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Hello! I'm passionate about animation and I want to study it in college. Can anyone recommend some great college animation programs? It'd be awesome to know which college's program is the best and wha …

Hi all! I'm looking into the School of Professional Studies at Northwestern and I'm trying to gauge how competitive the admissions process is. Does anyone have information on the acceptance rate for t …

Hey all, I just got my AP Computer Science A score back, and it's not as high as I had hoped. What are some tips and resources for improving my understanding of the material and boosting my score if I …

Hey there! I know the Ivies are a big deal and all, but can someone give me a definitive list of all the Ivy League colleges? I keep hearing different names and I just wanna be accurate when I talk ab …

Hi all! I was doing some research on Stanford and saw something about their 'yield rate.' For someone who doesn't know, can you help explain what this means and how it affects college admissions?

Hey guys! I'm really interested in marketing and want to gain some experience during the summer. Does anyone know of any good marketing summer programs for high school students? Preferably something t …

Hey, I'm a junior and I have a pretty competitive GPA and test scores. I want to apply to some highly selective colleges, but I've heard they're insanely hard to get into. Does anyone have any advice …

I'm pretty intrigued by forensic sciences, and I'm curious as to which colleges offer reputable programs in that field. Can anyone recommend some schools with strong forensics programs? Thanks so much …

Hey guys, I'm considering taking AP Physics next year, but I'm not sure whether I should take AP Physics 1 or 2. Can someone help me understand the differences between them and give me some advice on …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and really looking into applying to Boston College for undergrad next year. Can anyone please tell me the current acceptance rate for BC?

Hi, I've got a couple of college interviews lined up and I'm slightly stressed about it. Can anyone give me advice on preparation techniques that have worked for them? Also, what are some common quest …

Hi everyone! So, I'm super passionate about aerospace engineering and I'm starting to look into colleges. Does anyone know which colleges are the top 10 for aerospace engineering programs? Thanks so m …

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone has info about Barnard's early decision acceptance rate? Does applying early decision significantly improve my chances of getting in? Thanks!

Hey y'all! I'm planning on taking the SAT soon and I need help figuring out which study guide would be the most helpful. Any suggestions on which ones are the best for overall prep?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to work on my college applications. Washington University in St. Louis has caught my eye. Can anyone give me advice on what they look for in app …

I'm just curious, does applying Early Action (EA) or Regular Decision (RD) have a significant impact on acceptance rates at most colleges? Are you more likely to be accepted in EA than RD? Thanks in a …

Hey guys! I've been trying to find the National Merit Scholarship semifinalist list for my state. Can anyone tell me where I can find it or when it's usually released? I'm really excited to see if I q …

Hey guys, I want to start a community project to help strengthen my college applications, but I'm kinda stuck on ideas. Can anyone share some examples of projects they've done or came across? Any help …

Hi there! I'm looking into applying for UC Irvine's psychology program. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate for this major? Also, if you have any tips on how to maximize my chances of get …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and looking to apply to Duke next year. I heard that they went test-optional for a while, but I'm not sure if it's still in effect for my class. Does anyone know i …