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Hi, I've been looking at different UCs for potential college choices. I'm kind of confused about UC rankings. Can anyone shed some light on this, please? How do different UCs compare in terms of acade …

Hey, I'm a high school junior living in VA and thinking about staying in-state for college. I know UVA and Virginia Tech are high on the list, but what are other colleges in Virginia that have strong …

I've been checking out UC Berkeley and I have to confess, I'm a bit apprehensive about its acceptance rate. Is it really as low as they say? I would really appreciate insights from anyone who actually …

Hey peeps, I'm in a critical situation here. I have to deliver a memorable and influential speech in my English class and honestly, I have no clue so far. I want to make it impactful yet interesting. …

Hey guys, I am currently exploring different Engineering majors for college. Could someone enlighten me on which Engineering disciplines are considered most challenging? I'm genuinely curious as I thi …

Hey everyone, I've heard different things about which colleges are the hardest to get into. Are the Ivies always the toughest? Or are there other, less obvious schools that are just as or even more co …

Hello all, I'm a high school junior from North Carolina considering staying in-state for college. Of course, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke come to mind, but what other colleges are worth considering here? …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and my dream is to work at Google as a Software Engineer. While I know it's about more than just the name of the school, are there any colleges that are known for the …

I've had my heart set on Stanford since freshman year, and I've heard rumblings about projected acceptance rates. The most recent rate is much lower than previous years (or so I've read). How accurate …

I'm planning on applying to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science for Early Decision, and I'm curious to know about its acceptance rate. Does anyone have any insight about this? Also …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior starting my college exploration process, and of course, the Ivy League schools are on my radar. However, I find it hard to discern what differentiates one from an …

Hey guys, I've been researching various colleges and Stony Brook University has caught my interest. I tried to find the acceptance rates, but the information varies a bit. Has someone recently applied …

Hello everyone! I'm thinking about applying to liberal arts colleges, and Swarthmore is pretty high up on my list. What's the acceptance rate, specifically? Is it a super tough school to get into?

Hey everyone, as a junior, I'll soon have to start planning my senior project and I'm just at a loss for ideas. I've always been interested in math and science, but I also don't want to limit my proje …

Hi everyone, I've got an argumentative essay due soon for my English class and I'm really drawing a blank on what to write about. I'm looking for a topic that's got a lot of substance and can be debat …

Hey y'all, I'm thinking of applying to Case Western and was curious about their application numbers. How many applications does Case Western generally get each year? I'm trying to evaluate my chances …

So, I saw political summer programs for elementary kids online and I'm wondering if there's anything similar for high school students? My interest lies in politics and I'd love to do something product …

Hey people, I've heard about the National Merit Scholarship and how it can really help with college costs. But I'm not clear about the requirements to qualify as a National Merit Scholar. Can anyone s …

Hey, anyone knows if Carnegie Mellon University is on a semester or quarter system? Although it's not a deal-breaker, I'd like to factor it into my decision-making since I have a mild preference for t …

Hey! I'm exploring my interest areas, and I was wondering, what are considered some of the hardest degrees to earn at the undergraduate level? Just want to have an idea of what I might be getting myse …