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Is NCSA Worth the Investment?

Hey everyone! I'm really hopeful of receiving an athletic scholarship and I've been looking into the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). But I'm not sure if it's worth the cost. Can anyon …

2 years ago

Is National Society of Leadership and Success a Scam?

Hey guys, I recently got an invitation to join the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and I've been seeing mixed opinions online. Some say it's beneficial and helps with college apps, o …

2 years ago

National Buckeye Scholarship at OSU

Is anyone aware of how the whole National Buckeye Scholarship at Ohio State University works? What are the criteria? How competitive is it? And any tips on how to make my application stand out? Would …

2 years ago

Mosher Hall at TAMU - Accommodation Queries

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Texas A&M, and I'm trying to figure out the housing situation. Can anyone tell me about their experience living in Mosher Hall? How's the environment, facilities, …

2 years ago

Opinions on Ohio State University?

I'm seriously considering Ohio State for my undergraduate studies. How is their academic reputation? What's their campus life like?

2 years ago

Lehigh University: A Solid Choice?

I'm considering Lehigh University as one of my top choices for applying. Can anyone tell about their experiences or insights, particularly academically?

2 years ago

Difficulty Level: Geometry vs. Algebra

I'm scheduling classes for next year and I'm not sure whether to take Algebra II or Geometry next. Which one's typically harder to grasp?

2 years ago

MITES Acceptance Rate?

Hey folks, I'm thinking of applying to the MITES program. I've heard it's super competitive. Does anyone know about the acceptance rate or what they typically look for in applicants?

2 years ago

MIT Recommendation Letter guidelines?

Hello everyone, I'm planning to apply to MIT and I'm a bit confused about the recommendation letter part of the process. How many letters does MIT require and who should they be from? Are there specif …

2 years ago

What's MIT Greek Life Like?

Yo guys, I'm considering applying to MIT and I'm kinda into the whole Greek life scene. Can anyone who goes to MIT or knows about their Greek life share some insight? Like, how prevalent is it on camp …

2 years ago

Should I consider applying to the MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute?

I've heard some intriguing things about the MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute. Is it advantageous for a high schooler looking to major in engineering?

2 years ago

Deadline for applying to University of Minnesota Twin Cities?

Feeling a bit stressed about my applications... does anyone know when the application deadline is for the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus? Would be quite grateful for any heads-up!

2 years ago

How competitive is the Michigan Math and Science Scholars program?

Hey, guys! I've been seriously looking into the Michigan Math and Science Scholars program and I'm quite keen on it. Any info out there about the acceptance rates and what exactly they look for in app …

2 years ago

UCLA Meal Plans

Okay, so in my UCLA acceptance package, I noticed there's a variety of meal plan options. Any UCLA students on here who can share their experiences with these plans and suggest which ones might be the …

2 years ago

Considering Meal Plans at LSU

Kinda stressed here, I'm preparing to attend LSU in the fall and I'm unsure about the meal plan situation, specifically the options and costs. Those of you who are at LSU or have been, how did you go …

2 years ago

Views on Duke University?

I've heard mixed opinions about Duke, could someone give me a rundown on the academics and campus life? Are the programs and facilities as good as they're reputed to be?

2 years ago

Discrete Math vs Calculus: Which is Harder?

Hi there! I realise this might be a YMMV situation, but for anyone who has taken both, could you let me know whether Discrete Math was harder for you than calculus? Trying to plan next year's schedule …

2 years ago

How difficult is Civil Engineering really?

Sup peeps! I'm seriously considering going into Civil Engineering but the horror stories about how tough engineering is always manage to put me off a little. Like, is Civil Engineering really as diffi …

2 years ago

Is Chapman University religious?

Hi, I've been looking into Chapman University and although it was founded by the Disciples of Christ, I'm not really sure whether it's a religious affiliated university now. Does its religious roots s …

2 years ago

Quick question, would Portuguese be classified as Hispanic?

Hey! So I'm applying to several colleges, and a lot of them ask about my ethnicity. My family is from Portugal, and I'm confused if that comes under the Hispanic category on applications. Any clarity …

2 years ago
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