Tips for international undergrad student.
Hello everybody! I am a freshman at an university in Poland. I have a dream to get accepted into prestigious grad school in US. I tried to get in for undegrad but all of 15 universities I applied for...
View ArticleGeorgetown Class of 2018 (HS Class of 2014)
Okay, guys. The application goes up in a mere two months. I figured that the sooner we get this started the better. We can use this forum for applying, decisions, admissions, advice, or anything else!...
View ArticleGW, Michigan, Vassar, or U of Washington
I've been accepted to these four an now I can't really decide. I'm looking to major in bio (or something related) and I'm looking to be pre-med. I'd like to minor in poli sci too. I can afford any of...
View ArticleBanneker Key Notification (Full or Partial)
Hi everyone! I know we are all anxious for the decision (If full or partial), so I am wondering how are we going to be notified? I know they are going to notify us by April 1st, but are they going to...
View ArticleChances of getting into Cornell?
I want to be a veterinarian. I'm very passionate about the sciences. My GPA is about a 3.85 I'm a junior at an IB school. My ACT score is a 32 I'm taking the SAT soon, and I could get above a 2k but...
View ArticleDrexel vs Towson
College admissions counselors told us that DD had virtually no chance to get into a direct entry nursing program. She is a B student that never really worked too hard. Accepted and committed to Towson...
View ArticleLiving in the dorms
Ok so I lived in the dorms as a freshman, got an apartment as a sophomore, and now I am thinking of going back to the dorms. I liked the dorms because it was easy to meet people and socialize. Now that...
View ArticleCornell University HEOP Class of 2018
Hey, I'm sure you guys have seen the Rd thread or ED thread but there isn't an HEOP thread. So I've decided to make one because I'm sure everyone who applied through this program has a lot of...
View ArticleEntrepreneur in Wesleyan - courseload
Hello guys, I have several interests, and would like to pursue some of them in university. I've been accepted to Wesleyan and, therefore, would like to know which courses should I choose. I have no...
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 ArticleBinghamton University Class of 2018 deferred student
Ok... Here we go again... More waiting! So now what?
View ArticleMath/IR Double Major?
How doable is a double major like the one I'm interested in at Wellesley? Do any current students have experience with double majoring in a science/math and another pretty full/difficult major? (I'm...
View ArticleA parent's cautionary tale – SWF- Northeast need not apply?
I would like to start out by saying this is not a rant just one parent's observation as I've participated in this process over the past 3+ years; I would like to thank the many members who have...
View ArticleNCSSM Class of 2016- Future Applicants
I was wondering how many people are thinking of applying to NCSSM next year. I believe it is never to early to start thinking about the application process, and becoming acquainted with other possible...
View ArticleWondering if my risky essay was the reason I didn't get in to some (Ivy)...
Like the title says. Anyone be willing to read it?
View ArticleHow to get more financial aid?
So i received a very generous package from BU. My EFC is 20k and I received approximately 42k in financial aid (33k grant + loans and work study) While they have met my EFC, the issue is that the EFC...
View ArticleHigh School Class of 2014
So, I have seen a thread for the class of '15, the members of which aren't even in high school yet. I figured that we needed a thread of our own. If there already is one (I haven't found one) direct me...
View ArticleBizarre Registration Process
Fair warning, the registration process can be utterly devastating. Read the case studies on the Cal Poly Parents Facebook page. I'll give you the details on one that I am VERY familiar with. Each Fall...
View ArticleCollege of Holy Cross, MA vs Providence College
D got accepted at both schools and plans on majoring in Biology or Psychology (Pre-Med). She loves both schools. The schools will cost about the same. She did accepted in Liberal Arts Honors Program at...
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