What is UC San Diego for me - match or reach? Read and chance me please!
Hi all. I recently decided I'd love to go to California for college but I don't know if I could get into any of the universities except maybe UC San Diego. Chance me maybe? Female from Illinois at...
View ArticleLow GPA, good internships, research experience - California Grad. Schools??
Hi, I am currently a Chemistry major at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), but my real interest is in Materials Science & Engineering and we do not have that undergrad. major offered...
View ArticleI want your advice on where to start on my college search
Hey guys! I'm a senior in california now and I'm sad to say that I haven't been looking too closely at colleges yet. I've heard of the ivy leagues and UCS of course, but I want a broader view and scope...
View ArticleThe Official UCB Fall of 2014 Decisions Thread
Decisions are just around the corner and I still don't know why we don't have an Official decisions thread for UCB!? That's why I decided to make this forum I want to wish you all the best! Choose one...
View ArticleJobs from political science major
I was wondering what kind of jobs you can get with a political science major, disregarding jobs like congressman, senator, etc. Is there anything else you can do?
View ArticleAccounting School
Greetings! I was choosing CSUN or USC for Accounting School. I like CSUN because it's government, but I also like USC because of the strong family that I could be with during college. Although I...
View ArticleChances of getting into IMSA?
Hi could someone pls tell me my chances of getting into IMSA. It's my dream. By IMSA I mean the Illinois math and science academy. My practice SAT scores range from 500-550 per subject (I know, pretty...
View ArticleHunter College - MA in Applied Mathematics
Hey all, So I'm starting my senior year as an undergrad at the University of Vermont. I'm a BA in Piano Performance with a minor in mathematics. I attended the New School for Jazz for 2 semesters and...
View ArticleElaine Stritch: Shoot Me
We saw a new documentary about the legendary Elaine Stritch last night. If you love MT, or love someone who hopes to do it professionally, in my opinion it is very worth seeing. I found it fascinating...
View ArticleIs applying to 15 schools too much?
I am an international student who can probably cover about 25-30k a year. Obviously, international students who need financial aid have an extremely difficult time getting in to college, so although 15...
View ArticleMy parents told me they will not pay the EFC, What do I do?
I want to go to college immediately after high school, but my parents have told me they will not pay the EFC, whatever it is. Community college is not an option, I will not do it. How am I supposed to...
View ArticleTo dual/AP/IB: How much time (years, semesters, etc.) have you saved using...
I was just wondering how much time you guys saved using extra credit from high school (or possibly other sources). You can factor in money saved, whatever you did with that extra time, and etc. here. I...
View ArticleEchols Scholar
I know that UVa provides an opportunity for first year students to apply to become an Echols Scholar and I wanted to know if anyone could give me any information on what the process is like, how...
View Article4 Factors to Consider when Choosing an ACT or SAT Test Date
"A test date in the fall can allow students to capitalize on summer study time, but may not be a good option for those with busy work or family schedules." There is more to standardized testing than...
View ArticleNeed me some good physics safeties
UWGPA: 3.5 School does not do weighted GPA, although nearly all of my classes are advanced forms or forms that are normally taken by children higher up than I. ACT: 32 (though I'll probably retake,...
View ArticleSAT Math Problems Thread
I thought I would start a thread of math problems that students have asked me about while preparing for their SAT. After I post each question I'll give some time for you to post your attempted...
View ArticleBREAKING 700 IN CR?
Hello Everyone, Right now, I'm at around a 650 in CR, +- like 30 points.....I need help breaking 700, especially getting in the high 700s, because that's the only thing really holding me back from...
View ArticleChance Me (Rising Junior, Vanderbilt (ED), Duke, Clemson, South Carolina)
Pre-High School: -Invited to, and attended, a gifted and talented school from 3rd-8th grade. - Took ACT in 7th Grade, did well (scores I cannot recall, did better than ~70% of high schoolers, IIRC) -...
View ArticleLAC matches/low matches?
THIS IS PROBABLY WAY TOO MUCH INFO, I APOLOGISE. >>> Hi everyone, I am a graduated senior and will be applying to college this year during my gap year. So far I have a good mix of high...
View ArticleCMU, WPI, UPENN, Stanford, UC Berkeley chances
Hi everyone, I am Black/African from Alabama I was wondering if I would be a good candid. Freshmen year Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP English Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP History Career Prepardness(required) Life...
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