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I've been looking into UPenn as one of my top college choices, but I can't seem to find an up-to-date acceptance rate. What is the current acceptance rate for UPenn, and how competitive is the admissi …

Hey guys, I'm considering attending a university in Florida and want to get an idea of the competitive landscape. What are the acceptance rates at some popular Florida universities? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm planning to major in Engineering, but I'm unsure which specific field to choose. Can someone give me a general idea of how difficult certain engineering majors are ranked relative to one …

Hey fellow students, I'm from California and planning to apply to UCSB. I've heard that in-state applicants have an advantage, so I was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate specifically for i …

Hi! I'm trying to get better at analyzing and understanding argumentative articles. Does anyone know of any websites or resources with good examples of argumentative articles for high school students? …

Hey all! I'm considering applying Early Decision to Pomona College but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. Can you share the pros and cons of applying ED to Pomona? How binding is it if I we …

As a junior, I'm starting to research schools with strong geology programs. What universities offer the best undergraduate opportunities for geology majors? Is it primarily larger universities or do s …

Hey everyone! So, I'm curious about what an average first SAT score might be. Just wondering what to expect when I take it for the first time. I know scores can vary, but is there a general range peop …

I'm an out-of-state student looking to apply to UNC Chapel Hill. I've heard it's pretty competitive for out-of-state applicants. Can someone share the out-of-state acceptance rate? Thanks!

I've been checking out UChicago and I'm really interested in applying. I want to know if it's better to apply Early Action or just Regular Decision. Can anyone give me some insight about the pros and …

Anyone know where I can get ahold of some comprehensive UCLA admissions data? I'd love to see a breakdown of stuff like: average GPA, test scores, demographics, and major-specific acceptance rates.

Hey, I keep hearing about the 'Ivy League' schools, but I'm not exactly sure which universities are considered part of the Ivy League. Can someone help me out with a list of those universities? Thanks …

Hi everyone! I've got my sights set on the University of Southern California and wanted to get a better grasp of the competition. What's the current acceptance rate for USC? Thank you!

Hello everyone! I am considering applying to Caltech through Early Action. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for EA? Is it significantly different from regular decision?

I'm super passionate about astrophysics and I want to apply to colleges that have strong programs in it. Any suggestions for the best colleges for astrophysics undergraduate majors? Let me know, thank …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior looking to get a head start on my college applications next year. Does anyone know what the college prompts might be for the upcoming application cycle? And where can I find …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to come up with some entertaining persuasive speech topics that would be interesting for my high school audience. Can you all share your favorite topics or any suggestions on …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and UCLA is my dream school. I was just wondering if any of you could provide me with some insight into what the typical stats and extracurriculars are for admitted students? Th …

Hi everyone! If I end up being waitlisted at Notre Dame, I wanted to know what my chances are of getting off the waitlist. Does anyone know the waitlist acceptance rate for Notre Dame? What should I d …

Hey everyone! I've been hearing about colleges wanting a holistic admission process, but I'm not exactly sure what that entails. Can somebody please explain what it means and how it might affect my co …