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Difference between UT auto admission and auto admit?

I've seen people mention both 'UT auto admission' and 'UT auto admit' when talking about UT Austin. I'm a little confused—is there a difference between the two terms? Clarification would be appreciate …

2 years ago

Good online college summer courses?

I'm looking into taking some online college summer courses to boost my transcript and learn some new things. Can anyone recommend colleges that offer good online summer courses? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for Brown transfer students?

Hey guys, I'm currently a college freshman at a state school and I was wondering what the average GPA is for students who get accepted as transfers into Brown University. Thanks in advance for any inf …

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins EA vs RD Acceptance Rate

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Johns Hopkins for early action, but I was curious about the acceptance rate for EA compared to regular decision. Are my chances significantly higher if I appl …

2 years ago

Santa Clara University CS Acceptance Rate

Hey! I'm really into Computer Science, and Santa Clara University caught my eye. Does anybody know what their acceptance rate is for the CS program? Is it super competitive?

2 years ago

FSU application deadline?

Hello all, I'm planning to apply to FSU for the Fall semester, but I'm not sure when the deadline is. Does anyone know the exact date or where I can find that information? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

How to write a character recommendation letter for a student?

Hey guys, my teacher asked me to write a draft of my character recommendation letter for my college applications. What should I mention in this letter to make it stand out and showcase who I am? Any e …

2 years ago

Looking for top linguistics programs!

Hello, fellow students! I'm a junior super interested in linguistics and I want to major in it when I go to college. Can anyone point me to some of the best schools for linguistics? Any advice is appr …

2 years ago

Does Penn State consider demonstrated interest?

Hello! I wanted to know if Penn State takes demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. Are there any impactful ways to show my interest in the school, like attending virtual …

2 years ago

Will my AP Language and Composition score affect college admissions?

Hey everyone! Just got my score for the AP Language and Composition exam and I'm a bit concerned about how it'll impact my college applications. Do colleges care a lot about this particular score? Tha …

2 years ago

NYU Stern acceptance rate

I'm super interested in applying to the Stern School of Business at NYU! Anyone have any information on the acceptance rate for the Stern program specifically? Thank you!

2 years ago

Most popular majors in college?

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the most popular majors are in college right now. I'm trying to get a better idea of what students are studying and how it might affect my own ch …

2 years ago

How to categorize Ivy League colleges?

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about applying to some Ivy League schools, but I'm not sure how they differ from one another. Can someone help me understand the various distinctions and categories am …

2 years ago

How to increase chances of getting into William and Mary?

I'm looking into William and Mary as one of my top choices, but I know it's a competitive school. What should I be focusing on to help improve my chances of getting admission? Any advice from current …

2 years ago

Seeking top colleges for astronautical engineering!

Hey there! I'm super passionate about astronautical engineering and I'm researching colleges to see where I can pursue this field for my undergraduate studies. Do you guys have any recommendations for …

2 years ago

Does Georgetown value demonstrated interest?

Hello fellow applicants! I'm wondering if anyone knows whether Georgetown takes demonstrated interest into account when making admissions decisions. Should I try to reach out to the admissions office …

2 years ago

ACT Reading Score Calculator?

I just took a practice test for the ACT Reading section, and I was wondering if there's a way to accurately calculate my potential score? Any online tools or methods you recommend?

2 years ago

UW Seattle out-of-state acceptance rate differences?

Hi everyone! I am an out-of-state student looking to apply to University of Washington Seattle. Does anyone know if the acceptance rate is different for in-state and out-of-state students? Is it harde …

2 years ago

Sarah Lawrence Early Action acceptance rate?

Hey guys, I've been thinking about applying Early Action to Sarah Lawrence College. Does anyone know what their EA acceptance rate is like? Trying to gauge how competitive it is. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

WashU's supplemental essays?

Recently, I've decided to apply to Washington University in St. Louis. I need some insider info on the application process—specifically, does WashU require any supplemental essays? If so, can someone …

2 years ago
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