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This might be a bit of funny question, but do most colleges have spring break? I see all these movies about epic college spring breaks and I'm wondering if those are just Hollywood exaggerations, or i …

Y'all, I've got a bit of a niche interest here... publishing. Not writing, but the actual process of getting a book from a document to a hardcover on someone's shelf. I've looked at a few colleges, an …

Hello everyone, I would like to know this. Do most colleges offer medical plans for students? Healthcare is definitely one of my top priorities when considering colleges. Thanks for your help!

Hi all! I've heard that college exams are a whole different ballgame compared to high school. Is it true that most colleges have cumulative final exams? If so, any tips on how to prepare?

Hey everybody, just want to clarify something. So, in most colleges, do they normally have communal bathrooms in dormitories? I don't know how I feel about that and it's something I want to consider w …

Is it common for colleges to have classes on Fridays or is it typically a free day? I'm trying to get an idea of what my schedule might look like.

Coming from high school where it's mandatory to attend, I'm curious about the college scene. Do most colleges have an attendance policy, or is it more flexible?

I'm considering going into nursing, how common are nursing programs amongst colleges? I'm hoping to have a fair number of choices when applying.

Hey guys, is it common for colleges to give students a day off for President's Day? Or does it vary among different institutions?

I'm neck-deep in the college application process and I've been hearing things relating to 'weighted' and 'unweighted' GPA. What do colleges typically consider? Do they generally consider the weighted …

Hi! I'm a high school junior currently looking into dorm life at colleges. I'm a bit of a foodie and being able to warm up my own meals would be a massive plus. Do most colleges allow microwaves in do …

Hello there, I'll be a freshman soon and I was wondering if most colleges allow freshmen to have cars on campus. Driving to classes would be more convenient for me rather than walking or cycling. Any …

This is a little unique, but I have a pet bearded dragon and I'd like to keeping him when I head to college. Do most colleges allow pets, like bearded dragons, in their dorms? I'm hoping he can join m …

I've been taking sign language classes throughout high school. Just wondering, do most colleges accept sign language as a foreign language credit? I'm hoping it won’t be an issue during the admissions …

I'm a student with an online high school diploma, and I'm a bit anxious that it might not be recognized by colleges. Do most universities accept these online high school diplomas, or should I prepare …

Hey everyone, I just started taking dual enrollment classes at my high school. I was wondering if most colleges will recognize and accept those credits? I'd hate for all of this hard work to go unackn …

I've taken a bunch of dual credit courses in high school, I'm curious if these credits are generally accepted by most colleges? I hope someone could shed some light on this!

Has anyone here used the CLEP program? Do most colleges consider the credits gained through CLEP exams? I'm planning to take a few and want to be sure it'll be worth the effort.

I've taken ASL as my foreign language in high school, but I've heard some colleges might not accept it as fulfilling their foreign language requirement. Does anyone know if this is common or rare?

Hey everybody! Quick question. I'm currently taking AP US History and I'm wondering if most universities accept this course for college credit? I'd appreciate any insights!