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I'm working on my application for NC State University and I'd love to get some advice from current students or alumni on what they think really helped them stand out in their application. Thanks!

Hey all! I'm a junior in high school and recently decided that I'd like to pursue engineering in college. I was wondering if any of you could give me an overview of the different fields of study withi …

Hi! So, I've recently been looking into applying to the University of Maryland (UMD) and I'm wondering what the actual admission requirements are. Can anyone help me out with things like GPA requireme …

Hi all, I'm currently a junior. When can we expect our high school results to be released? Thanks!

I'm an out-of-state student considering applying to Case Western Reserve University. I've seen different data about acceptance rates in general, but do they have a different acceptance rate for out-of …

Quick question—when do AP scores typically get released? Is there a specific day that College Board releases them, or does it vary depending on your region? Also, how do I access my scores when they b …

Hey guys, I need your help. I'm planning on taking an AP Computer Science class next year, but I can't decide between AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Can anyone give me some …

Hello! I've been looking into Penn State as a possible college choice, and I'm trying to get a feel for how likely I am to be accepted. What do you think my chances are? What kind of GPA, test scores, …

Hey all, I'm looking to apply to Georgia Tech and I'm trying to get an idea of what the typical freshman profile is like there. Can anyone provide some insight on characteristics of accepted students? …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Does anyone know the general range of SAT scores they're looking for? Thanks in advance!

Hi! I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into college financial aid options. Can anyone give me some advice on how to find and apply for merit scholarship programs? What should I keep in mind when ap …

I'm considering applying to Boston University, and I'm curious about the size of their freshman class. Does anyone know how many students typically enroll as freshmen at BU?

Hey guys! I'm considering applying to Indiana University as an out-of-state student. I'm curious about their acceptance rate for out-of-state applicants—is it significantly different from their overal …

Hi everyone, I've been hearing about retention rates as an important factor when researching colleges. Do you know where I can find these statistics, and could you help me understand how this could im …

Hey there! I was just filling out my Common App and was curious if being in National Honor Society counts as a national award? Does anyone know if I should list it there?

Hi all! Anybody else here applying to Northeastern University for the Class of 2028? What are your thoughts about the school, its academics, and the campus? Let's chat and help each other out!

Hi everyone! I'm starting my college application process, and I need to get recommendation letters from my teachers. Can someone share examples or tips on what makes a strong recommendation letter?

Hi guys, I've been looking into applying to the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences but I'm having trouble finding information on their acceptance rate. Can anyone shed som …

Hey guys, I just took the SAT and I'm kinda curious about how long it usually takes to get the scores back? Are there any specific time frames that I should be aware of?

Hello everyone! If I apply to BC through ED2, do any of you know when I can expect the decision? I'm a little bit stressed about the whole college application process and would like to know how much t …