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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 …

a year 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?

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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!

a year 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?

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year ago

The Impact of an F grade on a 4.0 GPA?

Stressing a bit here. My semester ended on a rough note and I got an F in a class (ugh!). Before this, I maintained a 4.0 GPA. Any idea what effect this might have on my GPA?

a year ago

Need info on Northwestern College

Hey everyone, seriously considering Northwestern College but a little unsure about its location. Can someone clarify this for me?

a year ago

Deciding Between Military Colleges

Hey, y’all! I've narrowed down my college search to military institutions in the U.S. But deciding on the 'right' one feels a tad overwhelming. Can anyone share their experiences with the top 10 milit …

a year ago

Top10 Military Colleges in America

So, I'm kinda considering military college after high school. I want the best education alongside military training. Can anyone suggest the top 10 military colleges in America? What are their perks, a …

a year ago

Free College in Texas for Military?

Hey folks, I heard that in Texas, there's some kind of free college option for past or current military personnel. Is this true? If so, how does it work, and how can I plan to take advantage of this? …

a year ago

How are University CS rankings determined?

I'm interested in studying CS but I'm really confused about the rankings. What metrics are used to determine a university's CS rankings? Does anyone know?

a year ago

Online College For Active Military Members

Sup folks, I'm thinking of enlisting after high school but I still want to continue my education concurrently. Can anyone recommend online colleges that are military-friendly and provide flexible sche …

a year ago

Using Military Service to Pay for College

Hello everyone! I've been considering joining the military after graduation to help pay for college. Does anyone have experience with this? I'd like to understand more about how the process works, the …

a year ago
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