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UCLA transfer path?

I'm currently in community college, looking to transfer to UCLA. I heard about a transfer program that guarantees admission for certain California community college students. Does anyone have experien …

2 years ago

How long is medical school after completing a bachelor's degree?

Hey all, I'm planning on pursuing a career in medicine, and I was just wondering: how long does medical school generally take after finishing a bachelor's degree? I know I need to complete my undergra …

2 years ago

NYU acceptance rate and GPA

Hey everyone! I'm interested in applying to NYU and I'm wondering what the average acceptance rate and GPA are for admitted students? It would really help me understand my chances, thanks!

2 years ago

Recommended amount of AP classes to take?

Hey everyone! I'm planning my courses for senior year and I'm not sure how many AP classes I should be taking. What would be a reasonable number to balance the challenge with a manageable workload? Th …

2 years ago

How can I gauge my chances of getting into Notre Dame?

I've always been interested in Notre Dame and want to know more about the admissions process. What factors do they consider most important and what do successful applicants usually have in common?

2 years ago

Understanding financial aid thresholds?

I'm a junior trying to get a better grasp on financial aid. Are there specific thresholds that colleges use when determining financial aid? Can someone explain what a 'threshold' means in this context …

2 years ago

Does UVA have Early Decision?

Hey guys, I've been researching the University of Virginia and I absolutely fell in love with the campus and their programs. I really want to know if they have an Early Decision (ED) application proce …

2 years ago

Looking for Top Schools for Anthropology Studies

Hello! I'm a junior seriously interested in anthropology and I'm trying to find out which colleges have the best programs. Do any of you have recommendations for schools with strong anthropology depar …

2 years ago

What are some good schools for sociology majors?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior looking into colleges with strong sociology programs. Do you have any recommendations for schools that are well-known for their sociology departments? Feel free to share any …

2 years ago

What should I keep in mind while applying to competitive colleges?

As a junior, I'm starting to research and make a list of possible competitive colleges to apply to. What should I consider when comparing schools and preparing my application to make mine stand out? A …

2 years ago

Free summer programs for high school students?

I'm currently looking for free summer programs for high school students in Chicago and Houston. Do you guys have any recommendations? I'd like something that could either boost my college application …

2 years ago

Boston College Transfer Deadline

I'm considering transferring to Boston College and wanted to know when their application deadline is for transfer students. Does anyone have that info? Also, any tips for making my transfer applicatio …

2 years ago

CMU and demonstrated interest?

Hi there! I've been looking into Carnegie Mellon and was curious if they consider demonstrated interest when evaluating applications. Should I be more proactive in engaging with them to improve my cha …

2 years ago

Top dance major colleges?

Hey y'all! As an aspiring dancer, I'm searching for colleges with strong dance majors. Which colleges would you say have the best dance programs in the US?

2 years ago

How tough is UT Austin out-of-state acceptance, and app tips?

As a high-school junior from out of state, I'm really drawn to UT Austin as one of my top choices. I know their acceptance rate for in-state students, but can anyone give me some insight into how sele …

2 years ago

What summer programs in the Bay Area should I consider?

Hello everyone! I live in the Bay Area and I'm curious about what types of summer programs for high school students are available around here. I'm open to any recommendations, whether they're academic …

2 years ago

Benefits of Early Action?

I'm starting to think about college applications, and I'm wondering if there's any real advantage to applying early action. Can somebody help explain the pros and cons?

2 years ago

Challenge of getting into University of Florida?

I'm looking at the University of Florida as one of my top choices, but I'm not exactly sure what their admission criteria are. How challenging is it to get in? Also, what are some improvements I could …

2 years ago

Max income to qualify for financial aid?

Hi everyone! I'm a little bit stressed about college costs and financial aid. What's the maximum income a family can have to qualify for financial aid?

2 years ago

Ivy ranking - How much does it matter?

Hey everyone! I'm just curious about whether Ivy League rankings truly make a difference when it comes to college applications and future opportunities. Do people in the real world actually care about …

2 years ago
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