I am new to this community, but before I tell you my story, here is a piece of my academic background & stats if I were to apply right now.

(Weighted) Academic GPA: 3.6286-3.4286

(Weighted) Total GPA: 3.72-3.52

(Weighted) 10-12 GPA: 3.4000-3.0000

I'm currently typing this post, crying in my room, because I feel like I'm not good enough to be accepted into any of my dream schools. I feel like if I don't get in, I'm just going to take my life away because what's the point of even trying anymore knowing that there's someone who's always better than you? I feel like giving up, and not graduate from high school, and just not even create a common app. I feel depressed, sad, and very unworthy of myself. Is there still hope for me to get into a top schools? I just want to learn in a school that I like to be in and with people who care about me. One of my dream schools is Harvard, and I of course know how hard it is to get in, but I love to be there because of how beautiful is hard, it makes me feel like it's a part of me.

P.S: I have a therapist, so I'm not gonna to harm myself anytime soon, but yet still struggle with personal love, self-esteem, and other pathways for my life. And sorry if this post doesn't make sense to you. It's late, I'm crying, feeling like garbage, and I shouldn't be crying as a man. I'm scared for my life after high school. Please help me.

not sure if this is the right sub but here:

Currently a junior in HS in texas, and starting to look into colleges and plans after high school. I really want to live in california and my parents said I would probably only be able to go if i attended college there. Only problem is if i apply to a uni and go straight after hs i would have to pay oos tuition and i do not want to do that to my parents 💀

I quickly read something about AB 540 and how even if your out of state you can pay in state tuition for UCs?? Another way was to be a resident and i think you only have to live in the state for a year..?

Is it a good move to somehow try to get a associates by going to a CCC and then try to transfer and pay in state tuition though residency or that ab thing? Would this even work????

i just really dont want to be in debt at the ripe age of 22...

Hi guys

So Columbia’s first supplemental asks you to list a bunch of media you like. One of the things on my list an article that contains the word “bullshit” in its title. Is this okay or should I play it safe and replace it with something else?

Thanks!!

I applied to all my UCs early last week and have already received login portal information from Berkeley and San Diego. However, I haven’t heard from UCLA yet, and I noticed that my friend hasn’t either. Is this common? Should I email them, or does UCLA typically take longer to send out their portal details?

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to decide between Lehigh University and Colgate University for my Computer Science studies. I’d love to hear your thoughts on which school offers a stronger program in terms of faculty, research opportunities, and overall curriculum.

Also, if anyone has insight into things like internship opportunities, career placement, or the tech scene around these universities, that would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance!

Firstly, congrats to all the (legit) QB applicants who got matched with their dream schools!

It is really annoying as I watch some people celebrate though. I know they aren't low income, their parents run extremely successful business, and/or they hire super expensive college counsellor people. Idk how on earth they could qualify for QB when they can afford international schools, 100k college counselling, etc. The worst part is that they will probably never be uncovered for fraud. I know at least 3 people around me like this so far this cycle, and it is so disheartening to see them get into all the t20s when regular honest applicants are rejected :((

i'll go first: french press

so last year (fall 2023) i was enrolled in a csu after completing my transfer degree from a CCC. however, about two weeks into the school year i suffered some mental health issues and ended up in the hospital for some time, during which i dropped out of the classes i enrolled in (this was before the withdrawal date so i dont have any transcripts from this college).

by the time i got my feet back on the ground i had missed the deadlines to apply for ucs and cal states so i ended up having to take basically two gap years; 2023 and 2024. I just finished submitting my applications for fall 2025 as i changed my mind about what university i wanted to go to. my question is will the fact that i attended a university and “dropped out” be seen in any kind of system by admissions? there was nowhere to mention any of this on cal state apps since they dont do essays, however i briefly explained the gap years in my uc essays, although i didnt mention that i attended a college for just two weeks.

the rest of my application looks really good GPA wise and ECs and Essays, but im worried that this might have some negative weight on me

for context im a business admin major. gpa 3.89 and applied to slo, sdsu, uci, ucsb, csuf

I filled SRAR couple weeks ago based in my grades assigned - A1 : 90-100, A2 - 81-90, B1: 71-80. Now when im asking my friends they said they put their marks in not their grades. My HS Transcripts gives both grades and marks. Should I change it?

Hi all! Currently still up at 1am because I'm shivering in happiness that i just was admitted to Penn State Smeal College of Business as a Finance Major.

I'm just confused about the pre major/direct admit part.

The acceptance says quote,

"Congratulations - you have been admitted to Penn State! I am pleased to offer you admission to the Mary Jean and Frank P. Smeal College of Business with the intended major of Finance for all 2025 at Penn State University Park."

