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Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to put together my med school application to-do list, and I'm aiming pretty high. Does anyone have any insights or resources where I could find info on what a strong …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to narrow down my college list, and Fordham has caught my eye. Could someone give me an idea of what the accepted student profile typically includes? I' …

Hey, could use some help here! I am totally aiming for an Ivy League school, specifically Brown, and I’m trying to gauge what GPA I should have to stand a chance. I've heard these schools are selectiv …

Has anyone heard if UCLA has become more strict with their GPA requirements lately? I'm trying to figure out my chances and plan out my junior and senior year courses. Need advice on whether I should …

Okay, I'm shooting for UVA and I'm just curious about what my profile should look like. Is there a particular emphasis on test scores or extracurriculars? Any feedback from current students or recent …

Hey everyone! So I'm starting to think about my college application essays, and I'm a bit lost about what exactly they're looking for. Like, how personal should my essay be? Are there topics that are …

So here's the deal, Rice University is kind of my dream school, but I'm slightly worried about my GPA. Does anyone know if Rice has a strict GPA requirement for their applicants, or do they look at th …

What's up everyone, I'm currently a high school junior and kind of freaking out about my college list. I do know Swarthmore’s one of my top choices, though – does anyone know what academic stats, extr …

Hey guys! I'm trying to plan out my junior year and I'm wondering about extracurriculars. I’ve heard that colleges like to see you're involved, but what kind of activities do they value most? Is it le …

Guys, I need the scoop on Yale's GPA 'requirements'. I get that holistic admissions mean GPA isn't everything, but surely they have some sort of benchmark, right? If anyone’s been admitted or knows so …

I'm considering Penn State and I'd love to know more about the kind of students they usually accept. I'm talking GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, etc. I tried to find a breakdown but haven't had mu …

So I've seen a ton of movies and shows with these wild college dorm scenes, but for those of you who've actually experienced it or visited campuses, what are dorms actually like? Are there things I sh …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to feel the pressure of prepping for med school applications. I'm curious if anyone knows what the general accepted student profile looks like for medical schools? Stats, EC …

Olin College has such a unique approach to engineering education, and I'm curious about what kind of students they admit. Does anyone know what the average GPA, test scores, or extracurriculars are fo …

Hey, everyone! I'm planning to apply to college under Early Decision, but I'm kind of concerned about the possibility of being stuck. Would there be any consequences if I got accepted through ED but d …

Hey guys, so UCLA is definitely a dream with their strong academic programs and reputation, but I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground with some backups. Can anyone recommend schools that have a sim …

I'm a little stressed out because I haven't taken the ACT yet. Is it still possible to take the ACT test during my senior year? If so, how does the timing work with college applications?

Looking for colleges with a similar social scene and academic flexibility to ASU. Big campus, lots of students, but with good support. Does anyone have any ideas?

I've got this huge research paper due for my AP Lang class, and it's supposed to mirror university-level writing. Anyone willing to share tips or resources on how to structure it or what professors lo …

Hello, I'm new to the whole college application process and I've been reading a lot about Early Decision. Can someone walk me through the process of applying for early decision? Like what steps I need …