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Hey everyone, I'm in my junior year of high school and I've started to think a little bit about where I want to go to college. My brother currently lives in Boston and I'm really considering moving up …

Currently, I'm looking at applying to UCSD and I was wondering if it's possible to switch majors after admission? If anyone has done this or knows someone who did, could you share some insight about h …

I was considering applying to a UCSB summer camp and I wanted to know if anyone has had any experiences with these camps. How's the campus life, the facilities, and more importantly the academic curri …

Hey guys, I've been looking into the UCSB Research Mentorship Program, but I'm having a bit of trouble finding specific details. Can anyone share their experiences or insights about this program? What …

Stressing a bit here. I applied to UCSB and I'm not sure when they release their decisions. Does anyone know when UCSB typically announces their admission results? Any input will be greatly appreciate …

Hey all! I've been thinking about pursuing a degree in Business, but finding the most fitting school is confusing. Could anyone direct me to the top Business Schools in the country? What sets these sc …

Hey everyone, I often see universities categorized as 'tier 1', 'tier 2', etc. but what exactly are tier 2 universities? What criteria are they evaluated by? And how significant is the difference betw …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to some of the Big 10 schools. Can anyone provide insights about the learning environment, acceptance rates, opportunities, and anything else you think could be help …

I've been seeing the term 'T10 schools' around quite a bit lately while researching colleges. Can anyone clarify what that means? Is it related to their rankings? Thanks for any help!

Hi, I'm currently in the process of requesting letters of recommendation for my Stanford application. Just wondering what qualities or experiences teachers or counselor should highlight for a successf …

Yo! So I’ve taken a few AP classes these years and I'm curious to know if UChicago gives credit for them. If they do, what's the policy on this? Would appreciate any insight, guys!

Hello there! Looking for some insights on how ACE military credits can be applied towards a college degree. Does anyone have concrete knowledge about this and could possibly guide me through the proce …

I've been accepted to UC Irvine and I'm considering accepting the offer, but I want to learn more about what life is like for students there. Could anyone give me a realistic snapshot of culture, acad …

Hey guys. Does anyone know how the waiting list system works at UC Davis? I'm scared about getting waitlisted and trying to prepare for the worst. Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

I'm planning on applying to UC Berkeley for Computer Science, but I heard that the acceptance rate is frighteningly low. Does anyone perhaps have some insight into what they generally look for in CS a …

Hey folks. Can anyone clear up the specifics about the Gen Ed requirements at SDSU? Like, what classes do I have to take? How flexible might it be in terms of choosing electives I'm actually intereste …

I'm heavily considering nursing as a major and the San Marcos nursing program looks appealing. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on this program? How are the course load and the opportuni …

Hey guys, I'm doing some research and finding it tough to get an accurate acceptance rate for Rollins College. Does anyone have any information about this that could help me out?

I'm currently a freshman in a community college and aspire to transfer to Harvard next fall. Mind sharing insights on what it takes to be a competitive transfer applicant? Any advice on timelines, pre …

Hey! I'm a sophomore at a local college and thinking about transferring to Texas A&M. Can anyone break down the transfer process for me? I'm mostly interested in what I need to do to improve my chance …