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Asking about US Coast Guard Academy Application

Looking at different paths after high school, and the Coast Guard is one of them. What does the application process for the US Coast Guard Academy look like? What are they looking for in a candidate?

a year ago

How to use Naviance for letters of recommendation?

I'm totally new to Naviance, but apparently I need it for my college apps. Specifically, I understand it can be used for letters of recommendation. Could anyone kindly guide me on how to use Naviance …

a year ago

Which Ivy League is MOST conservative?

Hi all, I'm pretty conservative and would love to know which Ivy League college would align most with my beliefs. I'd love some personal experiences or factual data to refer.

a year ago

Best minors for a pre-med track

Hi everyone, I plan on going pre-med and I've been thinking about minoring in something that would compliment my major. Any suggestions for what minors would look good for medical schools? Trying to p …

a year ago

Food Situation at FSU: Meal Plans

What's up everyone, I’m potentially heading to Florida State University next year. One of the things I'm a bit curious about is meal plans. What options are there? What's the cost? I don't want to be …

a year ago

Matriculation Rates: High School Junior Wondering

Hi all, when I explore colleges, I often come across this term 'matriculation rate'. Honestly, I'm finding it a bit hard to grasp. Can anyone help explain what it means and why is it important?

a year ago

Demystifying the Common Data Set: Michigan U Edition

Hey all, I've seen a few mentions of the 'Common Data Set' especially for schools like Michigan. But I’m not really sure what information it provides or how to use it. Could someone give me a crash co …

a year ago

Question about UPenn's music program

I'm a junior and I'm seriously considering studying music in college. I've heard good things about UPenn's music program but don't know a lot of details. What's the reputation like? Anyone in or gradu …

a year ago

Looking for colleges with strong Military Engineering programs

Hey, I've been really interested in military engineering lately, and I'm considering majoring in it. Does anyone know any colleges that offer robust programs or have a well-reputed engineering departm …

a year ago

List of Top Military Academies?

How's it going, guys? Is there a list or ranking of top military academy colleges in the States? Did some googling but got overwhelmed fast.

a year ago

Seeking Military Friendly Colleges in San Diego

Sup y'all! I'm a junior and am considering joining the military before heading to college. I love the vibe and weather in San Diego, so I'm wondering if anyone knows which colleges around there are pa …

a year ago

What California schools are best for psychology?

I'm pretty dead-set on staying in sunny California for college, and I'm interested in Psychology as a major. Which colleges in California have strong psych programs?

a year ago

Northwestern Early Decision Release Date?

Does anyone know when Northwestern University usually releases their Early Decision results? Is there a consistent date each year, or does it fluctuate?

a year ago

Marine Biology at UCSC?

I've been looking into UCSC's marine biology program but I can't find a whole lot of information online. How is it really, and what does it take to get accepted? Any advice or insight is greatly welco …

a year ago

Need help deciding: Are engineering rankings a big deal?

Hi everyone! Looking into engineering programs for my college applications, and a lot of emphasis seems to be put on rankings. How much do engineering school rankings really matter when selecting wher …

a year ago

Pre-Med at UMass Amherst: Worth it?

I'm looking at UMass Amherst for pre-med, but I'm on the fence. What are some pros and cons about their pre-med program? Any tips, advice, or personal experiences would be awesome.

a year ago

Question on UConn's early action

Hey y'all, I've been thinking a lot about applying early to UConn. Do any of you guys have experience with their early action process? What should I expect? Any input would be really appreciated, than …

a year ago

Princeton EA Deadline

I'm feeling a bit stressed about application deadlines... Can someone please confirm the exact due date for Princeton's Early Action application?

a year ago

College benefits for military kids

So, my parent has served in the military and I've heard about some potential college benefits for military kids. Does anyone have more information about this? I'm curious about scholarships, tuition a …

a year ago

Military Friendly Schools in Illinois

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school from Illinois, and part of me is seriously considering the military route after graduating. That said, I want my options open so I was wondering what colleges in m …

a year ago
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