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Hey guys! I've heard about 'likely letters' being sent out to some students before official decisions are released. When do colleges usually send these out? Thanks in advance!
I'm applying to Yale and finding their application questions a bit unique and challenging. Anyone out there who's applied to Yale or has experience with these questions got any advice or strategies on …
Hi everyone! I'm aiming to get a perfect math SAT score, and I was wondering if any of you have tips or strategies that helped you get there. What study methods, resources, or overall advice would you …
Hey everyone! When do colleges usually send out financial aid packages for admitted students? Do they come along with acceptance letters or later on? I'm really anxious to figure out the details, than …
I've heard T25 thrown around in college convos. What does this term mean, exactly? Are these schools ranked or categorized in a specific way? How do they differ from T20 or T50 schools?
Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my financial aid application and I'm stuck at writing a personal statement. Can anyone share some examples of personal statements that have worked for them? I co …
Hi! I'm trying to get a better understanding of ACT math standards. Can someone explain what they are and how to use them to guide my study preparation?
What's up guys? I'm a junior, and I'm super passionate about swimming. I want to swim in college too, so I'm looking for colleges that have strong swimming programs and offer a good balance between ac …
What's up, guys? I've seen a lot of people talking about the National Honor Society in high school, and it sounds like a prestigious club. I kind of want to join, but I don't know the process or requi …
I'm so stressed right now. My GPA is currently at a 2.8 and I'm really worried about how it will affect my college admissions. Can someone help put things in perspective for me? Is a 2.8 GPA considere …
Hi everyone, I'm applying to Vanderbilt and I was wondering if they offer interviews? Do they play a major role in the admission process? What should I expect if I get one?
Hey y'all, I'm starting to look into the University of Chicago and I've heard their essay prompts can be quite unique. Can someone give me some examples of past prompts or even advice on how to tackle …
Hey everyone! I'm prepping for the ACT and I want to make sure I've got all the important math formulas memorized. Can you share any must-know ACT formulas or any resources where I can find them? I ap …
Has anyone here lived in Trelease Hall at UIUC? I'd really appreciate any first-hand insight about the dorm itself, the community, and overall living experience. I'm considering it as my first-choice …
Hey, y'all! I'm getting ready to plan my summer and I'm looking for some interesting summer programs for high school students in Georgia. Can anyone share any cool experiences or upcoming opportunitie …
As I'm researching universities, I want to get a true sense of what makes each one stand out. Can anyone tell me what's unique about Cornell? What sets it apart from other Ivies or top universities?
Hi there, I'm beginning my application for Washington University in St. Louis and I'm curious about their supplemental essays. What kind of prompts should I expect, and are there any tips for making t …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm thinking about applying to Northeastern University. I was wondering if they have a supplemental essay in addition to the Common App essay? I want to start preparing …
Hey guys! I'm working on a college application, and they're asking me to describe how I've prepared for my intended major. Can anyone share examples of experiences or activities that have helped you p …
As a part of my STEM class, I have to write a synthesis essay. It's my first time trying one of these, so I'm not sure where to start. How do you structure and organize your thoughts for a synthesis e …