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What kind of questions should I expect for a UPenn interview?

Hey all, I got an email from UPenn about scheduling an interview, and I'm kind of nervous about it. Can anyone who's already gone through the interview process let me know what kind of questions they …

10 months ago

Best schools for pre-med?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been thinking about pursuing a pre-med track in college. Can you suggest some schools with strong pre-med programs or resources? Thanks in advance!

10 months ago

UC Berkeley Early Decision?

Hi fellow applicants! I want to apply to UC Berkeley as one of my top choices. I heard that some schools offer early decision or early action. Does UC Berkeley have an early decision option? If not, h …

10 months ago

How do colleges decide which students to accept?

Hey all, I'm feeling a little stressed about the whole college application process. I'm curious - what do colleges usually look for when accepting students? Is it just grades, or do extracurriculars a …

10 months ago

When does Tulane release ED decisions?

Hey guys, I applied to Tulane through Early Decision and I'm getting kinda anxious about when the results will come out. Does anyone know when Tulane ED decisions are released?

10 months ago

Which colleges have top-ranked Mechanical Engineering programs?

I'm looking into pursuing mechanical engineering, and I'd love to know which colleges have the best programs. Can anyone provide a list of top-ranked mechanical engineering colleges and what makes the …

10 months ago

Stanford Application Interview Tips?

Hey! I just got invited to interview for my Stanford application and I'm kinda stressed. Anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare and what to expect during the interview? Appreciate the help!

10 months ago

When should we expect UPenn RD notifications?

Hey everyone, I applied to UPenn for Regular Decision. Does anyone know when UPenn usually releases their regular decision notifications? Is there a specific date or just a general time frame we shoul …

10 months ago

What's the Harvard University interview process like?

Hi there! I'm planning to apply to Harvard University, and I've heard they sometimes offer interviews. Can someone explain the interview process for Harvard? How do they determine who gets an intervie …

10 months ago

When do Georgetown EA decisions usually come out?

Hey guys, I applied to Georgetown for Early Action and I'm getting a little nervous. Does anyone know around what time Georgetown typically releases their EA decisions? Thanks!

10 months ago

Cornell University - Thoughts?

Hi there! I've been considering Cornell as one of my top choices for college, but I wanted to get some input from current/past students or people familiar with the school. What do you think about Corn …

10 months ago

Harvard University Regular Decision?

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply to Harvard University through the Regular Decision process. Can someone provide some advice on what's different from the Restrictive Early Action process and what ar …

10 months ago

Duke Early Action Decision Date

Hey fellow applicants, I'm applying to Duke EA and I was just wondering when they typically release their early action decisions. Does anyone know the date or general timeframe for that? Thanks in adv …

10 months ago

Tips for answering supplemental essay questions?

Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college applications and was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to approach supplemental essay questions? I want to make sure I'm answering them effectively a …

10 months ago

What's the best time to take the SAT?

Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the SAT test. When do you guys suggest I take it? Should I do it in the spring of junior year or wait until the fall of senior ye …

10 months ago

Understanding legacy in college admissions

Hey everyone, I've heard the term 'legacy' a lot during the college application process. Can somebody explain what it means to be a legacy student, and how does it affect college admissions? Thanks in …

10 months ago

BC Regular Decision release date

Hi everyone, I applied to Boston College through Regular Decision. Can someone please let me know when they typically release the RD results? Thanks!

10 months ago

What schools are test optional?

With everything going on, I'm worried about my standardized test scores. Are there any reputable colleges that are test optional? How might not submitting test scores affect my chances of admission?

10 months ago

How to sign up for a Harvard class?

This may sound odd, but a friend told me that I could potentially take a Harvard course online while I'm still in high school. Can anyone confirm if this is possible? And if so, how do I go about sign …

10 months ago

When does Duke release acceptance decisions?

Hey y'all! I applied to Duke University and am anxiously waiting for a decision. Does anybody know when Duke typically releases their acceptance decisions for Regular Decision? Thanks for any info!

10 months ago
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