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William and Mary Ivy League status?

Hello to all! I'm seriously considering William and Mary for my college choice. But I'm a bit unsure about its ranking. Is William and Mary part of the Ivy League?

2 years ago

Capitalization of 'Senior Year'?

Might be a weird question, but when writing my college essays, should I be capitalizing 'Senior Year'? Does it matter?

2 years ago

Is college anything like high school?

So, yeah, I'm a junior this year and feeling pretty nervous about the approach of college... Just wanted to ask - is college like a whole other ball game compared to high school or is it more of the s …

2 years ago

Is C- considered a passing grade?

So, bit of a rough moment here folks... I ended up with a C- in one of my courses this semester, and I heard different things from my friends about whether or not that's considered passing. Anyone has …

2 years ago

Best colleges for pursuing International Business?

Hi guys, I'm looking to major in International Business and I'm trying to figure out which colleges have strong programs in this area. Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences they'd be wil …

2 years ago

My Leap of Faith: How hard is Calc 2?

Next up on my seemingly endless journey through math classes is Calculus 2! Any tips on how to survive? How hard is it really?

2 years ago

Road to Oxford - Guidance Needed

I've been nurturing this dream of getting into Oxford University since I was a kid. Can anyone provide me with some insider info on the process? What prerequisites do I need? What's the application pr …

2 years ago

Holy Cross vs BC – Need Your Opinions

Hey guys, I'm stuck between Holy Cross and Boston College, and I'm having a hard time deciding. If you had to choose, which would you go for and why? Would appreciate any insights on academics, campus …

2 years ago

Getting into GT Honors Program

Hey there, I've been eyeing the GT honors program. It seems like a great opportunity, but I'm not quite sure how selective it is. What kind of qualifications do you typically need to get accepted? Are …

2 years ago

What are the meal plan options at Florida State?

So, I'm already thinking ahead about the dining situation when I go to college. Anyone who goes to Florida State - can you tell me some details about the meal plan options available there? Are they ad …

2 years ago

Questions about Cal Poly Humboldt's financial aid?

Hi guys. I'm considering Cal Poly Humboldt as a potential choice for college, but I'm not sure about their financial aid policies/offerings. Does anyone have any insights on this? I'd appreciate any h …

2 years ago

Writing a financial aid appeal letter due to poor grades?

Hey everyone! I'm finding myself in a bit of a bind. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped this semester and it's possibly going to affect my financial aid. Any tips on how to structure my appeal letter to …

2 years ago

Should I apply to FIDM College?

I've heard a lot about The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) lately and I'm thinking about applying. What’s the general reputation of the college? What do their programs focus on an …

2 years ago

When does Emory University release admission decisions?

I'm kind of stressing out over here waiting to hear back from Emory University. Does anyone know when they usually release their admission decisions?

2 years ago

Applying to Emory Oxford - any advice?

I'm in the process of applying to the Oxford College at Emory University and could really use some advice. What kind of student thrives here? How does it differ from the main Emory campus? Any tips on …

2 years ago

Size of Duke University campus

What's up, pals? I'm wondering about Duke University's campus size. Does anyone know how big it is? I'm more of an outdoors person, so a spacious campus would be a plus for me!

2 years ago

Checking for Early Action at NYU

Hello! I'm making a list of possible schools and NYU is definitely among the top. Does NYU provide an Early Action admission process? Would love your input on this!

2 years ago

Differentiating between cum laude and magna cum laude

Can anyone tell me the difference between graduating 'cum laude' and 'magna cum laude'? I know they're both good, but how are they calculated, and what's the difference between them? Please help!

2 years ago

Choosing between Cornell and Fordham: Main Differences?

I'm currently torn between Cornell and Fordham for Fall enrollment. Both seem to offer excellent programs and opportunities but I'm sure there are key differences. Anyone got some insight on the major …

2 years ago

Where can I find the UNC Chapel Hill Common Data Set?

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to UNC Chapel Hill, and I want to get some detailed information about their stats. I heard the Common Data Set is a valuable resource. How can I access it?

2 years ago
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