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Hi all, I'm a high school junior preparing to apply to UC schools next year. I'd like to get a head start on my essays, so does anyone know the application deadline?

Hey y'all, I'm really passionate about animal science and would love to apply to Cal Poly for their program. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate for the Animal Science major at Cal Poly? …

Hi all, I'm a junior and I've been seriously considering UNC Chapel Hill as one of my top choices. Can someone share the acceptance rate for UNC Chapel Hill, particularly for out-of-state students? Th …

Hi everyone, a little bit stressed here. I'm hoping to transfer to USC in the fall, but I'm not sure about the application deadline. When exactly is the transfer application deadline for fall admissio …

Due to some personal reasons, I'm looking into transferring colleges for the spring semester instead of the usual fall semester. Can anyone tell me which colleges are known for being more open to acce …

Hello! My family is moving to Los Angeles, and we're considering sending my younger sibling to a private high school there. Any recommendations for great private high schools in the area? Thanks!

I'm considering transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison next year, and I'd love to hear from anyone who's transferred there before. How was your experience? What were some challenges you f …

Hi, I applied to transfer to a UC this year. When do the UC schools typically release their decisions for transfer students? I'm eager to find out where I might be going!

Hello! I've been accepted to both University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and University of Utah. I'd appreciate any opinions on their academics, extracurriculars, and campus life. If anyone has a …

Hi all! I'm interested in pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree at Cal Poly, but want to have a realistic expectation of my chances. Does anybody have information on the acceptance rate for this ma …

Hi, I'm applying to college through the Regular Decision (RD) process, but I'm a little stressed about RD decision dates. When can I expect colleges to release RD decisions? Is there a way to know whe …

I've been accepted to both Tufts and Amherst, and need to make a decision. I'm leaning towards majoring in international relations, but I'm not 100% sure yet. Any opinions on the social scene, academi …

Hello everyone! I'm considering applying as a transfer to the University of Pennsylvania, and I'm hoping to get some advice from folks who've gone through the transfer process. What should I focus on …

Hey everyone! I'm curious about which apprenticeship companies are really good for high school students looking to gain some valuable work experience. I want to explore different options before I appl …

Hello everyone, I'm having a hard time deciding between Boston College and Vanderbilt University. What is the general atmosphere like at each school? How do the academics, social aspect, and post-grad …

Hey everyone, I've been accepted into both the University of Georgia and TCU, and I'm having a hard time deciding which one to go to. If you've had any experience with either of these schools, could y …

Hey all! So I know Ivy Day is when all of the Ivy League schools release their decisions, but I'm not sure what time of day they're released. Could someone please clarify that for me? I really don't w …

Hey, I'm going to be relocating to the Bay Area soon and I'll have to switch to a new high school. Can you guys share your experience with high schools in the area? I'm looking for a school with stron …

Hey, y'all! I've been trying to decide between Boston University and New York University for my major in computer science. Can anyone who has had experience with either of these schools let me know wh …

I'm just a high school junior, but I already know I want to become a plastic surgeon. Are there any med school rankings specifically for their plastic surgery residency or is it based on the overall m …