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I'm prepping for the SAT and feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the numbers! I'd love to know what's generally seen as a 'good' SAT score when it comes to college admissions. Do certain schools have s …

I'm currently a high school junior and really interested in attending Purdue University at the West Lafayette campus. However, I'm a bit overwhelmed with the variety of majors they offer. Can someone …

I'm really passionate about cooking and thinking about attending a culinary school in California after high school. I know the state has a lot of options, but it's a bit overwhelming to figure out whi …

I'm trying to decide between taking dual credit and AP classes next year, but I'm not sure what would be better for my college applications and future plans. I've heard dual credit can give you colleg …

Hey guys! I'm trying to figure out when AP test scores become available. I'm preparing for a few AP exams this year, and I'm wondering when the scores will be released. I know it usually happens somet …

I'm a junior starting to plan out my college application timeline, and I've heard a lot about Decision Day. Does anyone know when Decision Day is in 2024? I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row so I …

I'm exploring my college options and thinking about attending school near Indianapolis. I'm curious about what universities are considered good in that area, especially for someone interested in engin …

I'm trying to figure out how my AP test scores will factor into college admissions. I'm planning to take several AP exams this year and next, and I'm curious about how much colleges really value these …

I'm starting to think seriously about my major choices and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has popped up a lot in my searches. For current students or anyone familiar, what makes their …

Hey everyone, I'm currently in my junior year and starting to think seriously about college. The whole process of trying to find a college that's a good fit feels overwhelming. There are so many facto …

I'm considering applying to Lehigh University, but I’ve never visited Bethlehem, PA. For anyone who’s been to Lehigh or knows the area, what’s the atmosphere like? I'm interested in the general vibe—l …

I'm considering starting my college education at a community college in Rhode Island, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. I've heard a lot about the affordability factor, but I'm curious …

Hey folks! I've got an ACT score of 35, but I'm considering also taking the SAT to give myself more flexibility in college applications. I've heard different opinions on how ACT scores convert to SAT …

I'm considering applying to Bronx Community College and am curious about their admissions process. How competitive is it to get in there, and what kind of applications do they typically look for? I'm …

UT Austin is one of the top schools on my list, and I'm curious to know more about what it's like to live and study there. How do students describe the campus life? What's Austin like as a city for co …

Hey folks, I'm planning on applying to colleges in California and I'm curious about which universities are considered the best in the state. I know there are several options with varying strengths, so …

I'm a high school junior starting to think about where I might want to go to college, and Michigan seems like a possibility. What are some of the best colleges in Michigan that I should be considering …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior with plans to study medicine in the future, and I'm starting to think about which undergraduate programs in Texas would best prepare me for med school. I know Texas …

I've heard a lot of good things about Fordham University, particularly the campus in The Bronx. I'm thinking about applying, and I'm interested in what the academics and campus life are like. How's th …

I'm starting to fill out the FAFSA for college financial aid, but I'm a bit confused about how legal residency works in this context. How do I determine if I’m considered a legal resident of my state …