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I'm considering applying and I want to make sure I enjoy the atmosphere and pace of life on campus. Any current or former students who can chime in? Or, does anyone have resources where I can learn mo …

I'm planning on applying to Middlebury College and I've been looking at their admission rate quite a bit. I know the selection is really competitive, but can anyone provide any insights on the general …

Hi everyone! I was wondering, how much impact does the SAT score really have on a college application? Like, if I ace other sections like my GPA, essays, etc., can a middling SAT score still hold me b …

I'm taking the SAT soon and I'm striving for the best score I can possibly get. Can anyone offer some top-tier strategies or resources you found particularly helpful in your prep journey?

So, I'm considering Santa Fe College in Florida as one of my choices. Is anyone currently studying there or previously studied there? I'd love to hear about their experiences, the campus environment, …

I'm considering community colleges as part of my post-high school plans. Does anyone have any insights or experiences to share about Sand Hill Community College?

Hey! I'm considering heading to sunny San Diego for college and looking at the universities there. Can anyone shed some light on what the college scene is like there?

I aspire to pursue drama in college, but I'm having a tough time zeroing in on the right schools. Any suggestions on which universities to look into that have outstanding drama programs?

Hello everyone, I'm thinking of applying to Illinois State University but I'm unsure what their admission process is like. Can someone advise how competitive their admission process is and if there ar …

Hey all, I'm doing some research on post-high-school options and I've come across 'A' Schools in the military. I've heard they can be difficult but does anyone have any insight on this? What makes the …

I'm interested in applying to Campbell University but I'm a bit anxious and I don't know much about it. Can anyone provide some insights about the campus, the courses offered, and the faculty? Maybe e …

I've been considering Hillsdale for my degree, but I'm not certain about the finances. What's the ballpark figure for tuition there, and are there any scholarships or financial aid opportunities I sho …

I’m considering applying to Hobart College and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Can anyone give me specifics? And what kind of students usually get accepted?

Hi all, I'm scouting colleges in Richmond, Virginia. If anyone's attending one of these universities or colleges, could you share your experience? Things like academic intensity, faculty interaction, …

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about biology and thinking about majoring in it, but I've heard it's a challenging major. Can anyone who's majoring in biology spill the tea on whether it's as tough …

Hey all, I'm really interested in biomedical engineering, but I'm not sure where the best place to study it would be. Could someone please clue me in on where I should look for rankings of these progr …

So, I'm starting to make a shortlist of colleges and Saint Xavier University came up on my radar. Financial aid is a big thing for my family and me, right? Does anyone know what their financial aid pa …

I've been finishing up some financial aid paperwork and I keep seeing 'SAI of 1500'. Can someone explain to me what this means and how it might impact my financial aid? Thanks so much.

Hi there! I've been looking at Cornell and noticed they have a dedicated IT department. Could someone tell me what this department does and how it might benefit a student like me? Thanks for any info …

I'm planning to apply to FSU for Fall 2025. Can anyone share what the application deadline generally might be? I know deadlines can vary somewhat from year to year, but just a ballpark would really he …