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Does superscoring on the SAT look bad?

Hey, fellow students! Question for y'all: if I superscore my SAT, does it look bad to colleges? I've taken the exam a few times and have different high scores in each section. Just a little stressed a …

2 years ago

What are the hardest mechanical engineering courses?

I'm a high school junior considering mechanical engineering as a major in college. So, what are the most difficult courses in this field? I'd like to know what to expect if I choose this major.

2 years ago

Top schools for studying geography?

Hello, I'm a high school junior who's passionate about geography and I'm starting to look into colleges. Are there any schools that you can recommend for their geography programs?

2 years ago

UCLA acceptance rate vs. GPA?

Hi! I was wondering if there's any data that shows the relationship between UCLA's acceptance rate and applicants' GPA. Like, how does the acceptance rate change as an applicant's GPA increases? Thank …

2 years ago

Need ideas for a passion project!

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about starting a passion project that can showcase my creativity and dedication toward a specific topic. Has anyone done something similar? Can you guys recommend some …

2 years ago

How to get a great student-teacher recommendation letter?

Hi there, I was wondering how I can make sure my teachers write a great recommendation letter for me. Are there any specifics I should be aware of when requesting a student-teacher letter? Would love …

2 years ago

What's NC State's acceptance rate?

I'm looking into applying to North Carolina State University for college. Can someone tell me the acceptance rate for this school? Also, how about tips on how to make my application stand out?

2 years ago

NYU Freshman Profile

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to NYU, and I want to get a better idea of what they're looking for in terms of academics and extracurriculars. Do any of you know what the average freshman profi …

2 years ago

NYU RD acceptance rate details?

Hey peeps! I'm applying for NYU through the Regular Decision (RD) process. I wanted to know if anyone could share the acceptance rates for RD applicants. Any additional info or advice would be greatly …

2 years ago

What degree is the easiest to get?

Hi everyone, I've been a bit stressed about choosing a major for college since I'm not sure what I'd like to do in the future. I'm curious, what degree do you think is the easiest to obtain and why? ( …

2 years ago

Public Ivies: how do they compare?

Hey guys, I've heard about these so-called 'Public Ivies' and I'm a bit curious. What exactly are the Public Ivies, and how do their academics and campus life compare to those of the actual Ivy League …

2 years ago

Princeton and Transfer Students

Hey guys! Quick question: does Princeton accept transfer students? I'm considering my options and was curious about their transfer policy. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Brown Admissions Statistics?

Hi, I'm starting to research colleges and I'm really interested in Brown. Can someone help me out with some admissions statistics for the school? Like acceptance rate, average GPA, and anything else r …

2 years ago

AP Calc BC 5 Rate

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about AP Calc BC. Could someone tell me what the typical rate of students getting a 5 on the AP Calc BC exam is? I want to know how I might measure up.

2 years ago

When should juniors take the SAT?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to figure out the best time to take the SAT. When do you guys generally recommend taking it? Any advice would be super appreciated.

2 years ago

Neuro Ultrasound Tech Programs

Hey everyone! I'm considering pursuing a career as a neuro ultrasound tech, and I'm curious about what programs are available for this. Does anyone have any suggestions for schools or programs I shoul …

2 years ago

How often do colleges rescind admissions?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard some scary stories about colleges rescinding admissions. How common is this, and what major factors can lead to a college rescinding an offer of admission?

2 years ago

How many CSU schools are there?

Hi everyone! I'm researching California colleges and I've come across the California State University (CSU) system. Can anyone tell me how many CSU schools there are in total? Just trying to get a bet …

2 years ago

University of Maryland SAT requirements?

What's up, everyone? I'm working on my college apps and I'm really interested in applying to the University of Maryland. Can anyone tell me what their current SAT requirements are like? Any info on th …

2 years ago

UW Waitlist Acceptance Rate?

I recently got waitlisted at the University of Washington. I'm wondering, does anyone know the acceptance rate for students who have been waitlisted? I want to know if I should be hopeful or start get …

2 years ago
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