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Hi all! I'm curious about the acceptance rate for UCSD and what factors go into their admissions decisions. Can anyone share admissions information or advice for increasing my chances of getting in?

Hi there! I recently came across something called the 'National Society of Academic Excellence.' Can anyone give me more information on it? Is it legit and worth joining or just another one of those s …

Hey all! I recently heard about someone mentioning a 4.2 unweighted GPA. Is that even possible? I thought the highest unweighted GPA you could have was a 4.0. Can someone please clarify this for me?

Just starting to research Texas A&M for my applications and I'm a little lost. What are the essay prompts, and how many do I need to write?

Hey, I'm looking for suggestions on different ways to get volunteer hours during my junior year. I want to be an active part of my community and also bolster my college applications. What are some org …

Hey fam, just wondering when do the SATs usually start in the day? I need to plan my transportation and study schedule.

Hey guys! I’m seriously considering applying to UT Austin and I was wondering if they have any supplemental essay requirements besides the main Common App essay. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

Hey there! I've just taken my AP Human Geography exam and I'm curious to know when the scores will be released. Does anyone have any idea about the AP Human Geography score release date? Your input wo …

What exactly is a 'financial aid gap'? How would it affect my college affordability, and what can I do to minimize it?

Hey y'all! I'm working on my application for Baylor University and I need some inspiration for my essays. Can anyone share some good essay examples or tips for writing a killer Baylor essay? Please an …

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows when universities typically send out their acceptance letters? Do they all have a fixed date or is it different for each school? Thanks in advance!

I was expecting my ACT scores, but they seem to be delayed. Any idea why this might be happening? It's stressing me out a bit.

Hey guys, I know there are two universities that go by the name 'USC'—the University of Southern California and the University of South Carolina. I've heard that people generally refer to the Universi …

Hey everyone! Can y'all share some examples of academic awards that you think would be notable on a college application? I'd like to see if I have some accomplishments that could count as awards.

I'm working on a project where I'm interviewing high school seniors about their plans for the future and their thoughts on college. What are some thoughtful and engaging questions that I could ask the …

Hey! I'm going to take the SAT soon, and I'm a bit stressed about it. Can anyone give me an idea of how hard the SAT is? I really don't know what to expect, and any help is appreciated.

I've noticed the abbreviation 'AB' in my school schedule but I'm not sure what it means. Is it something related to class schedules or performance?

Hey y'all, can someone provide an example of a well-crafted intro paragraph for an AP Lit essay? I'm struggling to create an engaging hook while still clearly conveying my argument. Your help is much …

Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a college and wanted to ask when ED decisions are typically released? Is it within a certain timeframe after the submission deadline?

Hey there! I'm applying to the University of Washington and I'd love to hear some tips on writing a successful application essay. What should I focus on? What are some mistakes to avoid? Any advice wo …