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Naval Academy Acceptance Letters Timing?

Hi everyone, just curious if anyone knows when the Naval Academy typically sends out their acceptance letters? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Difficulty of engineering vs other majors?

Hi all! I'm starting to look into college majors and was wondering if engineering really is the hardest major compared to others? What are the reasons behind this reputation?

2 years ago

National Merit Scholarship and PSAT score?

Hey people, I'm curious about the connection between the National Merit Scholarship and PSAT scores. How does my PSAT score affect my chances of getting this scholarship? Any insights or tips from tho …

2 years ago

interesting persuasive speech

Hey guys! I've got to do a persuasive speech for my Public Speaking class and I want it to be interesting and related to something I'm passionate about, like college admissions or something else relev …

2 years ago

What is the SRAR on college applications?

I keep hearing about SRAR (Self-Reported Academic Record) when applying to college, but I'm not quite sure what it is. Can anyone explain how it works and why colleges use it in their application revi …

2 years ago

How many waitlisted students typically get accepted?

Hey, I'm starting to worry about my college applications a little, and I'm curious about the percentage of waitlisted students who end up being accepted at most colleges. Any thoughts or stats on this …

2 years ago

High ACT score - what's that considered?

Hey guys! I just took the ACT and I'm curious about what score is generally considered high. I know it's subjective, but any insight about what might be a solid score for top colleges or even an avera …

2 years ago

Villanova Admission

Hi everyone, I've had my eye on Villanova and I'm wondering how competitive the admission process is. Can anyone give me some information on what they're looking for in applicants and how I can better …

2 years ago

Does Clemson track demonstrated interest?

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if Clemson University tracks demonstrated interest in their admissions process? Would it be helpful for me to attend virtual events or visit the campus? Thanks!

2 years ago

Searching for colleges with strong biological science programs

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in pursuing a major in biological sciences. Does anyone have recommendations for colleges with good programs in this field? Any input would be …

2 years ago

SDSU Biology Acceptance Rate?

Hi there! I'm interested in applying to San Diego State University for a Biology major. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is like for the program? Are there any tips for making my application …

2 years ago

Creating a brag sheet

Hi guys, I've been asked to create a brag sheet for my college applications. I was wondering, what kind of information should I include in it? Are there any tips for making it stand out? Thanks for an …

2 years ago

Duke Acceptance Rate by Major

Hi! I'm applying to Duke soon and was curious if their acceptance rates vary by major. Does anyone have any info on this? Thanks a lot.

2 years ago

Easiest IT degree to pursue?

Hey guys, I'm really interested in IT and I'm starting to think about college. What are some of the easiest IT degrees to pursue? I know I should follow my passion, but I also want to be realistic abo …

2 years ago

National Merit Scholar Scores: Do they vary by state?

Hey all, I know that the National Merit Scholar scores can be different depending on the state you live in. How much do the scores vary by state? Can someone help me understand how this works? Thanks!

2 years ago

Common Application Personal Statement prompts? Help?

Hey, guys! Can anyone give me some advice on the Common Application personal statement prompts? Like, which ones are the most popular and worked for you? I'm feeling a bit lost, and I want to make sur …

2 years ago

Any experiences with SUMaC summer camp?

I've been considering applying to SUMaC (Stanford University Mathematics Camp) for this upcoming summer. Has anyone here attended before? If so, what was it like and what did you gain from it? I'd lov …

2 years ago

USC transfer acceptance rate for different majors?

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying as a transfer student to USC, but I heard that the acceptance rate might vary by major. Does anyone know if certain majors have higher transfer acceptance rates? …

2 years ago

Suggestions for essay argument topics

Hey everyone! I'm about to start working on an argumentative essay for one of my classes and I'm having trouble coming up with a topic. Can y'all suggest any unique and engaging topics that are releva …

2 years ago

Summer schools in Philadelphia

Hey, I'm looking for summer school programs in Philadelphia that cater to high school students, specifically for academic enrichment. Could you recommend any programs worth checking out? Thanks in adv …

2 years ago
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