Students Stressing Over College Admissions
Multiple posts reflect anxiety and uncertainty surrounding the college application process. Students are grappling with university choices, navigating complicated admissions policies (like Early Decision), worrying about GPA impacts, and questioning the transparency of admissions decisions.
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“Hypothetically, if one had to pick between a full-ride to Duke and a place at Oxford (student loans + 5k grant), which would one choose? submitted by /u/mar4484 [link] [comments]”
“damn bro. I lowk would take that, like pls donate ur offer to me. he's a recruit and said he might have to take this offer but he said it's not prestigious enough bc it's "just" NYU submitted by /u/Few_Iron4521 [link] [comments]”
“Any negatives or positives? submitted by /u/Odd_Government9947 [link] [comments]”
“I ask this in a serious nature. I'm currently on the fence and I'm curious to see what the consensus is given the reason events that have transpired at Cornell submitted by /u/Pythagorean415 [link] [comments]”
title as someone applying ed submitted by /u/porcupine_1 [link] [comments]
“i live in the middle east and my parents want me to stay here for uni. i really want to go abroad but i'm not sure my parents would be willing to pay for uni applications unless they are within the middle east. how do i make money to pay myself? where i live, there basically no jobs available for teenagers. i also do not have a bank account so how do i go abt that? submitted by /u/Careless_Initial_925 [link] [comments]”
“Admission officers from Princeton, Brown, Yale and Columbia are coming to my school soon for a very small meeting for a select cohort of students and I need to make 2-4 strong questions to ask and show my interest. Any advice on what to ask for specific colleges? My intended major is Econ w/ environmental studies I wanna kinda leave an impression and maybe make them remember me (if possible) since they’ll be reading my file when I apply. (I am aware that this is not the most important part of my”
“Now that the non-profit & (till an extent) research method has been patched by the AOs. I'm curious what are students doing now to distinguish themselves in the admissions process, especially at highly-selective universities? submitted by /u/hazelnutgelato20 [link] [comments]”
“I am currently studying in IB and I am still quite far away from university applications, but all my classmates seem to already have a set path AND specific uni choices. I don't come from money and I hate debt, so I can't even imagine having student loans. At the same time, I don't have a college fund. I don't want an extensive research on each uni but I would like some recommendations in Finland or surrounding countries, and your knowledge about them; and of course, prices. Also”
“How many years of gap can affect college placements? Does a 1 year gap significantly affect campus placements? What about a 2 years gap? submitted by /u/Ok_Mind07 [link] [comments]”
“Hey so ill be applying to nyu lsc ed1 as a full pay international this year - what is the course like and would you guys know lsc ed1 acceptance rate? submitted by /u/FOURTHY_ [link] [comments]”
“Hi guys I have a situation I’d really like some advice on because I’m not sure how U.S. colleges would classify me. I graduated from high school in Morocco in 2024. After graduating, I registered at a Moroccan public university, but I never actually attended classes there. I didn’t take any courses, complete any coursework, take any university exams, earn any credits, or pursue a degree. The registration was mainly an administrative step while I was figuring out what I wanted to do next. I’m no”
“100th time you're seeing this question but literally created an account just to ask this. I'm from nyc (moved out to Indy like 10 years ago) and NYU is my dream school (idk why Columbia doesn't appeal to me). I'm planning on studying at Stern; I've recently heard NYU is stingy on financial aid and isn't that good of a school in terms of academics (saw a post saying Cornell would be better for finance). Word for word I saw someone say "they [nyu] only admit full pay a”
“Hey everyone, I’m looking for a school in Europe to study abroad. Europe has many countries and even more universities, so I’m stuck . Money will play a huge factor in this , I come from a quite financially horrible background, I found out recently I don’t have a college fund OR savings and my parents expected me to rely on scholarships. With that being said I’m just figuring out this college thing by myself and I might need to take a gap year to get the funds to pay for school. I’m also open to”
“Yo not a shitpost i got a question abt my app and i wana pm a AO to ask abt it submitted by /u/ZestycloseSeesaw4292 [link] [comments]”
Help? submitted by /u/Sad-Classroom-4938 [link] [comments]
“i'm an american citizen living abroad, and i joined a new school in junior year to do the IB diploma program. i love the IBDP and i don't have any regrets or even struggles with the program, but it's my school that's the issue. our school is not a feeder. it's a small private IB school that's too out-of-the-way location wise to get a good cohort, so even though it is technically rich, it doesn't put much effort into preparing students for college and stuff. most gradu”
“For someone who gets into both a HYPSM and another T20 university, how significant is the difference in opportunities, both short-term and long-term? submitted by /u/user2039381 [link] [comments]”
“I know they shouldn't/aren't supposed to, but it seems this school has asked this question in interviews before and I want be prepared. they're my only ii at the moment so what is the best way to answer the question without making myself seem undesirable? some of the example responses I've seen are great but do indicate "I have interviewed at a couple other institutions but your school feels most aligned" and whatnot. submitted by /u/Medcup [link] [com”
“i know a lot of people seem to think they have THE best tips for getting into school xyz, but what do you think? submitted by /u/FriendlyCamel5790 [link] [comments]”
“You're doing great man. I also wanna move to US after 12(currently in 12) .. how is it there for international students?”
