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Handling College during Military Draft?

Let's say this hypothetical situation comes up - getting drafted into the military in the middle of college education. Does anyone know how that works? Can you leave college for service and return? It …

2 years ago

Helping Military Spouses find a Suitable College

Hi all, my partner is in the military and I am hoping to pursue my own education. Would any of you have recommendations for colleges that are good for military spouses? Any information would be helpfu …

2 years ago

Anyone know what the transfer acceptance rate is at USD?

Hey folks, I'm looking to transfer to USD and I'm just trying to get a feel for what my odds might be. Does anybody know the transfer acceptance rate? An average would suffice.

2 years ago

USC's Computer Science Program, Acceptance Rate?

Hey there! I'm really stoked to apply for USC's Computer Science program next fall, but I'm unsure about how competitive it is. Does anyone have a ballpark figure for the program's acceptance rate?

2 years ago

Need Help with Vanderbilt's Net Price Calculator

Can someone explain how the net price calculator works for Vanderbilt? I'm trying to get an idea of how much I might need to pay but I'm a bit confused with the process.

2 years ago

Gap Year Policy at Vanderbilt?

Does anyone know what Vanderbilt's policy is regarding gap years? Has anyone gone through the gap year process at Vanderbilt?

2 years ago

Virginia Tech Architecture Program Acceptance Rate?

Hi all! I am planning to apply to Virginia Tech's architecture program. While I have a decent academic record and a few relevant extracurriculars, I'm still quite anxious about the entire process. Can …

2 years ago

Do Military Spouses Get Free College Education?

Hey there, I'm engaged to someone in the military and heard about some benefits for military spouses, one being free college. Is this legit? Would appreciate any info on this topic.

2 years ago

Free College for Military Dependents in California?

Hi all! I've heard whispers that military dependents can go to college for free in California. Does anyone know if there's any truth to this? Could use some clarification, as this would severely impac …

2 years ago

Are There Any Colleges Providing Military Discounts?

Hi there, I was just wondering, do any colleges actually give discounts to military members? If so, could anyone share some insight into which ones are the best?

2 years ago

What does 'average acceptance rate' mean?

This might be a basic question, but I figure it's better to ask. When a college reports their 'average acceptance rate', what are they referring to? Is it the percentage of applicants they accept each …

2 years ago

Best Business Undergrad Programs?

Yo, I'm trying to figure out which colleges have the best undergrad business programs. I know US News puts out a list, and I've checked it out, but I wanted to get some personal opinions. Any input fr …

2 years ago

Is the Party Reputation Real?

So, I've seen numerous lists about Top Ten Party Colleges, but I'm skeptical. Do these rankings meaningfully affect the student lifestyle or academics? Basically, is the school's party reputation real …

2 years ago

How Are US Military Colleges Ranked?

I've been searching around and found that there are several military colleges across the US. I'm curious how these are ranked and what aspects they use in this ranking. Is it based on the quality of e …

2 years ago

UPitt Application

Hello all, I'm applying to the University of Pittsburgh and I can't seem to locate the applicant portal, rather confused at the moment. Could someone kindly guide me on where to find this and what kin …

2 years ago

Upenn Regular Decision

Hi everyone! I plan to apply regular decision to the University of Pennsylvania. Does anyone know when they typically release their regular decision acceptance notifications? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

What to expect from a UPenn alumni interview?

Got scheduled for an alumni interview for UPenn. It's my first interview and I'm kind of nervous. What kind of questions should I expect?

2 years ago

Acceptance rate for UMGC?

Does anyone know what the acceptance rate for the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is? I've been looking at their programs and they seem really appealing to me, but I can't find a lot of in …

2 years ago

What do undergrad rankings matter?

Does it matter where a school ranks in the 'Undergraduate College Rankings'? I'm seeing quite a lot of fluctuation and wonder how much it determines the quality of education and post-grad opportunitie …

2 years ago

Choosing the right college for Computer Science in Washington

Hey peeps, I'm a junior right now and doing a bit of early college research. I'm quite interested in Computer Science and I live in Washington. So, does anyone know about the top colleges in Washingto …

2 years ago
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