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So I found this huge list with all colleges ranked and I'm a bit overwhelmed. What factors should I consider when interpreting these rankings? And are there any red flags I should watch for that might …

I've been looking over a few colleges to apply to next year, and ASU is on my list. Does anyone know what the admission requirements are there? And if you've gone through the process yourself, were th …

My dad's retired military. I heard there might be college benefits for dependents of retired military. Is this a thing? Can someone explain how this works and what I need to do to get started? Thanks …

Hey all! Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about the financial aid process at Tulsa Tech? Are there certain grants or scholarships that you found particularly helpful or that I should be aw …

I recently took the ACT and got my scores, but I'm a bit lost on what they mean in relation to college admissions. Do colleges have a certain 'cutoff' score, or is it more nuanced than that? Any guida …

Hey y'all! I'm a rising junior and really interested in the Computer Science field. I've been hearing a lot about Northeastern University for their co-op program. However, I couldn't find much informa …

I'm a rising junior, planning to apply to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) next year, and I'm starting to stress a bit. What is the acceptance rate like there? Is it very competitive? Understanding th …

I'm a junior planning ahead and thinking about possible stints in the military. After finishing my service, I want to go get a degree and heard online colleges offer great flexibility. Can anyone sugg …

Hey guys, my mom serves in the military and I was wondering if there are specific online colleges that provide benefits or special programs for military dependents like me?

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone could suggest some online colleges that are known to be military friendly. I'm planning to serve and would prefer a college that supports my commitments.

Hey, I'm considering serving in the military after high school. I was curious, are there accredited online college courses that'll work well with the unpredictable nature of military life?

Hi everyone, I was considering applying to the New Mexico Military Institute for their college program after high school. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this college? How's the acad …

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has info on college benefits for military spouses? My partner is joining the military next year and I'm trying to figure out what financial/support benefits I might ha …

Looking to major in Chemistry. What are some of the best universities for chemistry at the undergraduate level?

Hey! So I've been thinking ahead about the Common Application. Carry forward, once I've submitted my apps, does Common App delete your account or is it preserved for future use? Like, can I log back i …

Hey all, I've been considering joining a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in college but I'm a bit wary about the time commitment. Does anyone have insights into what juggling military du …

Hey guys, hope y'all are doing well. So, I've been thinking about joining the military after high school and then attending college. Anyone have experience making this transition? Is it difficult to a …

Hi guys, I came across this term 'best for vets' colleges in the Military Times. What factors make a college best for veterans? What should I be looking for in these rankings? Any advice would be help …

I'm a rising junior and I've been looking into NYU for a while now. Their grading system seems a bit different from other schools. Can anyone explain how it works? It's important for me to understand …

I'm looking into NYU for college and I came across something called 'Admitted Students Day.' I'm curious as to what goes on during this event. If anyone has ever attended, could you please share your …