How hard is it to transfer into Texas A&M Commerce?
My current school is way too big for me and I'm seeking to go somewhere else. What are the requirements to transfer into A&M Commerce?
View ArticleColleges Similar to Duke? (But maybe slightly easier?)
My top choice college is Duke University, but I have realized that it might be a slight reach school for me. I am a junior just beginning to look at colleges, and I was wondering what are some similar...
View ArticlePitt Application Essay
I am applying to Pitt this year to be admitted as a freshman in 2015. I am confused about the optional essay portion of the application. Most people have been telling me that it is just a personal...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2015
Ok, The thread has been started. I have a class 15 D, very smart, loves languages. Speaks two besides English, the big question now is weather to take Mandarin or French in HS (she is thinking about 2...
View ArticleI dislike college and my experience thus far: advice?
I've been going to a small Catholic University on the west coast for about two years. I'm a computer engineering major and I'm doing very poorly. I'm having trouble maintaining a GPA over 2.0. I don't...
View ArticleThe Generic Junior Year Advice Post
I have successfully completed my first week of Junior Year...and it was hell! Lol I went to sleep every night at about 2AM! This is where the generic "help me I'm a junior and I need advice" part comes...
View ArticleDo you hang out with your neighbors?
I just sold my house but haven't decided where I'm going to move. At lunch today, a friend mentioned that she probably wouldn't have chosen her neighborhood if she had known how stand-offish and...
View ArticleDo I have a chance at UCSD?
Hello! I would like to hear some people's opinions as to whether I have a chance at getting into UCSD, which is my dream school. I began my high school years at a charter school, which is really easy...
View ArticleTwo Options
This is a long post, so thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to respond, i would like to add a poll but i am not sure if this format allows it. I am at a crossroads. I want to be a...
View ArticleFresh Meat Advice
I am taking 6 extracurriculars and 4 APs this year(I'm fresh meat). APs: Calc AB AP US Government AP US History AP Physics 1 ECs: Leadership Club Cross Country Piano Soccer National History Day Battle...
View ArticleNYU: Experience with Results from a nationally accredited exam
Hi there! I was just wondering whether someone was familiar with submitting in results from a nationally accredited exam for your NYU application. I am planning to apply to NYU (Stern), and of course...
View ArticleHow to start on research?
Hey guys, So I've had a few friends who are starting research projects that they have put into the science fair, for physics, math, etc. I want to be a researcher when I grow up, and I feel that I...
View ArticleDo you have to take at least 2 APs to get into a uc?
It is true that you have to take at least 2 AP's to get into a uc? I heard it somewhere but I was wondering if it was true or not. Thank you!
View ArticleGeneral questions for Wellesleyans
Wellesley has been on my radar of "ideal schools" for a while, but it's only been recently that I've started to really fall for Wellesley - the more I learn about the school the more I love about it!...
View ArticleChances for Tulane University
I have a 3.5 GPA and a 1990 SAT (Math: 660) (Reading: 650) (Writing: 680). I have great extracurricular activities and a rigorous course load. Thoughts?
View ArticleSYTYCD Summer 2014 Thread
Ok, who's watching??? We are/will watch but are barely started with the auditions. I kind of forgot that we had to go through the audition part! I was ready to dive right into the show with chosen...
View ArticleDiet/Exercise/Health/Wellness Support Thread
Over at the Parents of the Class of 2013 thread many of us were lamenting our struggles with weight, exercise and health. Since we seem to be a great many in number and we all want and need support and...
View Articleinternship vs. career worries
Hey everyone. A little background: I am in my senior year of mechanical engineering at my university. I have a solid 4.0 gpa and am also taking dual counting grad courses at my school that will count...
View ArticleCan you exaggerate?
Hi Obviously I know and believe that lying on your application is wrong, but is exaggeration acceptable? For example, if you helped out at a football team's practice several times would it be...
View ArticleWhat university for a bio major?
Hi guys! Basically, I'm an international undergraduate applicant who's crazy about biology and specifically immunology, biomedical science, bioengineering (specifically in disease research). SAT score...
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