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Caltech Fly In Program Experience?

Hi there! I'm considering applying for the Caltech Fly In program. Does anyone here have any personal experiences they'd be willing to share? Is it beneficial and does it increase chances of admission …

a year ago

Cal Poly SLO Decision Date?

Hello all! I am applying to Cal Poly SLO this fall. Does anyone know when Cal Poly SLO typically releases its decisions? Every bit of info helps in easing this anxiety.

a year ago

When is Cal Poly's Decision Date?

I'm applying to Cal Poly this fall! Does anyone know when Cal Poly releases their admission decisions?

a year ago

Financial Aid at North Carolina A&T?

Hey y'all, I've been considering applying to NC A&T but I'm pretty unclear about their financial aid process. Can anyone provide some insights into how it works? What kind of aid packages do they gene …

a year ago

Searching for Neuroscience Schools

Hey! I'm super passionate about neuroscience and am currently looking for good colleges that offer this major. I’ve been having a hard time finding reliable rankings for neuroscience programs though. …

a year ago

Thoughts on NCSA?

Hey there! I've been considering using NCSA for college sports recruitment but I'm getting mixed reviews online. I'd love to hear from anyone who's used it before. Was it worth it for you? Why or why …

a year ago

Anyone Familiar with MyBama Portal?

Hello, folks! I've been admitted to the University of Alabama and I received an email about something called the MyBama portal. Google isn’t being very helpful and I’m feeling a bit lost. Can anyone t …

a year ago

Boston University Nursing Program?

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about pursuing nursing and I've been eyeballing Boston University's nursing program. Can anyone shed some light on how good it is? Like, hands-on experience, the opportuniti …

a year ago

Interpreting 'Work Hard, Play Hard'

Hi everyone! I've heard the term 'work hard, play hard' a lot when exploring colleges. Could someone please explain to me in layman's terms what the phrase means in a college context? Does it mean eve …

a year ago

Best BME colleges?

Hey all. I'm hoping to study Biomedical Engineering (BME) in college, but I'm a bit torn about where to apply. Any suggestions for top schools offering this degree? Any advice would be greatly appreci …

a year ago

Harvard Admission Story - Lowest GPA ever accepted?

Just a thought experiment, but does anyone know what the lowest GPA ever accepted to Harvard was? I know they look at a bunch of factors, but I'm curious to know how flexible they can be when it comes …

a year ago

Career Decision: Lawyer vs Doctor

Hey, I'm currently weighing pre-med and pre-law, and am torn between becoming a lawyer or a doctor. Could anyone provide any insight on the pros and cons of each path? What might studying each of thes …

a year ago

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?

a year 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?

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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?

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year ago
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