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I'm interested in going into a degree in Construction Management. I've tried looking into it, but I haven't been able to find a lot of colleges that offer it. Any suggestions on where to apply or any …
I've been working on digital animation all throughout high school and really want to continue in college. I'm having a hard time finding colleges with strong animation programs though. Does anyone hav …
Bio is definitely my thing, and I've been trying to come up with a list of colleges that flourish in Bio. Any suggestions or insights on colleges that are appreciated for their biology majors?
Hey everyone, I've been trying to dig into some universities and colleges that are recognised for their programs in fashion design. Would anyone have any recommendations or experiences they'd like to …
Hey, everyone! I'm a current junior, and I'm very interested in CMU's engineering program. However, I'm concerned about its acceptance rate. Can anyone tell me what the acceptance rate is for their en …
Hello, I am a rising senior and Carnegie Mellon University is high on my list. I am considering applying early decision but before I do, I'd like to know what the acceptance rate is for Early Decision …
I am considering going for a 3-2 engineering program. Heard it's where you study at a liberal arts college for three years and then transfer to a partner engineering school for two. Has anyone taken t …
Hey there, I'm starting to think about my Common App essay for this application season. Was wondering if anyone had some thoughts on the kinds of topics that generally work well or any tips from perso …
I've been curious about engineering for awhile but feel a little overwhelmed by all the various branches. I know there probably isn't an 'easiest' engineering major since they're all challenging in th …
Here's a weird one. If I got a 1200 on the SAT, what would that translate to in ACT scores? Is there a simple conversion or is it more complicated than that?
Seems like participating in essay contests could be a good way to show my writing skills to college admission officers. Can anyone suggest where I could find some of these essay contests suitable for …
I'm taking the PSAT soon and I'm trying to figure out what that might mean for the actual SAT exam. Is there a clear conversion or correlation between the PSAT and SAT scores? I want to have an idea o …
Hey, it's my third year and I'm starting the college search. I'm really interested in Industrial Design, but not sure where to start looking. Any suggestions for top colleges for this major?
I'm an international student and sometimes get confused with the names you guys use to refer to different high school years. Can someone please list the names that correspond to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 1 …
I'm interested in going into a major in criminal justice, can anyone suggest some universities with strong programs in that field? I want a school that's not just prestigious, but also has dedicated f …
I've always been told that engineering is notoriously difficult, but I'm wondering - what's considered the 'hardest' engineering branch? I know it's somewhat subjective and depends on individual stren …
Hey all, I'm a junior planning on going into business. But I'm not just looking for any program – I want one that's going to help me stand out when job hunting. Does anyone have any info on colleges t …
I’m considering applying to some schools in California next year. Is anyone familiar with which universities are part of the California State system?
Hey guys, I'm trying to brush up on my essay-writing skills over here. What are some examples or techniques to drop a solid topic sentence in a paragraph? Like, how does a killer topic sentence even l …
I'm starting to tackle my Emory supplement and I'm stuck in a rut. How did you guys approach this essay? Any tips or advice would be really useful.