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Hello all! I'm going to be applying for early action at some colleges this year and I'm wondering when decisions are usually released. Is there a general timeline that most schools follow for EA decis …
Hello! I'm in the process of applying to several Ivy League schools, and I'd like to know whether all applicants are offered interviews or if they're only conducted for a select few. Thanks for any in …
Hey everyone! I've been playing soccer throughout high school and I want to continue playing in college. However, I'm worried about balancing sports with academics, especially if I want to major in en …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I plan to major in architecture. I'd like some tips on how to research universities that offer strong programs in my chosen major. Beyond rankings, what sh …
Hey guys! I received a 4 on one of my AP exams, and I'm not sure if that's considered strong enough for Ivy League admissions. I got 5's on my other exams, so I just have this one 4. Should I worry ab …
Hi guys, I recently got deferred from my top-choice school after applying Early Decision. I'm really disappointed and not sure what to do next. Should I apply to other schools or wait for their final …
Hi there, I've been tutoring some of my peers and younger students in math for a while now. Is this something I could include as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thanks for any …
I'm applying for college soon, and I wanted to know if it's possible to apply to another college as a regular decision applicant after getting deferred from an early action college? I'm just trying to …
Hello! I am a junior who is interested in attending Brigham Young University in the future. One of my priorities is engaging in research as an undergraduate student. Can anyone tell me if BYU is consi …
I've heard that applying Early Decision can boost your chances of getting into certain schools, but I'm wondering how significant this advantage really is. Does it vary from school to school, or is th …
Hi everyone, I've been teaching myself Korean for the past couple of years and have made some progress. Can I count learning a language as an extracurricular activity for my college applications? Than …
Hello, I was wondering if it's possible to apply for early decision to one college and early action to another. Are there any restrictions on this? I want to increase my chances of getting into my top …
Hi! I'm planning to apply to a few community colleges, and I was wondering if they typically require essays for admission. If they do, are the requirements similar to those of four-year institutions, …
Hey folks! So I'm planning on applying early action to a few schools and was wondering when early action decisions are usually released. I want to be prepared and manage my anxiety around the decision …
Hello! I'm currently making my college list and I'm trying to figure out if attending a research university is a better choice than other types of schools (liberal arts, for example). Can you help me …
I applied Early Decision to my dream school and they recently requested my first quarter grades. Is this a good or bad sign? Do all applicants get this request or just certain ones? Really worried abo …
Hello! I've got a few schools on my list that I'd love to attend and I want to increase my chances of getting into one of them. Is there a limit to the number of schools I can apply to under Early Dec …
Hey everyone, I've been fortunate enough to receive acceptances from several Ivy League schools. I'm having trouble deciding which one to attend. What factors should I consider when choosing the best …
Hi! I'm trying to make a balanced college list and I'm considering both research universities and liberal arts colleges. What are the key differences between the two, especially in terms of undergradu …
I've been practicing yoga consistently for a couple of years and I'm wondering if this could be listed as an extracurricular activity on my college applications. Has anyone included yoga or similar ho …