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Hi! I'm starting to research colleges and I'm really keen on WashU. Does anyone know what their admission rate is like? If you got accepted or know others who did, what was your/their experience like …

Hey guys! Has anyone received their acceptance package from Northeastern recently? Just curious about what to expect if I get accepted. Thanks!

Hey there! I'm looking for ideas on community service projects that I can participate in or create myself. Does anyone have any successful examples of community service projects they've done in high s …

Hey folks! I'm just a little bit curious about the waitlist process at Lehigh. If anyone's been through it or knows someone who has, how does it work? Do you have to submit additional materials, or do …

Hello! I'm interested in applying to Barnard College, but I heard it's pretty competitive. What is their admit rate and what factors play a major role in the admissions process?

Hey! Quick question: I'm applying to Villanova and wanted to get an idea of their acceptance rate. I've seen varying rates online, does anyone have a reliable source for their recent acceptance rate?

Hi all, I'm stressed about reaching for my dream school, Harvard. I know their acceptance rate is super low, but what does it really mean? Like, are there specific quotas or anything that might make i …

Hi everyone! I'm applying to Cal Poly soon and I've heard their admissions process is different for each major. Can anyone provide more insight on how the process varies? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've become increasingly interested in applying to Columbia. I think I would be a good fit there, but I'm curious—what does the typical class profile at Colum …

Hey guys! I'm working on a research argument essay for my English class, and I could use some inspiration. Do you know of any great examples of research argument essays that I could check out to get a …

Hi everyone, my debate club is looking for some new and strong debate topics for our upcoming meetings. Any suggestions? Preferably something relevant to high school students, thanks!

I'm starting to think about who I should ask for my letters of recommendation for my college apps. Does anyone know if there are any specific requirements or suggestions for who to ask or how many we …

Hey everyone! So I've been trying to find out how National Merit Semifinalists are determined by state. Can someone explain the process, like how many are selected from each state and how it's related …

Hello! I'm new to Los Angeles and I'm a junior in high school. I want to stay close to home for college. What are some great schools in the LA area that I should look into?

I'm interested in applying to Brown. Can anybody provide me with their acceptance statistics? Is it particularly tough to get in? Any info is helpful! Thanks.

Hey, everyone! I'm looking to apply to Villanova University, and I was wondering what their typical SAT scores range is. Also, are the admissions more focused on test scores or a balanced application?

Hey! I'm trying to plan ahead. In what year of high school do students typically take the ACT? Sophomore or junior year or any other time?

Hello everyone! I'm an international student planning to apply to Georgetown University. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for international students at Georgetown? Also, are there any specific rec …

Hi everyone! I'm looking into applying to the University of Minnesota and was wondering what the current acceptance rate is. Any insights would be helpful!

Hey guys, I just finished my AP exams and I'm a bit anxious to see my scores. Does anyone know when College Board releases the scores for students to view? Thanks for the help!