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I'm from out of state and thinking about applying to Villanova. Does anyone know their acceptance rate for out-of-state students? Is it tougher for us?
Hi everyone! Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about getting deferred from my top-choice school during early action. If that happens, do I still have a chance to get accepted in the regular decision round? …
What's up, people? I'm super interested in applying to Carnegie Mellon, but I have no idea how hard it is to get in. Can anyone tell me about CMU's acceptance rate? I'd appreciate any info you have!
Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to decide on a major for college, and I want something that will make finding a job after graduation easier. Anyone have any recommendations for majors that genera …
So I recently committed to one college and I'm super excited, but I need to withdraw my applications from the other schools I applied to. What's the proper method to withdraw these applications? Is it …
Just wondering if anyone has any info on the chances of getting accepted after being placed on Georgetown's waitlist. I know it's not guaranteed, but I'd like to know what the waitlist acceptance rate …
Hey everyone! I have the option to choose some science electives next year. Any suggestions for interesting and fun high school science electives that could also look good on my college apps? Thanks!
Hey guys! I'm taking AP Bio this year and I want to know more about the grading scale and how it works. How is the final AP Bio score determined? And what is considered a good score on the exam?
Hey everyone, I know this subreddit is mostly for undergrad admissions, but I'm a high school junior who's already thinking about grad school (I know, I'm crazy!). I was wondering if anyone knows the …
I'm thinking about applying to Northwestern University, but I'm worried about my chances. Can anyone tell me their acceptance rate? I want to have a better understanding of how competitive it is. Than …
Hey guys, I recently found out that my school reports class rank in deciles. Can anyone explain how that works and what it means for my college applications? Will it impact my chances at competitive s …
So I'm looking into applying to UNC Chapel Hill, and I'm curious to know what is the average SAT score for admitted students there? Just trying to get an idea of where I stand. Appreciate any info!
Hello, fellow college applicants! I'm planning to apply Early Action to the University of Chicago. Can somebody help me with the deadline for their Early Action application? I don't want to miss it!
Hey, I'm a high school junior researching colleges and it's important for me to apply to need-blind schools since I'll probably need financial aid. Does anyone know if Northeastern University is a nee …
So, I've been wondering about ACT scores, and I'm curious to know what everyone thinks would be considered a 'great' ACT score. Please share your thoughts!
Hello everyone! I'm strongly considering applying to FSU through early decision, but I'm curious about their acceptance rate for ED applicants. Does anyone know what it is? Will applying early decisio …
I just found out that I wasn't accepted to one of my top choices, and I'm considering submitting an appeal. However, I'm not sure how to properly format it. Can someone give me some guidance on writin …
Hey guys, I took the ACT recently, and I'm just trying to figure out where I stand. What is considered the median ACT score for college admissions? Also, do any of you know if colleges weigh the ACT a …
So, I keep hearing about colleges having a 'holistic process' when it comes to admissions. Can someone clarify what this means and how it might affect my chances of getting accepted?
Hey guys, quick question: Is Harvard actually considered an Ivy League school, or is it just a prestigious university? I've been hearing different opinions, and I just want to get some clarity on this …