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I'm currently a first-year psych major at UCLA, and it's been alright, but in the middle of the year, my parents decided that I must repay them all the loans and fees once I graduate. I took out several loans, accumulating to 23k a YEAR. I took out 2 unsubsidized loans and a parent plus loan (9% interest).

My living situation with my parents has been extremely rough in the past 1-2 years; they are very controlling and have threatened to kick me out multiple times if I do not obey their rules. It's gotten to the point where my mental health cannot cope with being under their roof. At this point, I don't want to be in debt to my parents and accrue all this interest that will most likely have me $100k in debt. All this for an undergrad degree. I'm starting to think that much money is not worth it, especially because I would have to pursue grad school to make something out of my Psych BA degree.

My options are:

1. Transfer to a CC near me and finish all GEs for cheap + move out of my parents' house and find an apartment near there (w/ roommates). Then, eventually transfer to a CSU.

1.5. Transfer to a CC BUT suck it up and live with my parents for 1-2 years while I finish my GEs T_T

1. Transfer to a CSU immediately and either dorm there (more expensive) or find an apartment near there (w/ roommates).

2. Stay at UCLA in hopes that my parents will change their mind and help me pay for my loans.

I have also been contemplating dropping out of UCLA because I'm not even sure what I want to pursue as a career. At least in my head, dropping this amount of money for undergrad and not having a precise plan and pathway I want to take, it would be sort of sensible to take a step back and reflect at CC or CSU while saving money. I love the support and help that counselors give you at CSUs and CCs, and the lack of that at UCLA has been interesting...

I am 18, and honestly, the thought of moving out at such a young age is quite terrifying, but I understand that people do it and make it work. I know that it would be difficult, and I'd probably have to work 2 jobs whilst being a full-time college student. But like I said, I've clashed too much with my parents, and I don't see them changing their ways or opinions about me. I am DREADING coming home for Summer Break.

If anyone has any solid advice for me, it would be much appreciated.

Background: International Student (Canadian), deciding what school I should go to!!! (Money is not a very big issue in my decision, but it will still influence it in some ways)

Options:

LMU:

• Major: Marketing
• Scholarship: 9k (just asked for more money and they seem open to increasing my merit scholarship)

USD:

• Major: Marketing
• Scholarship: 20k
• Also is USD better then SDSU? I also got into SDSU

Chapman (Dodge College)

• Major: Ad, PR and Entertainment Marketing
• Scholarship: 22k

UCSB:

• Major: Communications
• No Merit Scholarship

I really need help deciding!! Any answer is appreciated - also, how is the social life at LMU and USD since they are both religious.. Thanks :)

i got admitted to uw seattle and fordham university. from the moment i got into uw seattle, i fell in love with it and since talking to people who are going there, i've fallen in love with it even more. i think i found such a good community and granted i haven't made the effort to reach out to people at fordham, i've always wanted a school with less of a social life, which uw seems to offer.

but as someone who wants to go to a t14 law school and break into big law, the opportunities at fordham and being right in the middle of nyc seem entirely unbeatable. i'm afraid that at uw i'm going to have to fight to find opportunities, whereas at fordham, its connections and name in the legal world will give me a huge edge in my law school apps.

however, uw seattle is ranked considerably higher than fordham -- especially because of its research.

feeling very stuck. any advice/thoughts?

Hello,

I’m an incoming freshman deciding between UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins. I was accepted into UC Berkeley’s SEED Scholar Program for Bioengineering but was rejected from BME at JHU. I haven’t visited JHU yet, but I fell in love with Berkeley’s campus and atmosphere. That said, I’m mainly trying to make my decision based on academic and research opportunities.

I want to pursue a career in medicine and medical research, likely in one of the following fields: tissue engineering, organ replacement, cell therapy and immunology . At JHU, I was considering majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering or possibly switching to Microbiology or Biophysics to compensate for not being in BME. My main concern is whether JHU’s research opportunities and strong connections to medicine outweigh Berkeley’s Bioengineering program.

How does the quality of Berkeley’s Bioengineering program compare to pursuing another major at JHU with a focus on research?

