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Which engineering degree is considered the easiest to pursue?

Yo everyone! I'm a high school junior looking forward to majoring in engineering. That said, I'm curious about which engineering degree is generally considered the easiest to pursue? Also, any thought …

2 years ago

Sending Letters of Recommendation

This whole college application process is a little stressful, and I'm confused about letters of recommendation. How do I send them to the colleges I'm applying to? Do my teachers submit them directly, …

2 years ago

Recovering SAT scores from previous administrations

I hope y'all can help me out - I took the SAT a while ago and didn't send the scores, thinking I'd retake it. Now I can't retake it and need to find those scores. Is there a way to recover them or see …

2 years ago

Toughest Colleges to Get Into in the US?

I've been researching the most competitive colleges in the US. What are some of the toughest colleges to get into based on acceptance rates, selectivity, and reputation? Just curious about what's out …

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon University Early Action

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Carnegie Mellon University through their Early Action program, but I wanted to get some opinions first. What have been your experiences with their early actio …

2 years ago

Boston University Wheelock College acceptance rate?

Hey guys! I'm interested in applying to the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development at Boston University. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this specific college within BU? Any advice …

2 years ago

Maryland Early Action Deadline?

Hey everyone! So, I've been thinking about applying to the University of Maryland, and I heard they have an early action option. Does anyone know when the early action deadline is? And is it worth app …

2 years ago

Is Wake Forest need blind?

Hi, I'm looking into applying to Wake Forest and I'm curious whether their admissions process is need blind. Will my financial situation have an impact on my chances? I just want to make sure I've got …

2 years ago

When are Columbia transfer decisions released?

Hey everyone! I recently applied for a transfer to Columbia University and I'm feeling a little stressed about the decision. Does anyone know when Columbia usually releases its transfer decisions? Tha …

2 years ago

Ranking of CSUs

Hey all, I'm considering applying to some California State Universities (CSUs) and I'm wondering if there's a definitive ranking of them? Any resources would be much appreciated. Thanks!

2 years ago

In search of top colleges for sociology majors

Hey everyone, I plan on majoring in sociology when I go to college. Can you all recommend any colleges known for their sociology programs and great faculty? Thanks!

2 years ago

National Merit Finalist 2023: Is there a list by state?

Hey y'all, I'm curious if there's a list of National Merit Finalists for 2023 sorted by state? I want to see how competitive my state is, but I can't seem to find this info anywhere. Thanks for any he …

2 years ago

Easiest College Degree?

I know this might sound a bit... lazy, but I'm curious to know what some of the easiest degrees to earn in college are. I just want to explore my options and see what might be interesting to me. Any s …

2 years ago

What do you consider a decent ACT score?

Hey, I'm currently a junior and just took my ACT. I'm wondering what you all would consider a decent ACT score for someone who's aiming for good colleges, but not necessarily the Ivies?

2 years ago

NYU and Legacy Consideration?

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding NYU's admissions process. Do they take into account legacy status for applicants? I have a few family members who attended NYU, so I'm curious if it plays a …

2 years ago

Lowest engineering degree?

Hey everyone, I know there are different levels of engineering degrees, like bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. What's the lowest degree I can pursue to start an engineering career? Can someone give …

2 years ago

Best Law Colleges in California?

I'm seriously considering pursuing a career in law, and I'm starting to research potential colleges. I live in California and would prefer to stay in-state. What are some good law colleges in Californ …

2 years ago

What are my chances of being accepted after deferral?

Hey everyone, I'm a little worried about the whole deferral thing. If I get deferred, what are my chances of actually being accepted later on? How can I improve those odds?

2 years ago

Early decision at Harvard Law?

Hello everyone! I'm starting to think about law school and curious if Harvard Law School offers an early decision option. If so, are there any benefits like increased acceptance rates for those who ap …

2 years ago

Bowdoin yield rate statistics?

Hi everyone, I am researching Bowdoin College and I'm curious about their yield rate. Does anyone know the percentage of accepted students who end up enrolling?

2 years ago
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