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How Does the Admission Waiting List Work?

I've heard some people mention the admission waiting list, but I'm not entirely sure what that means. Can someone explain how the waiting list works and what it means for an applicant?

7 months ago

Christian colleges in Oregon: any recommendations?

Hey all! I want to attend a Christian college in Oregon, but I'm having a tough time finding a good list of options. Can you recommend some Christian colleges there that I should look into? Thanks in …

7 months ago

NIU in-state tuition: How can I find out the costs?

I'm a high school junior interested in applying to Northern Illinois University, and I'm an in-state applicant. Can someone please let me know the current in-state tuition for NIU? I want to factor it …

7 months ago

Looking into private schools near Pittsburgh, what about Bradford?

Hi all, I'm a junior starting to look at private school options within driving distance of Pittsburgh, PA. Does anyone have any experience with Bradford schools? I'm having trouble finding much inform …

7 months ago

Largest colleges in North Carolina?

Hey! I'm beginning to think about college options, and I'd like to know about the biggest colleges in North Carolina. I think a large campus could offer more diverse opportunities for me. Any suggesti …

7 months ago

Comparison of George Mason University and other colleges in Virginia

Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges in Virginia and George Mason University caught my eye. How does it compare to other colleges in the area, like UVA, Virginia Tech, and VCU? Are there an …

7 months ago

New format of SAT?

Hey guys! I've heard that there were some changes to the SAT format recently. Can anyone provide me a quick rundown of the new format, and any important changes I should be aware of while studying for …

7 months ago

Exploring universities in the Tampa Bay area?

Hi everyone! I'm interested in attending college in the Tampa Bay area and I'd like to learn more about the universities available. Can anyone share some suggestions of schools to consider, or any exp …

7 months ago

SAT Scoring Process

Can anyone explain how the SAT is scored? I've heard they use a specific method, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. Also, what's considered a 'good' score? Thanks in advance for the help!

7 months ago

When will admissions acceptance letters arrive?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and a little bit stressed about college admissions already. When should I expect to receive acceptance (or rejection) letters from colleges after submitting my ap …

7 months ago

Checking out private universities in Atlanta

Hey everyone! I'm exploring my options for private universities in Atlanta, but I'm not too familiar with the area. Can anyone provide some insights on the best private universities there and the majo …

7 months ago

Thoughts on colleges in Salem, Massachusetts?

Hey everyone, I've always been drawn to Salem, Massachusetts for its history, and I'm thinking of applying to colleges there. What are some schools in the area that have a good reputation?

7 months ago

Help finding colleges near Harrisburg

I'm starting my college search and want to stay close to home in Harrisburg. Can anyone suggest some colleges nearby with good reputations and strong academics?

7 months ago

Best colleges and universities in Connecticut?

Hi! I'm a high school junior exploring college options, and I'm interested in schools in Connecticut. What are some of the best colleges and universities in the state? Any help would be appreciated!

7 months ago

Is getting a B average good enough?

Hey everyone! So, I've got a B average, and I'm curious how much that might impact my college application process. Is this a decent GPA to have, or should I really be pushing for an A average to have …

7 months ago

What's up with Bethlehem, PA colleges?

I've noticed a few colleges in Bethlehem, PA during my college search. Anyone know much about the schools there, and are they worth considering? Thanks!

7 months ago

Should I apply undecided or with a major in mind?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior getting ready for the college application process and I'm a bit unsure if I should apply to colleges as an undecided student or with a specific major in mind. What are the pros …

7 months ago

How do colleges give out scholarships?

Hey guys, so I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm wondering how scholarships work. Do colleges offer scholarships based on merit, need, or both? Are there any specific steps I need to take to ma …

7 months ago

Top New York public colleges?

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of making my college list, and I'm really interested in public colleges in New York. Can anyone share their thoughts on which public colleges in New York are considered …

7 months ago

UNC vs UCLA?

Hello everyone, I'm torn between the University of North Carolina (UNC) and UCLA. Can people who've been through the same decision-making process share some factors they considered or what made them c …

7 months ago
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