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Understanding ACT test scores

Hey everyone! I just got my ACT scores back, and I need some help interpreting them. Can someone explain what each section score means and how the composite score is calculated? Are there any resource …

6 months ago

How much do Princeton admissions officers weigh extracurriculars?

I'm looking at applying to Princeton next year and I'm curious about the weight that Princeton admissions officers place on extracurriculars. Does anyone have any insight on this? Are there certain ty …

6 months ago

What is Swarthmore's Regular Decision deadline?

Hi, I'm applying to Swarthmore and want to double check their regular decision deadline. Can someone let me know when it is? Thanks in advance!

6 months ago

Johns Hopkins RD Decision Date: When will we find out?

Hey there! I applied to Johns Hopkins under their regular decision option and I'm simply wondering when we can expect to hear back about our decisions. Any info would be super helpful. Thanks in advan …

6 months ago

Does UC Berkeley offer Early Action?

Hey fellow students! I was wondering if UC Berkeley has an Early Action admissions plan. I'm really interested in applying early but can't seem to find any concrete info. Can anyone help me out? Thank …

6 months ago

What are the application requirements for Cal Poly SLO?

Hey, I'm really interested in applying to Cal Poly SLO and I want to make sure I have everything I need for the application. Could someone please provide me a list of requirements for the application? …

6 months ago

Penn ED release date?

Does anyone know when Penn will be releasing their Early Decision results? I'm super excited, yet anxious, to find out my decision. Thanks for any information!

6 months ago

Regular Decision college process: What should I expect?

Hey guys, I decided to apply Regular Decision to most of my colleges, and I'm wondering what the process is like, in terms of deadlines, decisions, and financial aid. Can anyone provide some insights …

6 months ago

When do college acceptance letters come?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior starting to think about the whole college application process, and I'm curious about when we typically receive college acceptance letters. Any insight would be super helpful. T …

6 months ago

Holy Cross Acceptance Rate?

Hey guys! I'm super interested in applying to Holy Cross. Does anyone know what their acceptance rate is like? Also, any tips for making my application stand out are welcome. Thanks!

6 months ago

How to Commit to a College After Being Accepted?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about what to do once I (hopefully) receive some college acceptances. How does committing to a college work after you've been accepted? What are the steps involved …

6 months ago

How do I know if my SAT score is good enough?

Hey everyone, I just got my SAT scores, and I'm not sure if they're good enough. What should I consider as a solid score when applying to competitive schools?

6 months ago

What Happens When You Get Deferred Early Action?

I'm applying to a couple of schools Early Action, and I've heard some people get deferred. What does it mean exactly, and how does it impact my chances of getting accepted later on?

6 months ago

Brown RD decision release?

Hello everyone! Just curious, when does Brown typically release their Regular Decision results? I'm starting to get really anxious and just want to know the timeframe. Thanks!

6 months ago

Difference between top liberal arts colleges and universities?

Hey, I've been exploring my options for liberal arts education. I've found rankings for both top liberal arts schools and universities, and I'm just wondering what's the difference between the two? An …

6 months ago

Letter of Continued Interest: Should I send one?

I got waitlisted at my top-choice school, and I'm wondering if I should send a Letter of Continued Interest. Have any of you done this before? Did it help your chances? Any advice would be really appr …

6 months ago

Special Education college programs: searching for recommendations

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about special education and I'd love to pursue it in college. Can anyone recommend colleges that have strong special education programs? What should I look for in th …

6 months ago

Syracuse University acceptance rate?

Hey guys! I'm considering applying to Syracuse University and was wondering what the current acceptance rate is. I know it could change by the time I apply, but I just want to get a rough idea.

6 months ago

Grad School Interview: Tell Me About Yourself?

I have a grad school interview coming up, and I'm pretty sure they'll ask the 'Tell me about yourself' question. What's the best way to answer this, and how can I make a strong impression in the inter …

6 months ago

Are admission counseling services worth it?

I'm considering hiring admission counseling services to help me through my college application process. For those who have used them, were they worth the investment? Do they really help boost your cha …

6 months ago
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