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I noticed that Purdue has a higher acceptance rate compared to other top-tier engineering schools, like MIT or Caltech. Is there a reason behind this? Does it affect the quality of education there?

Hi everyone! I'm trying to get a head-start on college courses by taking dual enrollment or AP classes. How do college credit hours work and how can I maximize the number of credits I earn while I'm s …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm super interested in UNC Chapel Hill. I was wondering if they offer an Early Decision process or if it's just Early Action. Thanks for any insights you can share!

Hey guys, I'm trying to plan my college application process, and I'm worried about financial aid deadlines. How can I find out the specific financial aid deadlines for different colleges? Is there a g …

Hey, y'all! :) So I just wanna know what it takes to get into UCLA, like GPA and extracurriculars. If you got into UCLA, can you please share your experiences with me? What do you think set you apart …

I know that each Ivy League school has its strengths and weaknesses, but I'm curious about how others might rank them. What factors would you consider, and how would you rank these prestigious schools …

I'm freaking out a little because everyone says college is harder than high school, and I'm worried about failing classes. For anyone with experience or knowledge, just how bad is it to fail a class i …

I'm struggling trying to figure out the SAT score requirements for Santa Clara University. Could anyone provide some insight on their expectations for applicants? Is there a threshold I should meet or …

As a teacher, I need to write a recommendation letter for one of my students. What should I focus on to make it impactful? Any advice or examples would be great!

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to stress about college applications. Can someone give me a list of common questions people have while applying for college, like which essays to write …

Hello everyone! I'm currently searching for a college consultant in the Charlotte area to help me through the admissions process. Has anyone worked with a consultant in this area who they really recom …

Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply to Harvard next year, and I'm a little bit curious about the interview process. What percentage of applicants actually get an interview? Is it a common thing for mos …

Hey guys, I have the option to take either Physics 1 or Physics 2 next year. Can anyone give me a quick rundown on the difference between the two classes and which one I should take? Will one be more …

Hey there! I'm starting to work on my college applications, and NC State is one of my top choices. Can someone tell me what the application deadlines are for regular decision and early action/decision …

Hello, everyone! I've been doing some research on Carnegie Mellon and I'm wondering if anyone can provide info on the average GPA for students in different majors. Specifically, I'm interested in engi …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a biology major. I've been looking into Georgia Tech, but I'm curious about the acceptance rate specific to their biology program. Does any …

Hey all, I'm curious to know if UCLA considers legacy status in the admissions process. My older sibling went to UCLA, and I'm hoping that might give me a slight edge since I really want to go there a …

What's up, folks? I'm interested in majoring in engineering but prefer smaller colleges. Are there any small colleges with strong engineering programs that I should look into? Any recommendations are …

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Texas A&M, but I'm a little concerned about their acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive it is to get into Texas A&M? Thanks in advance for any …

Does anyone have an idea of what the average or range of SAT scores is for accepted students at the University of Maryland? I'm trying to see if my current score is competitive enough or if I should a …