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Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about my college applications and I was just wondering if anyone knows what the Common App essay prompts are for this year? Thanks in advance!

I'm an out-of-state high school junior and I've been considering applying to the University of Washington Seattle. I've heard rumors that it's more difficult for out-of-state students to get in. Does …

I've been looking into Case Western Reserve University's Early Decision program, but I'm having trouble finding the acceptance rate for ED applicants. Could anyone help me out with the most recent dat …

Hey folks, I'm really keen on applying to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for an engineering major. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for their engineering programs? Any tips or advice on what the …

Hey everyone! I'm currently looking into colleges and noticed that some New York schools have a liberal reputation. Which colleges in New York are known for being liberal, and what's the vibe like on …

Hi all! I'm interested in applying to Middlebury College, and I was wondering if they track demonstrated interest. Should I try to attend virtual events, reach out to admissions, or do anything else t …

Hey everyone, I'm seriously considering applying to Wake Forest through the Early Decision (ED) process. Does anyone know how competitive their ED acceptance rates are compared to Regular Decision (RD …

I've been looking into UPenn as one of my top college choices, but I can't seem to find an up-to-date acceptance rate. What is the current acceptance rate for UPenn, and how competitive is the admissi …

Hey guys, I'm considering attending a university in Florida and want to get an idea of the competitive landscape. What are the acceptance rates at some popular Florida universities? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm planning to major in Engineering, but I'm unsure which specific field to choose. Can someone give me a general idea of how difficult certain engineering majors are ranked relative to one …

Hey fellow students, I'm from California and planning to apply to UCSB. I've heard that in-state applicants have an advantage, so I was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate specifically for i …

Hi! I'm trying to get better at analyzing and understanding argumentative articles. Does anyone know of any websites or resources with good examples of argumentative articles for high school students? …

Hey all! I'm considering applying Early Decision to Pomona College but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. Can you share the pros and cons of applying ED to Pomona? How binding is it if I we …

As a junior, I'm starting to research schools with strong geology programs. What universities offer the best undergraduate opportunities for geology majors? Is it primarily larger universities or do s …

Hey everyone! So, I'm curious about what an average first SAT score might be. Just wondering what to expect when I take it for the first time. I know scores can vary, but is there a general range peop …

I'm an out-of-state student looking to apply to UNC Chapel Hill. I've heard it's pretty competitive for out-of-state applicants. Can someone share the out-of-state acceptance rate? Thanks!

I've been checking out UChicago and I'm really interested in applying. I want to know if it's better to apply Early Action or just Regular Decision. Can anyone give me some insight about the pros and …

Anyone know where I can get ahold of some comprehensive UCLA admissions data? I'd love to see a breakdown of stuff like: average GPA, test scores, demographics, and major-specific acceptance rates.

Hey, I keep hearing about the 'Ivy League' schools, but I'm not exactly sure which universities are considered part of the Ivy League. Can someone help me out with a list of those universities? Thanks …

Hi everyone! I've got my sights set on the University of Southern California and wanted to get a better grasp of the competition. What's the current acceptance rate for USC? Thank you!