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Hello everyone, I was wondering what happens if a school doesn't accept or reject my Early Decision application. Can they defer me to the regular decision pool, or is this not allowed? Any help would …

Hello! I'm a QuestBridge finalist and I'm a little confused about how early decision works through this program. Can someone please explain the process to me and if it's binding like a regular early d …

Hello! I've been looking into different universities and I've noticed many of them emphasize their research programs. Why is research such a big deal at universities? How does that benefit students, a …

Hello! I was wondering what happens if I get deferred from my early decision school. Can I still apply to other schools through regular decision or am I still committed to that school if I later get a …

Hi everyone, my family and I will need a significant amount of financial aid in order for me to attend college. Will this affect my chances of getting accepted into schools? Is there anything I can do …

Hi everyone! As I begin my college application journey, I want to know if it's possible to apply Early Decision to one school and Early Action to another. Is this allowed, or are there any restriction …

Hey all, I'm curious to know, why do universities place such a strong emphasis on research? How does it benefit the students and the institution itself? I'd like to know whether I should prioritize ap …

Just curious if taking online college courses during high school would help my chances of getting into my top choice colleges. Are they seen as a valuable addition to my application, or is it better t …

Hello, I'm planning to apply Early Action to a few colleges. Does anyone have an idea of when the Early Action decisions are generally released? Just trying to prepare myself ahead of time. Thank you!

Hello, I have a very specific career interest in marine biology and I plan on applying to colleges with strong programs for this field. I'm worried that my unique interest might affect my chances of g …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior with a 3.4 GPA, but a 1520 SAT score. I'm worried about how my lower GPA might affect my chances at some of the more selective colleges I'm looking at. Are there any recomme …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of recommendation letters. I wanted to ask how crucial these letters really are for college applications? Also, a …

Hello! I'm having trouble deciding which school to apply Early Decision to, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to two schools under Early Decision I. Does anyone know if this is allowed or …

Hello, I'm a junior who plans to major in music when I apply to college next year. I've been researching options for music education and came across music conservatories and university schools of musi …

My mom went to one of the colleges I'm considering applying to, and I was wondering if being a legacy would help in any way during the admissions process. Do colleges view legacy applicants more favor …

I'm a little confused about early action and regular decision. What are the main differences and benefits of applying through each of these routes? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have an upcoming interview for one of my top-choice schools, and I'm feeling a little nervous about it. Do college interviews have a significant impact on my admissions chances? Any advice would …

Hey everyone! I was just wondering how colleges verify the extracurricular activities we put on our applications. Do they contact the organizations directly, or do they rely on our honesty? Thanks in …

Hey everyone, I applied Early Decision to an Ivy and I'm getting really anxious waiting for the results. Does anyone know when Ivy League schools typically release Early Decision decisions? Any help w …

Hi everyone, as I'm comparing different universities and trying to finalize my college list, I've been wondering if research universities are generally better than non-research ones. Is there a signif …