Stanford does not require a TOEFL score for international undergraduate applicants, however, they recommend one. If English is not your native language, we recommend, but do not require, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL cannot replace the SAT or ACT Plus Writing. Is TOEFL required […]
Awaiting Decision: All required materials have been submitted, and the application is pending the departmental review. What does awaiting decision mean? The status, “Awaiting Decision” means that the manuscript is being processed. You’ll see this status at the start and end of the review cycle. What does it mean when […]
The “Great Writ” of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment. Translated from Latin it means “show me the body.” Habeas corpus has historically been an important instrument to safeguard individual freedom against arbitrary executive power. What is the privilege of […]
Regular decision is the normal process by which students apply by published deadlines, with promise of receiving an admissions decision no later that April 1 of their senior year. What is the difference between early and regular decision? Early action and early decision allow you to apply earlier than regular […]
She has two homes in the desirable Point Dume area of Malibu, California, a Victorian Revival-style home in San Francisco and a house in Kauai, Hawaii. Does Julia Roberts still have a ranch in Taos NM? One of Roberts’s most well-known homes is her sprawling ranch in Taos, New Mexico. […]
While not strictly identifying as religious, she has stated, “I pray all the time – for self-control, for humility.” What did Katy Perry say about God? Katy Perry has spoken about her religion in a new interview, saying she has “never felt closer to God.” The pop star was brought […]
Julia’s tattoos include her three kids’ names—Henry, 6, and twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, 10—and hubby Danny Moder’s initials. “You didn’t want to commit to his name?” Ellen jokes. “Actually, we were brave or idiotic,” Julia says, “because it was before we got married.” Has Julia Roberts got tattoos? But, Roberts […]
North Carolina has an 85.6 percent high school graduation rate – 22nd in the nation – and the sixth lowest per pupil expenditure, spending $9,217 on each student, according to USA Today. Does North Carolina have good education? North Carolina received a C- grade and a score of 72 out […]
Stats on legacy admissions A study of thirty elite colleges, found that primary legacy students are an astonishing 45% more likely to get into a highly selective college or university than a non-legacy. Secondary legacies receive a lesser pick-me-up of 13%. Does legacy help at Harvard? Between 2014 and 2019, […]
None of us pronounce the r. The SEPTA conductors pronounce it without either R. I used to work at Swarthmore college and always pronounced the ‘R’. Don’t be Delco. How do you spell Swarthmore College? Swarthmore College is a private institution that was founded in 1864. It has a total […]
Fee waivers are available via the Common Application. We also partner with QuestBridge, which does not charge an application fee to use its application platform. Transfer students enrolled in a community or junior college do not need to pay the application fee. Does Swarthmore waive everyone’s application fee? Learn more […]
Deep Springs has survived and thrived in the middle of nowhere to claim its title as one of the world’s most remarkable liberal arts colleges. What is Deep Springs College known for? Founded in 1917, Deep Springs College is a unique institution of higher learning. The educational program is built […]
Cowboys were mostly young men who needed cash. The average cowboy in the West made about $25 to $40 a month. In addition to herding cattle, they also helped care for horses, repaired fences and buildings, worked cattle drives and in some cases helped establish frontier towns. Do people still […]
Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has been named winner of the prestigious 2021 Michael and Sheila Held Prize along with two others for solving long-standing questions on the Kadison-Singer problem and on Ramanujan graphs. Who is the No 1 mathematician of the world? Isaac Newton is a hard act […]
At the NCAA Division 1 level, there are 143 colleges competing in men’s swimming. Division 1 is the highest level of men’s college swimming. Many student-athletes aspire to competing in the elite programs in Division 1. Is there NCAA swimming? The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving […]