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Hello there! I'm considering applying to Stanford and I'm curious about the pros and cons of applying for Restrictive Early Action vs. Regular Decision. Can someone explain the differences and help me …

Hi! I applied to Brandeis and I'm getting pretty stressed about the admissions decisions. Can anyone tell me when they typically release their decisions?

Hi y'all, I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and I'm really interested in finding a good pre-med program. With so many rankings out there, how should I go about narrowing down and choosing which p …

How's it going, folks? I'm struggling with my college applications, and I'm considering getting some professional assistance. What services or resources have you found helpful?

Hi, I'm a junior and starting to think about my college applications. I was wondering, how much do letters of recommendation really help in the admissions process? How important is it to pick the righ …

I've been hearing that some colleges are dropping their ACT/SAT requirements for upcoming application cycles. Does anyone know of a list or resource where I can find colleges that have decided to do t …

Hi everyone! So I'm getting ready to gather my teacher recs, but I'm a bit confused about how many I actually need. Can anyone help me out? Also, is there any advantage to having more than the require …

Hey everyone, I've seen both terms used and I'm curious about the difference between the two, if any. Does it matter which one I use when referring to the people who review college applications?

I'm interested in potentially studying engineering, and I've come across some schools offering 3+2 engineering programs. How do these programs work and what are the benefits? Thanks for any info you c …

Hi all! I wanted to ask what the benefits of applying early to colleges are (either Early Action or Early Decision)? Will it increase my chances of getting accepted? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone! I'm trying to put together a college list, and I was wondering which Liberal Arts Colleges (LACs) are considered the best for undergrad students in terms of academics and campus life. Ca …

Hey everyone, so I've recently been researching different universities and Yale caught my attention. I know it's a prestigious school with a vast range of academic programs, but what are some of the m …

Does anyone know when Ohio State releases their Early Action decisions? I'm getting a little antsy waiting for my decision and it would be nice to have some sort of timeline. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm really anxious about my Georgetown application. Can someone please tell me when Georgetown usually releases their Regular Decision admission notifications?

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to MIT and would love to hear about student experiences there. What's the campus life like, and how's the overall vibe? Any insights are appreciated!

I just submitted my application to Bates College through Regular Decision! Super excited but also kinda nervous. Can anyone tell me when they typically release their Regular Decision results?

Does anybody know the current acceptance rate for Mount Holyoke College? I've been looking into applying there, and just wanted to gauge my chances of getting in.

Hi all, I've applied to Boston University early decision, and I'm curious if anyone here knows when they usually notify applicants of their ED results? Thanks in advance!

Hi there! I applied to WashU under the Early Decision program, and I was wondering if anyone knows when they typically release their ED decisions. I'm getting anxious and just want to be prepared. Tha …

Hey, quick question—when do the Early Decision acceptance decisions usually come out? Is there a specific date that most schools release their decisions, or does it change from year to year and school …