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Hey everyone! I'm going to be applying to college in the fall, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to a school through early decision and then apply to other schools via regular decision if …
Hello! As I've started drafting my college essays, I've been wondering about the descriptors I should use. Are there specific adjectives that admissions officers like to see that could make my applica …
Feeling a bit anxious here. I didn't do so hot during my freshman year, but I've been improving ever since. Do colleges consider how much you improve, or do they just look at your overall GPA? How can …
I'm drawn to the strong community and school spirit at Notre Dame. What are some other colleges that offer that tight-knit feeling and a similar sense of tradition and academics?
I’m really into the close-knit and community-focused atmosphere of Colgate University. Are there other liberal arts colleges that offer a similar setting and rigorous academics?
Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now, and I'm slightly confused about something. When we talk about college graduation years, like for freshmen currently, what year are we assuming they graduate? Is t …
Hi everyone! I'm curious about how senior year grades impact our overall GPA. Do colleges give equal weight to senior year grades, or do they focus more on grades from the first three years of high sc …
So, my cumulative GPA up to junior year isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. I really want to improve it during my senior year to give myself a better chance at getting into a good college. What str …
As I create my college list, I’m trying to find schools that have a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, and that provide an empowering environment like Barnard. Suggestions?
Hello! As someone passionate about American history, specifically the Civil War era, I am drawn to Gettysburg College for obvious reasons. I’m just wondering, are there other colleges out there known …
With some of my college options offering online courses or degrees, I'm trying to understand how online college experiences stack up against traditional on-campus life. Could anyone who's been through …
Rice University is high on my list because of its strong sense of collaboration, academic intensity, and unique residential college system. In case I need to round out my list, do you guys know any ot …
Can someone help me understand what admissions officers are actually looking for in a college essay? I'm kinda stressing because I want to write something that stands out but still sounds like 'me'. I …
Has anyone here taken PLTW courses, and can you tell me if colleges think they're of any real value? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth squeezing these STEM-focused classes into my schedule.
Hey everyone, just really need to know, how important is community service for college admissions? Like, do colleges actually care about the number of hours, the impact, or the type of service I do? I …
High school junior here! Kenyon is known for its writing program and I'm all about that life. Anyone know similarly vibed colleges that are strong in English/Literary studies? Need to expand my colleg …
I didn't take the SAT in my junior year... I know, I messed up. Is it too late for me to take it in my senior year? Any advice on making up for lost time and how colleges might view this? Feeling pret …
I’m starting to seriously look into potential colleges, and Fairfield University caught my eye because of its strong community feel and program offerings. Can anyone suggest colleges that have a simil …
Hello, I'm a junior narrowing down my college list, and I'm curious about liberal arts colleges. Do they offer Bachelor of Science degrees like larger universities do, or do they only provide Bachelor …
Oberlin seems to have a reputation for being very progressive and having an open-minded student body. Are there other colleges that are known for a similar culture? Looking to apply to schools where i …