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This might sound like a silly question, but I've been hearing the term 'selective' thrown around a lot when talking about college acceptance rates. What exactly does it mean for a college to be consid …

I want to engage in some community service activities that stand out and are different from the usual options (like volunteering at a local food bank or homeless shelter). Any unique or interesting co …

Rice is one of my top-choice schools, and I'm looking for ways to boost my chances of admission. Can anyone who's been through the process share any insights or experiences that could help me out? Tha …

Hello! I'm really interested in applying to Stanford and I heard about their Common Data Set. Can someone explain what kind of information I can find in there, like admissions rates, test scores, and …

Hey everyone, I'm interested in Senior Military Colleges in the US. Can anyone provide me with some details? Like, what's the general atmosphere, and how different is it from regular colleges?

Hi, I'm highly interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy, but I've heard it's really tough to get accepted. Can anyone with experience in the application process share some insights on the diffic …

I got my eyes on applying to Boston University. My GPA isn't the highest, so I was wondering, what's the minimum GPA they usually accept? Is there any chance for someone with a lower GPA to get in?

I'm super into aerospace engineering and I'm trying to find colleges with top-notch undergraduate programs in this field. What are some universities you'd recommend for pursuing aerospace engineering …

Hi everyone! I'm working on my college apps and I'm stuck on the community supplemental essay. Any advice on how to approach this topic? What kind of experiences should I share that demonstrate my com …

Hi, everyone! I'm considering applying to Rice University via Regular Decision, but I'm curious about their acceptance rate for RD applicants. Does anyone have any information on this, or know any sig …

Hey, guys! So I'm just a sophomore and I've already started getting letters from colleges. Is this normal? Should I be doing anything with these letters or just wait until junior year when I really st …

I'm trying to create a well-rounded college list and I'm looking to include selective universities. Can anyone provide a list of some examples of selective universities in the U.S., so I can start res …

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Texas A&M, and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Does anyone know what their current acceptance rate is and if it has changed significantly in recent y …

I keep hearing stories about students having their admission offers revoked even after they've been accepted. Under what circumstances can this happen? A little freaked out and would appreciate any in …

Hello, everyone! I'm curious if you are required to take a foreign language in college. Specifically, do liberal arts schools or STEM-focused schools have some kind of foreign language requirement? Ho …

I've seen people mention the term 'AP Scholar' but I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain what an AP Scholar is and what it takes to achieve this recognition from College Board? Do colle …

I'm interested in studying business at a smaller college with more personalized attention. Any recommendations for small business schools with outstanding programs?

Hi friends! I'm considering giving the National Merit Scholarship Test a try. Any advice on how to prepare or what to expect on test day? Are there any resources or strategies you'd recommend?

Hi all! I've recently become super interested in meteorology and I think it might be the right field for me. I'm a junior currently exploring college options. Can anyone recommend top universities tha …

Hey guys! I'm thinking about applying to Fordham through their Early Decision program, but I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive it is compared to regular decision? T …