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Hello! I'm working on my UC application and UC San Diego is definitely one of my top choices. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do to increase my chances of being admitted? Are there any speci …
Hey everyone! I've heard a lot about the National Merit Scholar Test and I'm curious about what it takes to become a National Merit Scholar. Can anyone explain how the process works and what steps I s …
Hey guys! I just came across UVA's admission blog, and I'm wondering if it's worth following. Has anyone found it helpful during their application process? Let me know your thoughts!
Hey all! I'm trying to dig up some stats on Northeastern's admissions process. Has anyone found their Common Data Set for this year? Would appreciate any help or tips on where to find it.
I'm really into film and I want to pursue it in college, but I want to get more experience now. Are there any film programs or filmmaking summer camps specifically designed for high school students th …
Hello! I submitted my application to University of Miami for ED2. Can anyone tell me when they usually release the decisions? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone, I want to learn more about ivy league schools. Can you guys help me understand how they're ranked from best to worst? I'm trying to make a list of colleges I want to apply to and I'd lik …
I've been looking into D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University lately. Anyone know their acceptance rate and what it takes to get in? Are there any specific extracurriculars or exp …
Hey y'all! I recently discovered the concept of an alternate major on college applications. What exactly does this mean, and when should I consider putting one down on my application? Will it increase …
Hi everyone! I've been looking into the Barnard Bound program and I'm curious about how selective it is. What is the acceptance rate for the program and what should I keep in mind while applying?
Hey all, so I'm considering applying to Case Western through early decision. What are the benefits of going ED, besides having an earlier decision? Any insights on how it might improve my chances?
Hi everyone, I'm doing research on college admissions and I'm curious about the hardest colleges to get into in the United States. Can anyone provide a list or ranking of the toughest U.S. schools to …
Hey there! I recently received my PSAT scores and was wondering if anyone knows how to convert them to an equivalent ACT score. I'd like to get an idea of where I am in terms of my ACT score before I …
Hi everyone, I'm writing an argumentative essay for my English class, but I'm struggling to come up with a strong claim. Can you guys share some examples of effective claims you've made or seen in pas …
Hi peeps! I'm a high school junior planning to apply to the University of Maryland (UMD) for early action. I was wondering if anyone could shed light on the acceptance rate for UMD's EA applicants? Th …
Hi everyone! I'm seriously considering applying to MIT. What does the typical admitted student profile look like, and what aspects do you think are most important for building a strong application?
Hi everyone! As a current community college student, I'm planning to transfer to a four-year university. I've got my eyes set on UC Berkeley, but I'm not sure how competitive it is for transfer studen …
Hey everyone, I'm involved in a debate club at my high school and we're looking for some interesting business-related debate topics that would be suitable for high school students. Any suggestions?
Hey all, I'm planning on submitting an early action application to the University of Michigan. Can someone tell me the acceptance rate for EA applicants? Also, any tips for making my application stand …
I've got an assignment to write an argumentative essay for my English class. I'm a bit stuck on picking a topic that would be relevant to most high schoolers—anyone have any ideas?