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While touring colleges, I've found I really like gorgeous historic campuses and the small college charm. Any recs for colleges out there sitting pretty in history and offer that intimate academic sett …
Hey y'all! I've been looking at Ball State and I'm really into schools that have that close community feel. Any recommendations for universities with a similar atmosphere that I should check out?
Hi guys, kinda freaking out here. I've been told that colleges look at our AP scores, but is that for real? Or do they primarily focus on our GPA and SAT scores?
I'm a bit anxious about apps next year and UPenn is my dream school! Can someone share info on the characteristics (like GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular involvement, etc.) of students who success …
Hey y'all, as I'm exploring colleges, I've been drawn to Dickinson's strong international studies program and its global perspective. I'd love to learn about other colleges that also emphasize global …
Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a situation here. I've already applied ED to a school, but some circumstances have changed drastically. Is it possible to withdraw from Early Decision after submitting, and i …
Hey folks, I’m looking for universities that have a similar feel to West Chester University - basically a mid-sized public university with a variety of programs and a vibrant campus life, but located …
So, I've self-studied for an AP exam because my school doesn't offer the course. Can I still take the exam, and if so, how does that affect my college applications?
Hey guys, I’ve been super into Colgate University because of their strong community and academics. Can anyone recommend some alternative schools that offer a similar academic experience and community …
Hey everyone, I've visited Stonehill College and seriously liked the campus atmosphere and the kind of programs they offer, but I wanna have options. Can anyone suggest colleges with a similar feel to …
CSULB is one of the schools I'm looking at for transferring, and I'm trying to gauge if I'd be a good fit. What academic or extracurricular background do accepted transfer students typically have?
Hi everyone! I've visited Wellesley and absolutely loved the campus vibe and the strong emphasis on academics. Are there other colleges out there that offer a similar experience, especially with a str …
Hey everyone, I'm aiming for UMD and I just got my AP scores back. I managed to score a 3 on one of my exams. Solid but not stellar, I know. How does UMD look at this score? Do they generally accept a …
Hey, future applicants here! I'm aiming pretty high and am curious about the student profile for those who've been accepted to Oxford. I know it's competitive, but what are some specifics? Do they pre …
Okay, so I was thinking ahead and I'm curious, can you take AP exams later on, like during college, to get credits or are they only for high school students? Anyone know how this works?
I'm super into the idea of doing service work like the Peace Corps after high school, but I know most of those programs require a college degree. Are there any similar opportunities out there that tak …
I heard that some colleges don't consider freshman year grades as much as later years. Is this true, and if so, which colleges tend to do this? Should I be less worried about my freshman year performa …
Question for y'all – I'm currently in my first quarter of senior year and working on my ED app. Do you know if colleges look at our first-quarter grades for ED, or do they just review what we've done …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit worried here. Does your GPA from senior year really move the needle for college admissions? I've been busting my back these past years, and I'm wondering how much my efforts in …
So I'm compiling my college list and NC State's programs seem really cool, but I'm not too sure about what they prioritize. I’ve got a range of extracurricular experiences that I love and I’m dedicate …