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Hey everyone! I was just wondering at what grade level most people take the SAT? Should we take it in our junior year or senior year? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
Hey guys, is Caltech still test blind for this upcoming admissions cycle? How does that affect the application process?
Hey guys! I'm really interested in applying to Emory University, but I'm not sure whether to go for Regular Decision (RD) or Early Decision (ED). Can someone help me understand the acceptance rates fo …
Hey everyone! I'm an international student and I'm really considering applying to the University of Southern California (USC). I was just curious if anyone knows the general acceptance rate for intern …
Hi everyone, so USC is on my list of colleges to apply to, and I was wondering if anyone had a comprehensive list of schools/departments within the campus itself. I'm still exploring my academic inter …
Hey all! I want to build my extracurricular profile for college apps and am thinking about participating in competitions. What type of competitions (academic, sports, arts, etc.) would you recommend, …
Hey there, I'm really passionate about dance and I'd love to continue dancing in college. Can anyone suggest colleges with great dance programs that I should look into? Thanks a bunch!
Hey guys! I've heard that some colleges care about demonstrated interest, and I've been trying to learn more about what exactly that means for UMich. Do they take demonstrated interest into account? A …
Is SUNY New York's ranking mostly based on academics, or do other factors also play a role? I'm trying to figure out if it's a good fit for me, and I'm curious about what you all think makes it stand …
Hey! I recently learned about the Michigan Ross Summer Business Academy and I'm considering applying. Has anyone here participated in this program? What was your experience like and do you think it wa …
Hey, I wanted to ask what GPA people generally consider as a good one in college. I know high school standards are different, but what range should I aim for once I get to college for things like inte …
I've been looking into applying to some California State Universities. How would you guys rank them based on factors like academics, campus life, and job opportunities after graduation?
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to University of Wisconsin-Madison next year. Anyone know the acceptance rate for the school? Just curious where I stand!
I'm a high school junior interested in attending a military college. I know there are a few out there, but I'm not sure which ones are the best or which I should be considering. Can anybody here share …
How's it going? I'm switching high schools and I'm worried about my transcript and how it'll transfer over to the new school. Can someone explain the process of transferring your high school transcrip …
Hi all! I'm starting off my college application process, and NYU is one of my top choices. Can someone share the NYU application essay prompt? Thanks a lot!
Does anyone have an updated list or can provide some solid examples of schools that are currently test-blind? It's hard for me to keep track with all the changes due to COVID and everything.
Hi all, I've been researching the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and I'm having trouble finding the most recent acceptance rate. Can someone help me out or point me in the right direction to fin …
I keep hearing the term 'Public Ivy League.' What does it exactly mean? Is there a definitive list of these schools or is it just a subjective term?
Hi folks, I'm just wondering what the average SAT score is these days. And would you consider it to be a competitive score for most colleges? Thanks!