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How much does legacy help?

Hi all, my dad went to a pretty prestigious college and I've heard that legacy status can help in admissions. Is that true? If so, how much of an advantage does it give me?

2 years ago

What are the average ACT scores for University of Michigan?

Hello! I'm currently a junior and really interested in applying to UMich, but I'm not sure if my ACT score is competitive enough. Does anyone know the average ACT score range for accepted students? An …

2 years ago

Universities with Kinesiology Majors

I'm super interested in kinesiology and I hope to study it in college. Does anyone know of some good universities that offer kinesiology majors (preferably strong programs)? I'd really appreciate any …

2 years ago

Advice on applying Early Action?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about early action and how it really works. What are the advantages of applying early action? Do colleges look at my application differently if I apply this way? Just …

2 years ago

Columbia Transfer GPA

Hey, I am thinking of transferring to Columbia University. Does anyone happen to know the average transfer GPA for admitted students? Furthermore, which aspects of a transfer application do you think …

2 years ago

WashU ACT requirements?

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to Washington University in St. Louis, but I'm not sure if my ACT score is good enough. Do they have a specific ACT score requirement, or is there a general range …

2 years ago

How many students are admitted to UC Berkeley?

Hey folks, I've been looking into UC Berkeley as a potential college choice. Does anyone have an idea of how many students are admitted to UC Berkeley each year? I'm trying to understand my chances be …

2 years ago

Inspirational persuasive speech topics?

Hey all, I have to give a persuasive speech for my English class. I've been brainstorming but can't decide on a topic. If anyone has any suggestions for inspirational or interesting persuasive speech …

2 years ago

When do CSU transfer decisions come out?

Hey everyone! I applied as a transfer student to a few California State University campuses. Does anyone know when the CSU transfer decisions typically come out? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Any recommendations for top criminal justice universities in the US?

Hey guys, as a junior, I'm starting to work on my college list and I want to major in criminal justice. Can you suggest some of the top criminal justice universities in the US? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

Best UC for Studying Medicine

Hey everyone! I'm a California resident hoping to study medicine and I was wondering which UC school has the best program for a pre-med track? Any advice would be much appreciated!

2 years ago

How important is Greek life at Yale?

Hi! I've been trying to learn more about the social scene at Yale and I'm curious about Greek life there. What percentage of students are involved in fraternities and sororities? Is it a big part of t …

2 years ago

Cornell transfer admissions process?

So, I'm thinking about transferring to Cornell and I'm unsure about the transfer admissions process. Can someone outline the steps and give me some advice on what they look for in transfer applicants?

2 years ago

How tough is it to get into UMass Amherst?

How hard is it to get accepted into UMass Amherst? Would you say it's a highly competitive school or more on the attainable side with good grades and extracurriculars?

2 years ago

Easiest Major to Get into USC?

Hi all! I've been considering USC and I was thinking about choosing a major that might give me a better chance at admission. Are there any majors at USC that are considered 'easier' to get into compar …

2 years ago

Which are the top CSU campuses?

Hello, I'm a junior from California and I'm interested in applying to some of the California State University campuses. In your opinion, which CSU campuses are considered the best or the top choices f …

2 years ago

What are some of the most liberal colleges in the USA?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to finalize my college list and I'm looking for some schools with strong liberal-leaning environments. Can you recommend a few of the most liberal colleges in the US? Thanks i …

2 years ago

When to take the SAT?

Hi guys, I'm a bit confused about when I should take the SAT during my high school years. Is there a specific year that is best to take it? Can I take it multiple times if needed? What do you guys thi …

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for University of Maryland?

Hey there! I'm curious about the average GPA for admitted students at the University of Maryland. Can anyone share some info? I just want to get a better idea of where I stand. Thanks!

2 years ago

Georgetown School of Foreign Service Acceptance Rate?

I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm really interested in Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this specific school? Any advice for getting in?

2 years ago
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