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Stressed junior here! Do most colleges accept a score of 3 on AP tests? Just trying to gauge if I should retake my AP tests. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hey guys, I've been sending out applications to a few liberal arts colleges. I was just wondering, do most of these colleges communicate via snail mail or should I be checking my email more frequently …
I'm a junior, currently exploring colleges with good athletic teams, especially track. I'm curious, do most colleges usually do run-offs for the track team or is it solely based on tryouts? Any guidan …
Hey guys, I'm passionate about films and directing, and I was wondering about the educational background of most film directors. Do the majority of them have college degrees in related fields or did m …
Despite all the talk about colleges turning test-optional, do most colleges still require SAT scores for acceptance? Just trying to figure out how significant the SAT is in my preparation for college …
Hello folks. I'm starting to think about majors and what I might want to study in college. I'm curious about popular trends - what are some of the most popular majors in US colleges right now?
Hello all, I've had a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter and was wondering about the path most firefighters follow. Do most aspiring firefighters go to college before entering the field? or is t …
I'm really interested in integrative medicine and want to study it in college. But do universities normally offer study programs or majors in this field? Your input would help a lot in planning out my …
Hi! I'm just curious, do most colleges stick to the basic A, B, C grading system or do they use plus and minus grades too? Wondering how this might affect my GPA in the future. Thanks a lot!
Does anyone know if completing four years of science is a common requirement when applying to college? Trying to plan out my senior year.
I've heard about something called the president's list, that acknowledges top-performing students. Do most colleges have a president's list or is it only specific institutions?
I've heard some colleges offer courses that cover 'real-life skills', like budgeting, cooking, and things like that. What is the name of these courses and what do they generally cover? Are these among …
Hey everyone, I'm curious as to which country hosts the greatest number of colleges and universities. I'm not necessarily looking to study abroad, but I find the education systems of different nations …
I'm really interested in being able to explore different subjects and areas of study in college. Is it common for colleges to allow students to take courses from various departments?
Hey guys, I'm an athlete and I'm into several sports, so I'm looking for a college that has a wide range of athletic teams. Any suggestions?
Hi there, I’m planning on going into scientific research and was wondering, which colleges tend to have the most money set aside for research purposes? I feel like the availability of proper funding c …
Hey folks, a bit confused. Do most colleges provide a liberal arts style of education? I'm interested in a holistic learning environment. Thanks in advance for your insight!
I've decided I want to be a doctor, and I know that means I'll have to attend medical school after college. However, I'm not sure if it's common for colleges to offer pre-med programs or specific trac …
Hey there, I'm currently a junior and stressing out about my grades. I've heard that colleges pay special attention to junior year grades--is this true? How significant is my performance this year in …
Hola people, how often do colleges typically release their admission decisions ahead of April 1? Is it commonplace? Any insights would be helpful!