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Hi everyone! I received a 1520 on my SAT and I'm considering applying to a few Ivy League schools. I'm curious if this score is good enough to be competitive for these prestigious institutions. I'd ap …
Hey guys, I'm considering getting a part-time job next school year and I'm curious if it would be a positive addition to my college application. Do college admissions officers value work experience? T …
Sup everyone! I've heard the term 'private research university' thrown around a lot, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Could someone explain what a private research university is and how it diff …
I'm planning on applying early decision to one of my top-choice schools, but I'm not sure when I should expect to hear back from them. Is there a general timeline for when early decision notifications …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm not sure what I want to major in when I go to college. Is it okay to apply as undecided, or should I choose a major before applying? How can I explore my interest …
Hey guys, I'm considering applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm worried about what might happen if I change my mind or don't get enough financial aid. What are the consequences, if any, …
Hey guys, I'm considering applying to a school through their Early Decision II process, but I'm wondering if it's still binding like the first Early Decision cycle. Can someone confirm this for me? Th …
I'm currently a junior and am completely unsure about what I want to major in. I have a wide variety of interests, but I haven't been able to narrow it down to one or two specific fields. What factors …
Hi everyone, I'm in 11th grade and I recently saw another post where someone was saying that they considered their traveling experiences as an extracurricular. Is that possible? And if so, how do you …
Hello! I'm an international student planning to apply to Ivy League schools. I'm feeling a bit stressed about my prospects since I know the competition is intense. Are there any specific tips or strat …
I've heard that Early Decision is binding, but does that mean it's legally binding? If I were to apply ED and get accepted but later realize that I can't attend due to financial or personal reasons, w …
Hello, I'm a junior in high school and about to take several AP exams. How important are AP scores to Ivy League schools when it comes to the admissions process? I'm worried that my scores might not b …
Hi everyone! I've been looking into the Questbridge program, and I'm confused about how it connects with Early Decision applications. Is it binding like the Early Decision process? Thanks for any info …
Hey everyone, this might be a silly question, but I'm a member of several clubs at my high school, including the debate team, science club, and chess club. I don't hold any leadership positions, but I …
Hello! I'm currently attending a competitive high school that's often referred to as an 'Ivy League feeder,' and I'm curious if this reputation actually holds any weight when it comes to college admis …
Our school organizes college fairs every year, but I'm unsure whether attending them is truly worth it. Can I genuinely get key information that could help me select a good college, or is it more suit …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to build my college list, but I'm not sure how to start comparing public research universities to private ones. What are the key differences between the two, and how might they …
Hey guys, I'm currently at a state university but I've always had dreams of attending an Ivy League school. Would transferring into an Ivy League be easier than gaining direct freshman admission? Any …
Hello, I'm an avid reader and spend a lot of time reading books outside of my school assignments. Would this be considered an extracurricular activity on college applications? Thanks for your help!
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT. My score is below the average for the colleges I'm interested in. Should I retake the test to try to improve my score, or should I focus o …