1. What does this necessarily mean? Do I still have to take those prerequisite courses and have the GPA requirement to then actually declare that major later on or am I automatically accepted as a Finance major and can get to work on the higher level courses right away?

2. If it's true that I still have to take the prerequisites and whatnot, then what's the point of getting into Smeal as a first year if I'm still doing the same process as DUS student have to?

3. So am I considered direct admit to Smeal? If so does anyone know an estimated acceptance rate for first year OUT OF STATE students to Smeal?

First time in quite a while I found myself in pure joy so any advice would be helpful!

Thanks!

Is this still a thing cuz the website isn't letting me log in

https://cssicurriculum.withgoogle.com/

I applied rolling admission like a week ago to most of my colleges, and I’m just wondering how long it takes to get acceptance back. Like is it a matter of weeks or months, or does it depend on the college? Thanks!

Hi! So in the Caribbean, the exam you need to take before finishing Secondary School is called Csec right and you do these exams in form 5 in May/June, you graduate in July typically and get back your results in August. To apply to college abroad e.g USA Colleges you would need to apply the year before but is it possible to still submit your Csec grades if when you're applying you wont have them as yet? Isnt august when students start moving into their dorms? I know students dont wait until the following year to apply but I'm just curious about the whole process.

Weird to admit this, but I might sometimes feel the urge to pretend I'm like a pop star or in a Broadway show when I'm alone in my room, and I am thinking about what I'm gonna do when I am at college. For those of you who are already sharing a dorm with someone, do you just resist the impulse? Am I the only human who does this? Will I have to go four years without performing for my fans??

Someone help

ughh these kids... they're all so confident about getting into their EDs as if they already got in. I didn't ED anywhere cuz Ion got a dream school so I won't be free until next year smh.

for context I go to an East Asian school (not American or international, so all they care about is exams homework grades exams etc. They think whether you go to a prestigious college defines ppl's success🤦🏻‍♀️ I hate it here, I CAN'T WAIT TO GRADUATE and go to the US (I'm American just didn't grow up there unfortunately)) everyone here wishes each other's worst downfall and the vibes are so off. even I became a hater too lmao.

anyway, good luck to everyone *nice* here who applied ED <3!!

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I've been hunting for months for a college that's like UTK (cuz ain't no way I'm getting in - yes I'm stupid) that has a lively community and lots of your typical city activities but you could easily drive an hour or two and experience some nature. I love kayaking, fishing, hiking, and camping in general so any university with some water and some mountains around would be perfect. Thank you for the help.

Hi all, I'm applying to undergrad programs as a transfer student from a community college. There's a question on a few of them that asks if I'm eligible to return to my previous school and if I'm in good academic standing at the last school I attended. I've been at a CC for the last 2 years but prior to that I was dismissed from another four year university for failing to meet academic requirements. Are those 2 questions referring to the very last institution I was with (which would be CC) or should I treat them as if my previous school was the four year uni? I would have to answer differently depending on which school.

For example, my gf is the complete opposite of me - she will likely go to a relatively safety-like school for me, or possibly even community college. However, this is what I love about our relationship - it balances me out.

I was wondering what y'all's relationships are like if you are dating another Senior? Competitive?

I’m getting really worried, senioritis and procrastination are just double dogging me, I’m getting maybe 4 hours a day on average.

I know this isn’t exactly a shitpost, but since ED results are around the corner I thought we would all play this game. Here is my example:

A university for only the top 1 person in the entire world that hates bears

im dead serious i only got accepted into 2 of my safeties and thats it, no other rejections or acceptances. did i do something wrong in my application?

every day having to check my email waiting for a response is KILLING me.

Someone told me I need documentation other wise it's not an ec.But idk where my Jr year yoga tutor is and I self practiced after our school stopped the program due to covid and never re started.

I made a grammatical error in my activities section on the UC App, the sentence reads: "I communicated warmly to provide emotional support and maintained an organized and clean environment for both patients, families, and staff." I put both when referring to three things instead of two. Will admissions officers look down on this? This was the first activity I put on the list.

Congrats on getting everything done! Now the fun part! Good luck to everyone, hoping everyone gets accepted to their dream schools!

I’m exploring the option of pursuing an online MCA from LPU and wanted to understand how online MCA degrees are perceived in the industry. Are there any significant differences in opportunities or credibility between online and offline MCA programs? Would love to hear insights or experiences from those who’ve pursued similar online degrees or have knowledge about LPU’s programs

How does Stanford recalculate GPA? I have a 3.885 UW GPA but I heard they round A+ to A and A- to A so all are like A, B, C, D, F. Is this true? If so, since I have only A/A+ grades, that means I have a 4.0UW to Stanford?

