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Dartmouth acceptance rate & increasing my chances?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Dartmouth, but I'm not sure what my chances are. Can anyone tell me the acceptance rate, and give me any tips on how to increase my chances of gettin …

2 years ago

California Polytechnic Acceptance Rate?

Hey there! I'm seriously considering applying to California Polytechnic. Can someone give me some info on their overall acceptance rate? Just want to know how competitive it is to get in!

2 years ago

How many words are in the UC essays?

Hey guys, I'll be working on my UC applications soon and I'm trying to get a head start on my essays. Can anyone tell me what the word count is for the UC personal insight questions? Thanks in advance …

2 years ago

Does Penn State University use the Common App?

Hey all, can you tell me if Penn State University participates in the Common Application? I'm trying to streamline my college application process and using the Common App would make things so much eas …

2 years ago

What Are the Toughest Colleges to Get Into Worldwide?

I know that there are a lot of competitive schools in the US, but I'm also interested in schools outside the country. What are some of the toughest colleges to get into globally, and what makes them s …

2 years ago

UCSB Computer Science Acceptance Rate?

Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the computer science program at UCSB? I'm really interested in applying for this major but I'm curious about how competitive it is. Thanks!

2 years ago

University of Rochester Curriculum Flexibility

Hey, I'm curious about the curriculum flexibility at the University of Rochester. Can anyone give me a rundown of how it works, and what kind of freedom students have in selecting their courses?

2 years ago

Most Straightforward College Majors?

Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to figure out what to major in college, and I'm feeling a bit lost. What are some majors that are generally considered to be more straightforward or less complex? I'm jus …

2 years ago

What are the best SAT prep books currently available?

Hey guys! I'm starting my SAT prep journey and I was wondering what books/resources you all found the most helpful. I'm hoping to find something that covers all sections of the test thoroughly and off …

2 years ago

University of Michigan Transfer GPA Requirements

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about transferring to the University of Michigan. Just curious, what's the average transfer GPA? How competitive is it to be admitted as a transfer student? Thanks!

2 years ago

Thoughts on CUNY schools?

I've been looking into the City University of New York (CUNY) system. What do you guys think of CUNY schools? How do their rankings compare to other colleges?

2 years ago

Early Action Round 1 vs Round 2?

Hi! I've noticed that some schools have two rounds of early action (EA 1 and EA 2)... but what's the actual difference? Is one better than the other? I could use some advice.

2 years ago

What's the overall acceptance rate at UT?

Hey guys, I'm applying to UT, and I'd like to know the overall acceptance rate for the university. Can anyone shed some light on that? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

Understanding UC tiers?

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about UC tiers recently, but I'm not quite sure what they are or how they work. Can someone explain what they mean and how they affect the college application pro …

2 years ago

Colgate University application fee

I'm working on my college apps, and I was curious about how much the application fee for Colgate University is. Can anyone help me out with this information?

2 years ago

Rice Transfer Requirements

Hi everyone! I'm currently attending another university but I'm considering transferring to Rice. Can anyone help me out with the transfer requirements? Like GPA, credits, or any other important crite …

2 years ago

Political science summer programs for high school students?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing political science in college. I would love to attend a summer program related to this field. Does anyone know of any political science summ …

2 years ago

Finding full ride scholarships

Ah, college tuition 😅 I'm trying to find some full ride scholarships to apply for, but I'm not sure where to start. Any suggestions for websites or resources where I can find a solid list of full ride …

2 years ago

Thoughts on Caltech's waitlist acceptance rate?

Does anyone have any idea about Caltech's waitlist acceptance rate? I've heard it can be quite competitive. Any insights into the process or tips for getting off the waitlist would be much appreciated …

2 years ago

USC Early Decision 2 Info?

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to USC and I noticed they have an Early Decision 2 deadline. Can someone shed some light on how ED 2 works and if there are any advantages to applying ED 2 compar …

2 years ago
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