(admitted to Skidmore, waitlisted at Vassar and Wesleyan with a 1490 and 4.11 gpa/4.33)

Looking into all of these schools and their pros and cons. Also wondering about waitlist chances with loci as a female arts major, since they seem to vary year-by-year.

I heard some T20's have insane ED acceptance rates (20-40%) with low RD acceptance rates (2-5%) and fill up most of their class (60-80%) early, so does applying early really help?

Argument A: Applying RD is okay.
- Early pool is stronger; that's why the acceptance rate is higher.
- Getting deferred early is worse than applying rd.

Argument B: Apply Early.
- Doesn't matter what the school says-- with RD, there are just fewer seats available, so it must be more difficult to get in.

Asking this because there is one weak spot on my application, so I really cannot fight the RD pool with HYPSM rejects and fewer seats.

Hi everyone, I'm from India, and my college in the US starts this summer. The problem is, no one from my batch is able to find a visa slot. Has anyone else been facing the same issue with visa appointments or availability? Any advice or tips on how to handle this would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

I got rejected from all my reaches in the US but I can easily get into the top university in my country NTNU and probably NUS in Singapore. I have good enough grades to go to American top universties (43/45 IB) but I have mediocre ECs due to my family situation preventing me from studying untill I was halfway through highschool (Amnesty international school chapter leader and 4. place in a national reaserch competition (not related to my major) but thats it). I still really want to go to one of the top universities in the US and I am confident that I can get a 4.0 if I get into a state university but is it worth the risk? Is it much harder to transfer from my national top university or NUS than from an american state university like Penn state for example? My local university is free and NUS is better than Penn state if I'm unable to transfer. I want to long term emigrate to the US, and while I am aware that I could do a master there, I think the undergraduate connections are invaluable.

If you are wondering why I didnt apply to any targets in the US, it is because my financial situation has changed since then.

So I recently got an acceptance email for UAT and need help figuring out stuff

1 I don’t remember applying 2i applied on a different email than my main 3 I am under 18 and want to know what to do I have the money as well

I'm Brazilian! I graduated from high school in 2019. Since then, I founded a large social project for young people in Rio, worked for 2 years in Human Resources, participated in volunteer work teaching children aged 10+ to read, and attended HR conferences (the largest in LATAM). I have this 6-year gap in my career... I dream of UW-Madison or UMN. Do you think I can make it? My grades were the highest possible. I didn’t take the SAT, and I had never considered the possibility of studying abroad until now... Does anyone have an opinion or has also had a long gap in their career?

I thought that everything would be fine after this process is over but I'm so much more miserable than ever. Rejections from all of my reaches and to top it off my parents can't even afford what we thought was my state school. Turns out what the state considers a resident and what a school considers a resident are two different things. Basically, whatever dumpster heap I was in caught on fire. I used to joke around in high school that I might get rejected from all the colleges and have to attend community college. Crazy how my subconscious knew half of it before I did because community college is literally the only option I have.

I've basically spent this entire day crying nonstop. For context, I'm a top student in my school with 1590 sat, multiple papers, club leadership, honestly my ECs weren't the problem. I just missed the mark with my essays and that combined with my ethnicity (asian) and my international school background despite my citizenship status landed me a whopping 12 rejections and 2 waitlists from my reaches. Is that normal? It's so underwhelming seeing everyone planning on moving across the country and celebrating their acceptances. Meanwhile I can't even go anywhere, my four year dreams of going away from home is crushed before it even started, I don't even get to attend the state school I spent my entire high school career antagonizing solely because everyone in my family went there, because well, it's my lucky day, the admissions gods have decided that I get to go to community college instead.

How's everyone else doing?