Also how do they deal with AP weighting since in my 10th and 11th years I have taken a total of 8 APs, 6 in Junior Year (heard 9th is thrown out and I'm REA so idt senior grades are in there (otherwise it is still A/A+))?

Thank you so much for your help and sorry in advance if this is a dumb question.

Hey 2027 graduate here, just need advice because I am really lost and anxious right now (and also because admission benchmarks are so vague). Was one of those gifted kids who "fell off the rails" in HS freshman and part of sophomore year. Had to learn how to actually study and not just rely on my natrual intuition and it may have cost me. Decided to play football too, dealt with 3 concussions that worsened this problem. Regardless now, I expect to graduate with a 3.6-3.7 UW assuming I lock in now, of course not all bad news as I am and have been taking all the most challenging classes, will likely complete 8 or more AP courses come graduation. Luckily im a natrually a good ass test taker and had perfect scores on my PSAT and PACT, so I think im confident with saying ill have a ~1500-1600 SAT and a 30-36 ACT. Played varisty football all four years of HS. The TLDR here is I feel like if I dont get into a top 50 university ill be a failure. My top schools are UUIC, Purdue, UIC, UTexas, Pitt, Michigan, Georgia Tech, BC, and Rutgers.

I know this is probably an overreaction, but its been on my mind for a while and want to hear from actual people.

Profile Overview

GPA: Grade 9: 3.70, Grade 10: 3.4, Grade 11: 3.67, Grade 12: 3.75

IELTS: 7.5 Overall

Major: Economics

Demographics: Kathmandu, Nepal

EFC: $10,000

Activities

1. NCC Senior Cadet (17th Division)

Completed 100-day military camp, promoted to Sergeant, mentored 36 cadets, and led community service projects.

2. Senior Mess Captain

Cut food waste by 25%, managed logistics, and led a team to win the 'Best Mess' title after 15 years.

3. Founder, Econova Academy

Conducted 5 workshops on major selection, mentoring 15 students to pursue economics.

4. Environmental Volunteer

Coordinated logistics for planting 1,000 trees in 5 days, engaging 500+ community members.

5. Managing Editor, School Magazine

Curated 108 articles from 4,000 students and managed the printing of 5,000 copies.

6. Community Volunteer

Led a month-long program for 300 village students, boosting English and math scores by 30%.

7. Manager, Gautam Kirana Store

Increased sales by 5% through social media and optimized expenses via daily audits.

8. Football Captain

Led the team to regional runners-up and organized 30+ training sessions.

9. Founder, Fish Breeding Business

Bred shrimp fish, generating a profit of 20,870 NRs per cycle.

10. Drama Artist

Starred in a brain drain play and won Best Actor from the Chief of Army Staff.

Honors

1. All Nepal Rank 5, Pokhara University Scholarship Exam (National).

2. Highest GPA Holder among 570 graduates, Suryabinayak Municipality (Regional).

3. Best Leader, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (School).

Profile Overview

GPA: Grade 9: 3.70, Grade 10: 3.4, Grade 11: 3.67, Grade 12: 3.75

IELTS: 7.5 Overall

Major: Economics

Demographics: Kathmandu, Nepal

EFC: $10,000

Activities

1. NCC Senior Cadet (17th Division)

Completed 100-day military camp, promoted to Sergeant, mentored 36 cadets, and led community service projects.

2. Senior Mess Captain

Cut food waste by 25%, managed logistics, and led a team to win the 'Best Mess' title after 15 years.

3. Founder, Econova Academy

Conducted 5 workshops on major selection, mentoring 15 students to pursue economics.

4. Environmental Volunteer

Coordinated logistics for planting 1,000 trees in 5 days, engaging 500+ community members.

5. Managing Editor, School Magazine

Curated 108 articles from 4,000 students and managed the printing of 5,000 copies.

6. Community Volunteer

Led a month-long program for 300 village students, boosting English and math scores by 30%.

7. Manager, Gautam Kirana Store

Increased sales by 5% through social media and optimized expenses via daily audits.

8. Football Captain

Led the team to regional runners-up and organized 30+ training sessions.

9. Founder, Fish Breeding Business

Bred shrimp fish, generating a profit of 20,870 NRs per cycle.

10. Drama Artist

Starred in a brain drain play and won Best Actor from the Chief of Army Staff.

Honors

1. All Nepal Rank 5, Pokhara University Scholarship Exam (National).

2. Highest GPA Holder among 570 graduates, Suryabinayak Municipality (Regional).

3. Best Leader, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (School).

Suggest me ed2 and safety colleges ! I applied Kenyon in ed1