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Hey everyone! I'm looking into Hanover College and I'd like to learn more about their acceptance rate. Is it a highly selective school or is the admissions process more approachable?

Aspiring actress here! I want to pursue a theater major in college and I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for the best colleges or programs for theater? I'd love to hear your experiences or i …

Hey guys, can anyone give me a rough idea of what kind of applicants get accepted to Illinois Institute of Technology? What kind of stats (GPA, test scores) and ECs do they look for?

Hi everyone! I'm applying to Illinois Institute of Technology and I was wondering what kind of SAT scores are considered to be competitive for their admissions process? Any insight is appreciated!

Hey guys, something came up and I won't be able to take the SAT on my scheduled test date. Is it possible to get a refund for my SAT registration fee? I'd appreciate any help!

Hi everyone, I know getting into Harvard is super competitive, and I'm wondering what kind of GPA I need to have a decent shot at being admitted. If you got in or know someone who did, what was their …

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows Harvard's current policy when it comes to the SAT. Are they still test-optional or test-flexible, or are they requiring scores again?

Hey guys, so I recently took the SAT and got a 1500. I'm trying to gauge how good this score is for college applications - any thoughts?

Hey everyone! I'm working on my college essays and want to use some language devices for better effect. Can you give me examples or ideas of devices I could use to enhance my writing style? Just looki …

Hey everyone! I've been seeing a lot of posts about the 'main types of engineering,' but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Can anyone list a few popular engineering majors and give a brief descript …

I'm interested in applying to Brown, but I'm a little stressed about how hard it is to get in. Does anyone have any insight on what kind of students Brown generally accepts and what I can do to improv …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior aiming for Ivy League unis! I was just curious about what an actual Ivy League acceptance letter looks like. Can anyone share their experiences or what they've seen?

I took the ACT a couple of weeks ago and I'm getting a little anxious about my scores. Does anyone know the average time it takes for ACT scores to be released? Is there a way to receive them sooner o …

Hey guys, I'm preparing for the AP Biology exam and wanted to ask for some advice. What are some effective study methods and resources that you've found helpful? Thanks in advance!

Hello, I'm a junior and currently exploring colleges. Can anyone tell me the GPA requirements for getting into Furman University? I'd like to know the average GPA so that I can better understand my ch …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Florida Gulf Coast University, but I'm not sure what the ACT requirements are. If anyone has information on their minimum or average ACT scores for admitted …

Hi there! I'm a student-athlete looking to play sports in college, and I'm curious about how the NCAA determines which divisions colleges are placed in. Does it come down to factors like school size, …

I'm a bit confused about what qualifies as an extracurricular activity for college applications. Can anyone give me some examples of extracurricular activities that I can include on my application?

Hey everyone! For the upcoming admissions cycle, does anyone know if Elon is still going test-optional due to the pandemic? I'm not sure if my test scores would help or hurt my application. Thanks!

I am planning on applying to Georgia Tech and I wanted to know what the minimum SAT score is for admissions. Also, do they have different requirements for each specific major, like engineering or comp …