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I'm really considering joining the military after high school, but I'd also love to get my degree. Are there any colleges that are especially respectful and supportive of students who are active duty …

Hey there, this is my first time taking an AP class (APES, to be specific) and I'm unsure about how the scoring curve works. I'm worried that the curve might lower my chances of scoring a 5. Could som …

Hey everyone, hope y'all are doing well. So I've been studying real hard for my APs and I've been wondering how the score distributions work? Am I compared with everyone else taking the test globally? …

Hi, so this is a little embarrassing, but I think I totally botched my AP exams. Is there any way I can cancel or withdraw my scores? Has anyone had experience with this?

Yo, fellow students! Has anyone here looked into online military colleges? I'm trying to balance the possibility of military service with getting a college education, and online seems to offer the bes …

Animation is my dream and I want to pursue it at an art-focused college. I guess what I'm asking is if there are any institutions you guys could think of that have a well-respected Animation program?

Yo, so I've been grinding on these AP classes with the hope of going to UCLA. I got to wondering, how do they handle AP credits? Do they accept all AP exams and what kind of scores do they need to gra …

Okay, so I’ve been investigating military-related college options in my state, Texas. Any recommendations for good military colleges here? Are they considered good quality and would they provide solid …

Hello guys, I'm a high school junior looking to apply to NYU in the regular decision round next year. Does anyone know around when they usually release their decision notifications? Tanks for helping …

Hi everyone! I just took the AP Bio exam and I am a bit nervous about how I did. Does anyone know what the usual score distribution looks like? And roughly what score would be good enough to earn coll …

Can anyone list out the six U.S. Senior Military Colleges? I’m doing some research to plan my post-high school path and I’m curious to learn more about these institutes. What’s their reputation like, …

A little stressed, guys! I’m trying to understand the difference between a Senior Military College (SMC) and a Service Academy. What are the benefits of each for a high schooler looking at military ca …

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 …