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Hey smarty-pants out there! I'm looking for some cool, debatable research topics for a school project. Anyone got any ideas they'd like to share? I'm open to any subject, as long as it can spark some …
Does UC Berkeley consider legacy status during the admissions process? Both of my parents are Cal alumni, and I'm curious if this can help my chances at all.
Hey everyone, both of my parents went to Wellesley, and I'm planning to apply there as well. How do legacy admissions really work? Will it significantly boost my chances or is it just a small factor t …
Hey guys, I'm a little confused. What's the difference between a 'course of study' and a 'degree'? Some colleges seem to use these terms interchangeably, and I want to make sure I understand everythin …
Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I want to get more involved in my community before applying to college. What are some fun and enriching community activities that I, as a student, can participat …
Hi all, I'm starting to look into colleges for next year and Northeastern is one of them. I was wondering if they offer interviews as part of their application process, or if it's not something they d …
Hey guys, I've been considering applying to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but I'm curious about how difficult it is to get in. Can anyone share their experiences or insights to help me understand the admi …
Hello! So, I've been accepted into Case Western Reserve University, and I'm beyond excited! I'm curious to know more about the campus life and academics. Can any current or former students share their …
Hey there! I'm really interested in UCSB and I'm thinking about applying early decision. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for early decision applicants? I'm trying to gauge if it's worth it for me …
Hi guys! I want to prepare for college and strengthen my application by taking some online courses. What are your recommendations for the best pre-college online courses that could really help me out? …
Hey, do any of you have tips for increasing my chances of getting into an Ivy League school? I'm really interested in pursuing a STEM major, and I've been working hard on my extracurriculars and maint …
Hello! I've started looking into Brandeis University for my college applications. What's the acceptance rate like there? Any info would be appreciated.
Hi everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Vanderbilt as an early decision applicant. I was wondering if anyone could share the acceptance rate for early decision at Vanderbilt? Thanks!
Hey everybody! I know it's still early, but I'm starting to plan my summer and I want to find some possible summer school programs to attend. Can anyone help me create a list of summer school options …
Hi everyone! I'm considering taking AP classes next year, but I'm not sure what benefits it could bring outside of challenging myself academically. Are there any other rewards (like college credit, ma …
Hi there! I'm looking into applying to Northwestern University during the Regular Decision round. I'm curious if anyone here knows the RD acceptance rate, and if there's any advantage or disadvantage …
I'm a junior looking into Bowdoin and I'd really appreciate some input on how to enhance my application. If you've been accepted, or know someone who has, what were the highlights of your/their applic …
Hey guys! Is the acceptance rate for Early Decision at UNC Chapel Hill significantly different than regular decision acceptance rates? I'm trying to decide whether it's worth applying ED or not.
Hello! I'm considering applying to the University of Miami in Florida, but I'm not sure about how competitive it is. Could someone kindly provide me with their current acceptance rate? Thanks for your …
I'm considering going into medicine and I'd like to know how long it would take to become a specialist doctor, like a neurosurgeon or a cardiologist. Can anyone share the typical timeline for a specia …