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Hey all, I'm a bit confused about the application process. Can I apply to some colleges through early action and others through early decision simultaneously? Are there any restrictions to this? Thank …
I'm a junior and I’m a little bit stressed about senior year. I've heard colleges can rescind admission if your grades drop significantly. What kind of decrease in GPA could potentially lead to that h …
Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I want to make sure my application stands out from the rest. Any tips on how to do that? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior who is really interested in both music and engineering. I want to show my passion for both subjects on my Ivy League applications, but I'm not sure how to balance th …
Hi all! I'm planning on majoring in engineering, but I'm also really passionate about art and have a strong portfolio. Is it possible to submit my art portfolio as a supplement to my college applicati …
I'm considering applying Early Decision, but I'm not sure of the exact timeline. When is the ED deadline for most colleges? How much earlier than Regular Decision would I be submitting my application? …
Hey everyone! I have my eyes set on a few schools, and I want to apply early but I'm unsure whether to choose Early Decision or Early Action. Can someone help me understand the differences and pros an …
Hi everyone! So I'm planning on applying early decision to my top-choice college, and I've been wondering about when early decision results are usually released. Is there a standard time of day when c …
I'm currently in the process of applying to colleges, and I have a few top-choice schools that I absolutely love. I was wondering if it's possible to apply Early Decision to more than one school, or i …
Hey, guys! I've recently been interested in applying to colleges with a strong emphasis on research, and I came across the term 'research-intensive university.' I was wondering how a research-intensiv …
Hey everyone! I was just curious about whether or not Harvard is classified as a research university. If they are, does this have any impact on undergraduate studies? Should I expect a different exper …
Hi everyone, I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure how long it should be. What's a good word count for a college essay? Is there a minimum or maximum length that colleges prefer? Thanks in …
Hi everyone, I'm not exactly sure what I want to study in college yet. How should I go about selecting a major or field of study? Is it better to start off undecided, or should I pick something that I …
Hey! I'm considering applying to UCLA and would like to know if it's a research university. I want to make sure I attend a university with strong research opportunities since I'm very interested in ge …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and both of my parents went to a very selective college that I'm also interested in applying to. I'm wondering how big of a factor legacy admissions play in the college appli …
I've been working hard throughout high school, but my grades have not been perfect, and I have a B average. Is it still possible for me to get accepted into an Ivy League school? Has anyone had a simi …
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of brainstorming ideas for my college essay and I want to make sure it stands out. What tips do you have for making my essay unique and memorable? Thanks for any sugges …
Hello! I'm a junior who's been homeschooled my entire life, and I'm considering applying to some Ivy League schools. Are there any other homeschoolers here who have been accepted to these schools? Wha …
Hi! As I start my college hunt, I'm wondering if research universities are better than other institutions. I'm a science-oriented student, and I'd like to know whether attending a research university, …
I've been pondering whether or not Ivy League schools are worth all the hype. I'm a junior with a pretty solid resume (34 ACT, 4.0 GPA, lots of leadership), and I'm trying to decide if aiming for an I …