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Official US Universities Applicants Thread 2024

Hi Everyone!!

It's that time of year again - application season. So here's your applications thread for this year. Feel free to post in here where you're applying and other info!

Even after applications are due, this can be a great place to talk to others and get support regarding decision release, choosing the right university to attend, and maybe even meeting somebody else in the same class as you!

Here's some pointers to get you started:

1. What is your intended major, if you know?
2. Did you apply anywhere early, if so, where?
3. Where are you applying in the regular round?
4. How have you found the US application process?
5. Anything else you wanna talk about?
Reply 1
Applied to Amherst College ED
WashU ED
Original post by ry7xsfa
Hi Everyone!!

It's that time of year again - application season. So here's your applications thread for this year. Feel free to post in here where you're applying and other info!

Even after applications are due, this can be a great place to talk to others and get support regarding decision release, choosing the right university to attend, and maybe even meeting somebody else in the same class as you!

Here's some pointers to get you started:

1. What is your intended major, if you know?
2. Did you apply anywhere early, if so, where?
3. Where are you applying in the regular round?
4. How have you found the US application process?
5. Anything else you wanna talk about?

Hi!!
1- I’m thinking double majoring in economics and politics
2- I didn’t as I wanted to get my UK applications out of the way first
3- I’m applying regular to Harvard, Stanford, Bowdoin, Smith, Vassar, Scripps, Pitzer, Wellesley
4- It’s super confusing at first especially doing it without sutton trust but once you get the hang of it it’s actually quite enjoyable as you can let your personality shine more
5- Can anyone explain applying for financial aid via CSS profile please
edit* I ended up applying to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Northwestern, Bowdoin, Smith, Vassar, Scripps, Pitzer, Wellesley and Wesleyan
(edited 12 months ago)
Reply 4

1.

Not declared (or maths and IR where needed)

2.

REA Yale

3.

Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Princeton, UPenn, U of Rochester, JHU - may be a few more

4.

A lot of work! And when extra essays pop up when you think you are done…ahh; also school not very used to it so a learning curve for them too. I do like the CommonApp though!

5.

Nope

@cambridge_2024 assuming you are UK, you need to do the International requirements if applying for FA?
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post by Jkbjack

1.

Not declared (or maths and IR where needed)

2.

REA Yale

3.

Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Princeton, UPenn, U of Rochester, JHU - may be a few more

4.

A lot of work! And when extra essays pop up when you think you are done…ahh; also school not very used to it so a learning curve for them too. I do like the CommonApp though!

5.

Nope

@cambridge_2024 assuming you are UK, you need to do the International requirements if applying for FA?

Yeahh I know that I have to do CSS profile and IDOC but it’s slightly confusing as my parents are separated so they each have to fill their own forms but my mum isn’t working currently so it’s super annoying
Has anyone got into Havard REA?
Y’all I need advice. I got a 1450 in the SAT, 11 GCSEs (7 A*s and 4 As), 2A*s and 2As in A levels. Should i submit my SAT score to Yale, Princeton, NW, NYU? P.S I’m applying for aid
Original post by Sunnydays126
Y’all I need advice. I got a 1450 in the SAT, 11 GCSEs (7 A*s and 4 As), 2A*s and 2As in A levels. Should i submit my SAT score to Yale, Princeton, NW, NYU? P.S I’m applying for aid

I wouldn’t submit your SAT score personally, general rule is submit if it is close to the average for that school
Reply 9
Original post by Anonymous #1
WashU ED

Hi, I'm thinking of applying to WashU for the 2025 cycle of admissions, why did you pick WashU, how was the process and did you get accepted?
Hi, I'm thinking of applying to WashU for the 2025 cycle of admissions, why did you pick WashU, how was the process and did you get accepted?

lmao no i didn’t get accepted but the application process was quite fun (they had an option to submit a video essay about why you wanted to get in).
I wanted to go cus i heard things about the academics and student life, plus their stats showed that they have a decent sized international student body so i thought i’d give it a shot.
Reply 11
Anyone got any updates before Ivy Day? I have some admittances but a lot still to go…
Reply 12
Who else is going to Ohio State to study biochemistry this fall? ik the major is open to us residents only, But i'm still learning a level as a context
Hi I am a Year 11 GCSE student but I have got this unanswered discussion in Chinese. It is something about applying to a US university.
In Google translate it says translated to English.

Apply for University of Illinois Graduation Certification, UIUC Graduation Certificate Q WeChat 707091118, Apply for American University Graduation Certificate Transcript Diploma Certification, Apply for American University Degree Certification University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom Graduation Certificate Transcript QQ WeChat 707091118 Apply for service certification, certify your letter, make a transcript of your overseas study diploma, purchase your overseas degree certificate, apply for an authentic and verifiable certificate of return from studying abroad, and apply for authentic archiving of your letter, online certification, embassy certification, academic qualification certification and Ministry of Education certification. It can be processed in the following countries. : Apply for a return certificate from studying in the UK, a return certificate from studying in the United States, a return certificate from studying in Canada, a return certificate from studying in Australia, a return certificate from studying in New Zealand, a return certificate from studying in Singapore, a return certificate from studying in Germany, and a return certificate from studying in France. Certificate of return from studying in the Netherlands, certificate of return from studying in Italy, certificate of return from studying in Austria 1. Apply for graduation certificate transcript (original 1:1 produced by the school) 2. Embassy certification (certificate for those who have returned from studying abroad, the embassy archives can be checked, check Pay upon arrival) 3. Educational qualification certification by the Ministry of Education (the Chinese Ministry of Education Service Center archives can be checked, pay after checking) 4. Anti-counterfeiting processes such as steel seals, embossing, hot stamping, hot silver, laser marking, watermarks and other anti-counterfeiting processes can be provided. 5. Sincerity Recruiting intermediaries and agents from various regions for win-win cooperation! If you are interested, you are welcome to join

Can someone help this student?
(edited 7 months ago)
The next paragraph says this translated.

If you are in the following situation: 2. Failed multiple subjects and could not get a degree certificate; 3. Failed the thesis and only had a diploma; 4. The school studying abroad is not recognized by the Ministry of Education; 5. Insufficient time to study abroad; 6. Second Diploma from a third country; 7. Certification materials are missing; 8. Foreign academic certification is urgently needed; 9. Other issues. Our company can wholeheartedly help you solve practical problems!

Just realised, could be a scammer what should I do?

All of my unanswered discussions are like this.
This is the next paragraph translated from Chinese to English in Google translate.

Reasonable recommended business: 1. If you just want to deal with your parents, relatives and friends, then you can apply for a diploma. 2. If you are going back to your country to find a job and just join a private company or a foreign company, then you can apply for a diploma, because private companies Enterprises or foreign companies cannot check the authenticity of diplomas! 3. If you want to enter a state-owned enterprise, bank, public institution, take the civil service examination, etc., you need to apply for the real Ministry of Education academic qualification certification!

I think this person is a scammer and promoting illegal activities can somebody block them.
(edited 7 months ago)
does anyone know if Columbia do any open days( like most UK unis do?) I'm very interested in the trinity/columbia dual BA program but wanted to vist both before I apply. from their website I can see you can book a tour but wanted to check if there was events catered to prospective students so I could get the most out the trip. thanks!
Why did I post in this thread?
I can't remember but it's on my watches list.
I'm not going to a US university.

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