UMich Engineering compared to others
What are my chances of not being rejected by every single one of these schools (at least getting into one): Northwestern, Duke, Cornell, UPenn, and Princeton Univ? I already was lucky enough to get...
View ArticleIs chemistry a must for AP Biology and AP Environmental Science?
Since I am a freshman in algebra I, I was turned down for accelerated chemistry next year. Apparently geometry is a prerequisite for the accelerated class. I got permission from the academic dean to...
View ArticleOlin and Grad School
Hey guys! So I just got into Olin as an Electrical Engineering major. I love the campus, the people, the environment, their academic goals. However, I'm a bit wary about the opportunities that Olin has...
View ArticleTouring Troubles
I recently visited Bard College. Bard seemed like an amazing college, but just not for me. I didn't feel like I fit in. In other words, I didn't see me in the students on campus. It seemed a little too...
View ArticleLooking to transfer into an engineering school
Hey everyone, I am about finished with my freshman year of college at a liberal arts school. I have decided I want to study engineering, and since my school does not have an engineering program I am...
View ArticleChance for UChicago, Stanford, Duke, + Ivies
SAT: 2280 ACT: 34 SAT II: US History (740), Chemistry (740) GPA: 3.93 UW, 4.65 W Rank: 9/500 IB: Full Diploma AP's: World History 4, Euro 5, Psych 5, APUSH 5, Statistics 5, Lang 4, Chemistry 5, Lit 5,...
View Articlein Program
I was accepted into the "in" program. Seems strange. Not good enough to be accepted onto the main campus. They expect me to study abroad for my first semester? I am nervous enough about being away from...
View ArticleWhy was my financial aid package so ungenerous?
My EFC as calculated by FAFSA is $19,681. When my family used the Georgetown Net Price Estimate Calculator, the estimate came out to be around $9,000. My family also has special financial...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan - Deferral Thread
This is a thread regarding all of those (including myself), who have been deferred from the University of Michigan. A couple of thoughts: I'm actually fairly happy, I didn't get rejected, and due to...
View ArticleNo Decision yet?
Has anybody not received a decision yet? UCR starts accepting high school students in mid January. It is now mid march and I have still not been notified. Does that mean that I will be denied? Is...
View ArticleSummer@Brown 2014 (communicating, facebook group-creating, etc...)
Hello, people of College Confidential (specifically those attending Brown's summer program)! I've never posted on CC before, although I'm acquainted with the site. But I decided it was worth joining if...
View Article2014 SDSU Transfer Decisions - POST HERE!
Hey guys! Its that time of the year - Decision Time! Post here your SDSU Transfer Decision. Include: Major - Decision - Location - GPA - Good Luck Everyone!!! Go Aztecs!
View ArticlePitt vs. U of Portland?
I'm currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh, considering transferring to the University of Portland. How do they compare academically? What about in other areas? I'm a...
View ArticleWhen to send Transcripts to UCs?
So i realized that i need to send transcripts to my ucs by july 1st but i don't know if i should send them rigth now to the college i got accepted atm. Do i have to wait it out until i get my 2nd...
View ArticleBring back dining please
Back in the day, all boarding schools held what are now curiously termed "sit down meals". Students ate together formally, usually under the eye of faculty, often at the table with them. These were...
View ArticleChance Me! ASAP Chance back guaranteed!
I've already applied to seven colleges and currently waiting for the first decision to come out on friday 21st and then so on until april 1st! So please chance me, for I'm getting a little too nervous...
View ArticleFuture Doctor Incomes, the threat of socialized medical care
Hi there, I have been a devoted pre med for a very long time, but I am getting a little worried about the news articles about Obamacare and the slow transition America will probably have to a fully...
View ArticleOfficial BU Class of 2018 Regular Decision Thread
Hi everyone I realized there wasn't a thread for the RD class of 2018, so here it is! Feel free to interact and join this lovely thread. Has anyone submitted their apps yet? If so, what are your stats...
View ArticleA note on the costs associated with Drexel
Hey everybody, I'm a current Drexel undergrad and I just wanted to share my thoughts about the costs associated with a Drexel education with you. I'm not even twenty years old yet yet, so I know there...
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