“I’m a high school student from Egypt starting to seriously think about US college admissions, and there’s honestly SO much information out there that it gets overwhelming sometimes 😂 For people who have already gone through the process: what’s one thing you wish someone had told you earlier? Could be about applications, extracurriculars, essays, financial aid, choosing colleges, literally anything. I’d love to hear your experiences! submitted by /u/Both-Somewhere6350 [link]”
“Can you say the same would work but for the London office? My school isn't that bad, but I have zero experiences. I just started uni”
“Is it competitive to get it? Is their degree as good as the regular NYU degree, or better, or worse? Is just a pathway to stay in China? submitted by /u/datarbeiter [link] [comments]”
“Hi, so I'm from India and applied to a UWCs this year. I got into UWC Mostar (Bosnia), UWC Adriatic (Italy) & UWC Mahindra (India). The cost of attendance for UWC Mostar & UWC Adriatic is more or less same. However, the cost of UWC Mahindra is almost half of Mostar & Adriatic. My parents can afford all 3 UWCs, however, I'm confused which should be the best one. submitted by /u/user2039381 [link] [comments]”
“most of the colleges i'm interested in are on the east coast, while i live in the west (and have since 2020). there's a few here that i could go to, but i don't see myself being truly happy at them. i'm originally from the east too, and have desired to go back there for a long time. i'm a female interested in computer engineering hardware. i have a 4.3 weighted GPA and a 22 ACT (i have a retake scheduled already, aiming for something higher). currently a senior in high school”
“Yall I need your advice where to go with early decision as an international sutdent seeking full tuition. I am thinking about NYUSH but concerned that they may not grant me full coverage, so I am thinking in which other decent schools i have a shot. SAT superscored is 1550, IELTS 7.5, GPA 4.6/5, and my public school doesnt offer AP, IB, or A levels. submitted by /u/Responsible-Rip928 [link] [comments]”
“What were your stats and how much scholarship money did u get if your went test option and out of state? submitted by /u/Gloomy-Self-4336 [link] [comments]”
“ill be applying ed1 to nyu this year. ik nyu doesnt publish it but could anyone give a reasonable estimate of nyu ed1 or ed acceptance rates in general === submitted by /u/FOURTHY_ [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone. I’m applying to college in the next few weeks but I want more advice on where to apply. I live in New Jersey but the in state prices here are crazy. Almost 40k a year at Rutgers net price. I want to go somewhere as cheap as possible which is why I’m looking at out of state merit schools. I definitely do not want to go to cc I want to live on campus asap. I’m going for a civil engineering major and I have a 1410 super-scored sat (1370 regular) and around a 3.6 unweighted gpa. I’m onl”
“Is it okay to go test optional for those t20s that have it with a 43/45 IB achieved if my October SAT doesn’t go well? submitted by /u/AfraidMagazine8925 [link] [comments]”
“College counselors feel free to also chime in! submitted by /u/Basic-Pop6363 [link] [comments]”
“basically what the title says, really freaking out lol submitted by /u/FOURTHY_ [link] [comments]”
“Are the supposedly need blind ivies for international students like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, brown, Amherst and the others genuinely need blind? Or do they just say that? submitted by /u/Particular-Fail-2347 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! I'm in DP1 right now and my school is of no help. So I was tryna find good college counsellors. I wanna apply for UK(open to Europe and Singapore) specifically and came across Rostrum Education. Are they any good? submitted by /u/Flat-Pop6885 [link] [comments]”
“So there’s a lot of discussion about Syracuse University as part of a greater issue facing colleges with people having less kids, absurd price of college, and now more restrictions on international students. It’s now at the stage where schools like Syracuse could go insolvent soon with many kids now going to big state schools. Personally I’m good with it, a lot of these schools have frankly exploited 18 year olds and high schoolers to make stupid financial decisions and sign up for massive loans”
“My apologies if this has already been discussed but I haven’t seen it if so. The below article is generating some level of discourse and I am listing some bullet points below that I’ve seen that have stuck with me. We have reached peak Youth. From here on out, the number of students every year will be slightly smaller than before. Ivy leagues will be fine. Flagships states will be fine. There will be a massive slew of liberal arts, private schools that close, and knock on effects of those will e”
“See, I am an international student and preparing for the SAT but the thing is that the college board is not taking my address as a valid even I ticked outside of the us 😭 submitted by /u/Chotazuckerberg877a [link] [comments]”
