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Hi, everyone! I'm from Wisconsin and I'm interested in finding colleges in neighboring states that have reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin. Does anyone know which colleges participate in these agre …

Hi all! I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays and I was hoping to read some solid examples to get inspired. Any suggestions on where I can find some awesome essay samples? Thanks in a …

I know 'easiest' is subjective, but I'm curious about what you guys think are some of the easiest college degrees to pursue. I want to maximize my chances for success while also having a decent social …

Hey guys! I'm curious about whether Northwestern takes legacy into account for admissions. My sibling went there and I'm thinking of applying. Would having a sibling who attended help my chances? Than …

Hey everyone! So I'm strongly considering applying to Duke and I was wondering about the role of advisors there. Can anyone share any information about how Duke advisors help students? Are they truly …

Hey guys! I've seen a few college fall fly-in programs being advertised and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with them? Are they worth checking out and applying to? I'd love to hear your tho …

Hey everyone! Brown has this 'joy essay,' where they want us to write about what brings us joy. I'm kinda lost on how to approach this. What are some good ideas or examples that you guys have come acr …

Hi all, how important are teacher recommendations for college applications? What should I consider when asking for them, and how can I help my teachers write strong recommendations? Thanks for any adv …

Hey, I just got selected as a semi-finalist for the Gates Scholarship! I'm super excited, but also really nervous. What should I expect for the next stage and do you guys have any advice on how to pre …

Hey! I might land an internship soon and was curious if internships can count as volunteer hours too? Since it’s not paid, I thought maybe they could? Would love to hear from anyone who knows more abo …

Hi guys! So I'm working on the Columbia list questions and I'm not entirely sure what they're looking for. Should I be creative with my answers or just list my actual favorite books, movies, etc.? Tha …

I've seen some students with 'honors titles' like 'cum laude' or 'magna cum laude' in high school. How do schools determine these titles and what exactly do they mean? Any guidance about these distinc …

I just took my AP Computer Science Principles Exam and I'm a little stressed about the scoring. Can someone help explain how the exam is scored and what I should expect, especially for the Create and …

Hey there! I'm applying to Johns Hopkins and I'm curious about what types of essays have worked for others. Can anyone share good examples or resources where I can find successful essays for inspirati …

Hey everyone, I'm wondering if it's possible to update SAT scores after submitting college applications? I'm planning to take the SAT one more time, but my app deadlines come before the scores are rel …

Hi everyone, I applied to Rutgers and I'm anxiously waiting for their decision. How long does it usually take for them to make a decision? And do they notify you through email or another method? Any e …

Hey, I'm applying to Dartmouth and was wondering if they interview all applicants or just a selected few? How does their interview process work? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

I'm working on a college application essay that asks how I can contribute to the diversity at their institution. I'm not exactly sure what they're looking for—are there any examples of successful essa …

To people who have been accepted to Stanford, what do you think made your application stand out? What were your stats, extracurriculars, essays, and strategies? Just trying to get a feel for what they …

Hello everyone! I'd really like to attend a computer science camp this summer to improve my programming skills and prep for college. Can anyone recommend good ones they've attended or heard about? Tha …