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Hey guys, I applied to Virginia Tech and I'm getting a bit anxious since I haven't heard back yet. Anyone have any info on when the waitlist comes out? I'm hoping to get a spot if I don't get in direc …
Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I was wondering if any of you know when the SAT scores for the 2023 test dates will be released? I'm trying to plan out my testing schedule and it would be re …
Hey, so I'm curious about UVA's yield rate. I know the acceptance rate is quite competitive, but I want to understand how the yield rate compares. Does anyone have information on that, and how it affe …
Hi everyone! I want to start getting more involved with community service, but I'm not quite sure what all counts as community service for high school. Can anybody help me with some ideas or guideline …
Hey guys, I'm applying to the University of Vermont and I can't seem to find their essay prompts. Does anyone know what their essay prompts are or where to find them? Thanks!
I'm working on my college application essays and have been considering writing an 'All About Me' essay. Has anyone written a similar essay and got any tips or topic ideas that would make it interestin …
Hi friends, I've been maintaining a 95 average GPA throughout high school and I'm curious to know if it's considered a good GPA. Can I expect to get accepted into some top colleges with this GPA or sh …
Hey everyone! I've seen the term 'tiers' being thrown around when discussing colleges, but I'm not entirely sure what they're referring to. Can someone help explain what college tiers are and how to d …
I'm a senior who got accepted into USC (yay!) but I'm honestly so worried about senioritis. I've heard horror stories about colleges rescinding offers. What's USC's policy on this? Does anyone know if …
Columbia is one of my dream schools, and I want to give my essays the best shot possible. If any Columbia students or those who have been accepted in the past could share their tips and experiences wi …
Hi guys! I'm trying to organize my study schedule for the upcoming AP exams, but I can't seem to find the test date for AP Literature. Does anyone know when it is? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I just took the SAT recently and I'm a little anxious about getting my results. How long does it usually take for the College Board to release test scores? Thanks!
Hey y'all! So, I'm working on my ApplyTexas essays and I've noticed that there's a word limit on them. I tend to write a lot and I'm finding it hard to stay within the limit. Any advice on how to trim …
I'm a 10th grader and I've heard there might be scholarship opportunities out there for younger high school students. Can anyone point me towards some scholarships or competitions I should check out?
I'm considering taking a summer math class to get ahead for senior year. Could anyone share their experience with summer math classes, whether they're helpful, and how to choose a good program for the …
Hi everyone! I'm working on my University of Pennsylvania supplement and was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on how to make it stand out. What kind of topics or examples should I focus on …
Hey people, I'm a little bit stressed because I have my Stanford interview coming up. What are some important tips for acing it? What types of questions should I be prepared to answer and what should …
Hi guys! I'm applying to Vanderbilt and I'm stuck on the supplemental essay. Could anyone who got accepted share their essay topics or ideas that worked for them? I'm looking for inspiration and any t …
I'm a little worried about my 2.7 GPA. Are there any colleges out there that would consider admitting me with this GPA? I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
Hi, everyone! I'm applying to Williams College, and I'm stumped on their supplement essay. Does anyone have advice on how to approach it or any ideas on what to write about? Thanks in advance!