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If I get accepted to my dream college but can't attend right away, what are some good reasons that I could present to them to request a deferral? Would they be understanding of my circumstances and al …
Hello fellow applicants! I completed my application to Northeastern with Regular Decision. Just wondering if there's any specific timeline for when the results are usually announced? Thanks for any in …
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are specific passing SAT scores that colleges look for when considering applications? It's hard to find a straight answer, so I'm curious about your thoughts …
Hey everyone! I'm considering applying Early Decision to Duke, but I'm a little stressed about the possibility of getting deferred. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for deferred applicants …
Hello! I'm looking to apply to STEM-focused colleges and universities for engineering. What is the average acceptance rate for STEM programs and how competitive are these programs in general? Are ther …
Can someone tell me what time Boston University typically releases their decisions? I'm on the edge of my seat waiting and I want to be sure I'm online when it happens. Thanks in advance!
I keep hearing about legacy students during the college application process. What does it mean exactly? If one of my parents graduated from a college, does that make me a legacy student?
Hey everyone! Anybody know when BU (Boston University) will release their regular decision notifications? The waiting is killing me and I just want to be prepared for when the day finally comes. Thank …
Hey peeps, I was wondering if anyone has any information about the Wellesley waitlist process. How likely is it to get off the waitlist, and how does the process typically work? Thanks!
Hi folks, I'm thinking of applying to Carnegie Mellon under their binding Early Decision program. I've been searching for this year's ED decision notification date, but I haven't had any luck. Does an …
Hey everyone! I applied Early Action to University of Michigan, and I'm just wondering when we can expect to hear back. Does anyone know the specific date or approximate timeframe?
Hi, I applied to Georgetown for early action, and I'm getting pretty anxious about the decision release date. Does anyone know when they usually release EA decisions?
Hey guys! I just got accepted into my dream college and wanted to send a thank you letter to the admissions office. Do you have any advice or samples on what I should include in the letter? Thanks!
Hey, so I'm working on my personal statement and I'm trying to make it really stand out. What are the things to include and how can I make it more engaging for the admissions officers? Any advice woul …
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 …