College Admissions
Admissions Hindsight and Lessons Learned Non-Traditional Students Early Decision / Early Action Here you will find threads to discuss applications and decisions for the hundreds of Early Decision and Early Action programs at colleges throughout the U.S. You will find a thread for each school that has an ED/EA process. Use the thread to connect with other applicants, discuss strategy, and (eventually) share decisions! Each thread is tagged with early-decision, early-action, official, and the name of the school. Gap Year Study Abroad Common and Coalition Application
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Loving Your Safety School
It’s that time of year again, where students and parents flock to College Confidential boards wondering why with great grades, incredible test scores and very good LORs - they were deferred or denied at many/most/all of … |
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32 | 956 | January 30, 2023 |
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Official Regular Decision Admissions Thread for Class of 2027
As we shift gears towards the Regular Admissions deadlines, we have compiled a list of all active school specific threads. Mark your calendar for these dates and join the conversation to connect with fellow applicants! T… |
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23 | 11154 | January 26, 2023 |
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"Race" in College Applications FAQ & Discussion 13
Moderator Note: This thread was created 6/7/22. This is a continuation of previous FAQ and discussion threads about topics relating to race, ethnicity, and affirmative action in college admissions. “Race” in College Ap… |
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304 | 8977 | January 21, 2023 |
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Alumni Interviewer Here: At Minimum, Please Read The Website
Hi - I am was a first-gen student and am now serving on alumni interviews for ED and RD students applying to my alma mater, since I believe it’s important to really give back to the community and school that have opened… |
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103 | 21268 | January 30, 2023 |
| Chandigarh University Admission open - Searchurcollege |
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0 | 3 | January 30, 2023 |
| Do I have a chance of getting into Boston University? |
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1 | 20 | January 30, 2023 |
| Is EA Backfiring for High Stats Kids? |
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535 | 19984 | January 30, 2023 |
| Potentially underestimated hours for a varsity sport and unclear music competition name? |
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0 | 53 | January 30, 2023 |
| Weighted GPA conversion |
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8 | 183 | January 30, 2023 |
| Competitive Gymnastics vs other extra curriculars |
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17 | 283 | January 30, 2023 |
| Questions from an A-level student |
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15 | 365 | January 30, 2023 |
| Schools in the 24-29% acceptance rate range (Wake, Skidmore, Lafayette, Colgate, Villanova) |
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46 | 1384 | January 30, 2023 |
| Trinity College and Columbia University DUAL BA 2023 |
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2 | 252 | January 30, 2023 |
| Yale Eli Whitney 2023, Brown Rue, Tufts REAL (nontraditional students transfe) |
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3 | 404 | January 29, 2023 |
| HS Course Selection language 4years required v. reco |
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30 | 206 | January 29, 2023 |
| Calling all 2022s - Last Minute, Happy Surprise Stories? |
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26 | 695 | January 29, 2023 |
| Sciences Po & Columbia Class of 2027 |
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12 | 301 | January 29, 2023 |
| Big envelope from Bard College - could this be news, or just a poorly thought out mailing? |
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3 | 275 | January 28, 2023 |
| Official Early Action / Early Decision Thread for Fall 2023 |
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188 | 56694 | January 28, 2023 |
| Advice needed about recommendation letter |
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4 | 184 | January 28, 2023 |
| Another non-profit!? Think twice |
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10 | 354 | January 28, 2023 |
| College admission enquiring for my son |
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7 | 356 | January 28, 2023 |
| Oxbridge Offer Holders 2023 |
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1 | 94 | January 28, 2023 |
| Chances/Advice –– USA Student for HSPS Cambridge |
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27 | 716 | January 28, 2023 |
| International Science Olympiads |
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16 | 205 | January 28, 2023 |
| Junior Year Course Selection |
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14 | 225 | January 28, 2023 |
| UIC GPPA Class of 2027 |
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52 | 3029 | January 27, 2023 |
| UIUC EA are out! |
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2 | 258 | January 27, 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Early Action for Fall 2023 Admission |
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1 | 83 | January 27, 2023 |
| Midyear Report Question with 0-100 Grading Scale |
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8 | 151 | January 27, 2023 |