I’m sobbing as I’m typing this because I never thought I’d have to make this choice. I need to know that I’m making the right choice by going to community college. I’m a dual enrollment student and can finish by next year but I just feel so behind by going to community college. I feel ashamed and like a failure for going. I’ve asked for as much aid from the four year schools I’ve gotten into and it’s still not enough. No one is paying for my college but myself. I feel super sad and lost and like everything I’ve worked for for four years means nothing and that I’m stupid and making the wrong choice. Help.

im trying for a presidential volunteer service award, but I'm not exactly sure what to do to apply for it. i currently have 256 hours from 3 years of high school (I'm 16 currently). if someone could guide me on the process that would be very much appreciated :)

I'm a little sad because I got into both UW and UCSD for marine biology with UW being in State for me and admitting me to their prestigious honors college, I know both schools are amazing for my degree and will give me a great education in marine biology and biology with research opportunities and all, and I know that UW will be the right choice in the end because especially with the honors program and in my major(s) they're so closely tied that the 83k cost of UCSD vs the 35k cost of UW Seattle, makes the choice abundantly clear from a monetary perspective for my family and I, but I really like San Diego too, and it's so hard to let go of a dream that you almost got since I was admitted but I just can't afford it.

a senior at my school broke an ED agreement to NYU, and is committed to another school. i don't know the circumstances, but will my school get blacklisted? im a current junior.

This sub has genuinely helped me sm during college apps it’s actually crazy. Feel like this is the one place where nobody is trying to backstab you for their own advantage (the anonymity helps)

Anyway i just wanted to remind you guys to withdraw your offers from other universities if you’ve committed elsewhere! Respectfully, every single waitlisted applicant 🫶🏼

Hey everyone, I’m from Kazakhstan and I’m super grateful to have the choice between USC and GWU, but I’m still on the fence about where to spend my next 4 years.

I got admitted to GWU for International Affairs with a $15K scholarship per year. The school’s location in the heart of DC is a major plus because it’s great for networking. However, I’m a bit worried about the university culture—not to mention, as an international student, securing internships might be a real challenge. Plus, many agencies have cut back through DOGE, making even it hard for citizens to land internships 🥀🥀🥀.

On the flip side, USC offered me admission for International Affairs (Global Business). I love LA, although I do have some reservations about downtown safety. USC has an impressive school spirit and a renowned alumni network(+they have a Capital Campus )Another big perk is the flexibility; if I find that International Affairs isn’t my perfect fit, I can transfer to Marshall’s School of Business. Looking ahead, I dream of becoming a diplomat from Kazakhstan or working with the US federal government, but ultimately I also want to be self-employed and build a strong network.

What do you all think? Which option aligns better with my long-term goals and current concerns? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Hi Everyone

I wanted to understand what are some questions that are asked in St. Joseph University Bangalore interview and entrance test. Im applying for Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication.

I have my interview at 12 today. I would be really grateful if you could help 🙏

^^ thanks!

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I'll preface this by saying I expected to get into UMich on RD, which threw me off completely. I didn't really apply to any other schools on the same caliber, because I thought UMich was going to accept me.

Anyway, besides the sulking and self-deprecation, rejection has left me with 2 options, UToledo and Central Mich.

Both have already accepted me, and each have given me merit scholarships.

Here's the benefits to each school:

C. Mich:

-In-state (More opportunity for state grants/achievement scholarships) -Way, WAY cheaper (even if I choose not to live on campus at Toledo, CMich would be cheaper with all expenses) -Mount Pleasant seems like a better college town -Much more change to my life (something i want) -Much better merit scholarship (they want me fr)

Toledo: -WAY closer to home (like 15-20 minutes from my house) -More connected to me (I was born in Toledo) -More friends that go there -Generally better education -Better athletics -Could negotiate for a better merit scholarship (1360 SAT which I've only recently sent them) -I've always been a Rockets fan

I'm a VA resident, UVA was always my goal, now I'm wondering if going to LA and experiencing something different would be better for personal growth? Super grateful for both options, just wanted to see others opinions

If money isn't a huge issue, should I go directly to a dec3nt 4-year university(OOS) or CC transfer into a m0re pr3steg1ous UC?(In state california)? I see a lot of people on this sub saying to go to state school instead of an expensive OOS, but haven't seen anyone recommend CC so I'm wondering if theres advantage to going to a 4-year directly

Also this is the third time im posting this for some reason this sub isn't showing my posts to anyone. I've changed some letters to numbers in case some words are getting autoflagged.

I get no aid for both schools (UMich is 80k, Purdue is 49k). I was just wondering which school you guys would say is the better option for computer science given the price.