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Hi there! I applied to the Anson L Clark scholarship a while back and I'm really anxious to know when the results usually come out. Any insights you guys could provide would be super helpful!

I've been considering Rice for my top choice, but I'd like to learn more beyond just the basic stuff on their website. Anyone got a link to or insights from Rice's common data set?

Hey everyone, I'm considering going into engineering but I'm kind of torn between different branches. I don't want to make my decision purely based on money, but I'll admit that salary prospects are a …

Hello everyone, I am looking to major in Aerospace Engineering when I go to college. I'm confused because there are so many options and every website states different rankings. Can anyone here point o …

Hey! I'm going through the process of trying to figure out what I want to major in when I get to college. I've heard about 'easy' majors, but what about the opposite? What are considered the hardest m …

Hello! I always hear that engineering has high earning potential, but which specific jobs within engineering tend to have the highest salaries?

This might seem a bit random, but I'm really curious. Do any of you know what the biggest high school in the US is, either in terms of student population or physical size? Is it in a big city or a sub …

I've been wondering, are there any college majors that are known to be less stressful or easier to manage? Completely understand that it varies according to interests and abilities, but just want to e …

I'm a bit nervous for my sophomore year with all the AP courses I’ve lined up. Do you guys have any tips for finding a balance between schoolwork, extracurriculars and personal life?

I'm a rising senior, and we're expected to do a big capstone senior project. Any tips for finding a cool and engaging topic? How do y’all decide on the type of project you want to undertake?

I keep hearing the term 'Public Ivy' being thrown around, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Can someone explain and maybe provide a list of these colleges?

So, I'm starting early on my college apps and was wondering where to find personal statement prompts? Didn't want to just wing it without having something to guide my brainstorming, you know?

Feel a bit stressed about getting into Northwestern. It's my first choice but I hear it's quite competitive. Can someone shed some light on the acceptance rate or any additional admission details?

I'm a junior who's been thinking a lot about a career in law. What are some courses I should be considering in college to prepare for law school? Are there standard prerequisites or does it vary betwe …

Hello all, these American terms of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior for high school grades have me a bit confused. Can anyone clarify what year each term corresponds to? Also, what implications …

Hi folks, I've been loving my tech ed classes in high school and think I want to pursue industrial design in college. Could anyone suggest some reliable schools known for their industrial design progr …

I've always been up for a challenge, and I'm trying to figure out what I want to major in when I get to college. From your experience, what are some of the hardest undergraduate majors to pursue? What …

Hi guys, I'm getting ready to register for my classes next year and was wondering—what electives did you enjoy or find most beneficial during your high school years? I want to pick wisely since it cou …

Look, I'm trying to prepare for my SAT and Math's always tripped me up. I've got the basic content covered but, y'know, those tricky questions that look easy but aren't really. So please, could anyone …

I'm thinking about the different paths I could take after high school, and I'm considering getting a two-year degree. I'm a tad confused though; what sort of job prospects are out there for someone wi …