“Hi, just wanted to inform students who are planning to apply this year that most universities have currently paused CPT applications (mandatory for doing any kind of internships in the US- whether they are remote / in-person / paid or unpaid). So just keep that in mind when you are applying to the US or coming to the US because the way the policies are changing it is highly unlikely that you will be able to work or stay in the US after graduating. submitted by /u/someone-random_ [lin”
“What are some colleges you guys think that international students should keep in their lists as safeties ? (especially for engineering) submitted by /u/Far_End_8624 [link] [comments]”
“I know it's a UWC but just wanna see if it's worth attending or not. submitted by /u/user2039381 [link] [comments]”
“Hello guys. I am 16 year old high schooler from Samarkand, Uzbekistan. I have never considered to what university I will apply to up until now, although I am taking soon SAT and have already improved English to an advanced level. My family’s income is quite low, and there’s no way we could afford paying tuition in the US. What Universities/Colleges would you recommend me? submitted by /u/mightbelucky0 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve always wondered if it’s actually possible to go to college outside the U.S. for basically free, especially somewhere like the UK, Japan, or other countries. I’m a U.S. student and I graduated with a 3.98 GPA , have about 30 college credit hours , and a 28 ACT . I’m wondering if there are universities that offer international students full scholarships that cover tuition and housing , or programs where college is extremely cheap even for foreign students. I’m not necessarily looking for some”
“Hi, I was wondering about how the application to UVA was? I’m an out of state student and wanted to know how it is? submitted by /u/Interesting-Fun-8606 [link] [comments]”
“can americans at UK schools talk about how they applied and tips for the UCAS portal esp for top schools? my reaches are mostly in the UK and they’re oxford, UCL, kings college london, edinburgh, and st andrew’s for psychology. i’d like some help bc my schools not very helpful. thanks! submitted by /u/adri_333 [link] [comments]”
“I get that it’s the top 10 schools but isn’t that super subjective? Also what are the t10 schools for cs cause that’s what I’m applying for? What about t20s? submitted by /u/MotorOwn5031 [link] [comments]”
“Heyy everyone, I’m gonna move out in this oct for college. What is actually essential things to bring. Could someone give me an advice for package please. Ty have a nice dayy! submitted by /u/Smart-Instance1290 [link] [comments]”
“title i know they don’t publish it but if you did wes explore and were accepted/rejected i just want to know 🙏 submitted by /u/Competitive-Art-1147 [link] [comments]”
“i'm an international, asking for a full ride to USA colleges. I'm targeting Trinity College for ED this admission cycle. I have a fairly good profile, not amazing but not bad either. I haven't given the SAT, and with my finals in 2 months, I won't be able to focus properly on the SAT. I'm getting a bad score, and the max I could is in the 1300s, which isn't good at all. I need honest opinion, as an international asking for a substantial scholarship does not submitting my”
“I’ve looked into a ton of study abroad programs and even applied to one (NSLI-Y and no I did not get in) but I’m wondering if this gives a good boost on college applications at all. I’m thinking of reapplying this year and also applying to some other free ones as well. Also, If anyone knows any good free study abroad programs or just programs in general please help!!! I’m interested in geopolitics and am extremely stressed about my lack of ecs so any help would be amazing. For context I’m going”
“so basically i moved to the us and did grades 8-11 there, unfortunately had to move and will be doing senior year in my home country and will graduate from here. a bit of a rant bc if i graduated from the us everything wouldve been much easier i could go to a uc or something as i lived in california and could qualify as resident if i had a diploma. but it sucks having to leave I was just wondering if anyone knows someone or has been in a similar situation. Not asking for like chances or anything”
“Genuine question — how much of go ivy or go free is cope and how much is actual good advice? I get that some schools are genuinely not worth the full sticker price tuition. But if you can easily afford (KEYWORD EASILY) to go to a good school that’s not necessarily a t20 (because many amazing schools aren’t t20) then is this really good advice? Considering schools like emory, georgetown, BC, UCSD, etc… submitted by /u/Miserable-Meringue95 [link] [comments]”
“I’m very privledged to be able to study abroad, i’ve never left the country and really want to choose wisely! There’s definitely some locations that are out of the picture because the program is too expensive, but I want to hear what people recommend! I won’t be taking any major-related classes so that’s not a factor for me. I know people love Italy or Spain, but a part of me feels like i’ll visit both of those places at some point in my life anyways. But id never live there outside of study abr”