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So I've seen a ton of movies and shows with these wild college dorm scenes, but for those of you who've actually experienced it or visited campuses, what are dorms actually like? Are there things I sh …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to feel the pressure of prepping for med school applications. I'm curious if anyone knows what the general accepted student profile looks like for medical schools? Stats, EC …
Olin College has such a unique approach to engineering education, and I'm curious about what kind of students they admit. Does anyone know what the average GPA, test scores, or extracurriculars are fo …
Hey, everyone! I'm planning to apply to college under Early Decision, but I'm kind of concerned about the possibility of being stuck. Would there be any consequences if I got accepted through ED but d …
Hey guys, so UCLA is definitely a dream with their strong academic programs and reputation, but I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground with some backups. Can anyone recommend schools that have a sim …
I'm a little stressed out because I haven't taken the ACT yet. Is it still possible to take the ACT test during my senior year? If so, how does the timing work with college applications?
Looking for colleges with a similar social scene and academic flexibility to ASU. Big campus, lots of students, but with good support. Does anyone have any ideas?
I've got this huge research paper due for my AP Lang class, and it's supposed to mirror university-level writing. Anyone willing to share tips or resources on how to structure it or what professors lo …
Hello, I'm new to the whole college application process and I've been reading a lot about Early Decision. Can someone walk me through the process of applying for early decision? Like what steps I need …
Hey everyone! I've been looking into Emory and I really like the vibe, but I want to keep my options open. Can anyone suggest some colleges that have a similar feel or reputation to Emory, especially …
I'm into the liberal arts scene and Wesleyan has caught my eye with their creative and open academic environment. Are there any lesser-known liberal arts colleges that match Wesleyan's progressive and …
I'm a high school junior, and I've recently improved a lot in my sport. Is it too late for me to be recruited by colleges? What steps do I need to take in order to get noticed?
Okay, so beyond all the brochures and tours, what's college social life actually like? Is it all parties and staying up late, or is there more to it? I'm curious because I've always been someone who l …
Looking for colleges that have the same political and international vibe as GWU. I'm super into politics and want to be in a city where there's lots of that going on. Schools with great internships op …
Hi! I'm a junior and I've been reading about liberal arts colleges, but I'm a bit confused about what subjects they teach. Can someone give me a brief overview of what I can expect to study at a liber …
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior and I've been thinking about pursuing track at the collegiate level. Is it possible to get recruited during my senior year? What steps should I take now to prepare and …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and just starting to look at colleges. I know early decision can sometimes give you an edge during the admissions process, but does anyone know if it's allowed to apply to multi …
Hey everyone! I'm going to be applying to college in the fall, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to a school through early decision and then apply to other schools via regular decision if …
Hello! As I've started drafting my college essays, I've been wondering about the descriptors I should use. Are there specific adjectives that admissions officers like to see that could make my applica …
Feeling a bit anxious here. I didn't do so hot during my freshman year, but I've been improving ever since. Do colleges consider how much you improve, or do they just look at your overall GPA? How can …