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Hey guys, I'm looking to apply to colleges next year and I'm super interested in mechanical engineering. What colleges have the best mechanical engineering programs? Thanks!
Hello! I've heard that waitlist decisions can come out at various times, but does anyone have an idea about when Harvard's waitlist decisions might be released? I'm trying to brace myself for the news …
I'm currently a junior and will be taking the SAT soon. I'm aiming for top colleges and I just wanted to know, what are the acceptable SAT score ranges for these schools? I realize it might vary from …
I'm not sure whether I should apply Early Action or Early Decision to my top-choice schools. Can someone explain the main differences between the two and what factors I should consider when making my …
Hi! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look at colleges to apply to. I'm a bit overwhelmed with my options and I was wondering if anyone could help me understand the benefits of attending a …
I've heard people talking about the Common Application for college admissions, but I don't really know much about it. Can someone explain how the Common App works, and what the benefits are of using i …
Hey guys, I applied Regular Decision to a few colleges, and I've noticed that it varies when they release decisions. Is there a general timeframe for when RD decisions come out?
Does anyone know when MIT typically sends out their Early Action decisions? I haven't been able to find a specific date. I'm anxious to find out if I got in or not!
Hey friends! So I've heard about the Common Application for college, but can someone give me a quick rundown of what it is and how it works? Thanks!
Hi, I applied to Holy Cross for regular decision and I'm wondering when they typically release their decisions. Does anyone know the usual release date? Thanks in advance!
Hey all! So I've been researching some STEM programs and came across SHTM (Science, Health, Technology, and Math) programs as well. How do these programs differ from traditional STEM programs, and wha …
Hi there! Has anyone here been put on the waiting list at Brown University before? Can you give some insight on how the process works and any tips for improving my chances of getting off the list?
Hi there! I know U Miami doesn't have early decision, but I'm curious as to when their admissions decisions generally come out for regular applicants (either EA or RD). Can anyone help me out?
Hi all! I recently got an interview invitation from Columbia University and I'm super nervous! Can anyone who's been through a Columbia interview share some insights on the types of questions they typ …
As a junior, I'm beginning to look into college visits. What's the best approach to visiting colleges? How can I make the most out of each visit, and are there any specific things I should be paying a …
I wanted to know more about the Vanderbilt admissions officers to better address my essays and understand what they're looking for. Does anyone have any info on them? Or any tips on what they're reall …
Hi, y'all! I just got an email that I landed an interview for Harvard! Super hyped but also nervous.😅 Anyone who's been through it or has any advice? What sort of questions do they ask? And how formal …
Hey guys, I'm a little confused between deferring college admission and deferring a college application. Is there a difference between the two, and what should I keep in mind if I decide to defer?
Hey there! I've seen some people mention getting 'deferred' in college admissions, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Can someone please explain what happens when an applicant gets deferred duri …
Hi! Can anyone give me some insight into the Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program? What's the purpose of this program? If I'm an applicant to Georgetown, how might this program benefit me, and do I ne …