …
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of researching colleges, and I really like Johns Hopkins University. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the key success factors for students at JHU? Like what qualiti …
I'm a junior in high school planning to major in mechanical engineering, and I want to know what the most difficult course in this major typically is. Can anyone share their experiences or insights?