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Choosing a National University

Hey y'all! A bit stressed here. I've been pondering a lot about which national university would be best for me. I want somewhere reputable with plenty of research opportunities. Any advice on how I ca …

2 years ago

Crucial Topics to Memorize for AP Chem?

I'm so stressed about my AP Chem exam! Does anyone have suggestions on what topics are crucial to memorize and focus on? I'd really appreciate any advice!

2 years ago

Looking for Acceptance Rate for Vanderbilt's Early Decision

Hey all, I'm thinking about applying early decision to Vanderbilt but I want to know what I'm getting into first. In your experience or research, what are the ED acceptance rates like for Vanderbilt? …

2 years ago

Oberlin College: Getting in?

So, I've been researching and Oberlin College has caught my eye. Can someone share what the acceptance rates are like? Are there any tips to increase my chances of getting in?

2 years ago

Opening Dates for Common Application?

Hey folks, anyone know when the Common Application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens up? Need to plan my application strategy. Thank you!

2 years ago

Is a 3.2 GPA Good in College?

Hey everyone, I'm heading to college this fall and and my GPA leaving high school was a 3.2. Is this a 'good' GPA in the college world, or do I need to push a bit more? Any advice about managing grade …

2 years ago

Can someone shed light on Berkeley EECS?

So Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) program seems to have a pretty solid reputation. I'm considering applying there but wanted to know more about it from actual students …

2 years ago

Visiting Columbia's Campus

Hi there! I've been considering Columbia University pretty heavily and am thinking about making a campus visit. For those who have visited Columbia before, what should I look out for? Any must-see loc …

2 years ago

Best Colleges for Musical Theatre?

Hello everyone! I'm a high school rising junior super passionate about musical theatre and I'm trying to find colleges that have strong programs in that field. Anyone know of the best musical theatre …

2 years ago

What are the best biomedical engineering programs?

I'm thinking about Biomedical Engineering as a potential career path, and I'm looking to apply to colleges with strong programs in that field. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best Biomedi …

2 years ago

When do UMICH decisions typically come out?

Hey everyone, I applied to the University of Michigan and I was wondering if anyone knows around what time they usually release decisions. Any personal experiences on this would be super helpful!

2 years ago

Understanding Grading Curves: How do they work?

Hey everyone. Just learned that some of my upcoming classes use grading curves, but I'm a bit unsure of how they work. Could someone explain it to me? How does this affect my class rank or GPA? Lastly …

2 years ago

Looking for Good Mechanical Engineering Schools

Hi all! I really want to pursue mechanical engineering for my undergrad studies. Can anyone recommend good schools for this? Also, any tips on what to look for in a university's mechanical engineering …

2 years ago

Insights on Alfred College?

Hello everyone! Does anyone have any experiences or insights on Alfred College that they're willing to share? Really trying to weigh my options here.

2 years ago

JMU acceptance rate in 2024?

Hey everyone, I'm pretty set on applying to James Madison University (JMU). I'm curious about the acceptance rates lately. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is in 2024? And how it's trending o …

2 years ago

Quality Neuroscience Schools

Howdy, folks! Neuroscience has been my passion for quite some time now. However, the college application process has me stumped. What criteria should I use to determine which top neuroscience schools …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate at Claremont McKenna College?

Can any current students or applicants of Claremont McKenna College tell me a bit about its acceptance rate? I've heard it's a competitive school, but I can't find any reliable information about the a …

2 years ago

Ranking of Undergraduate Schools

Hi there! There's just so many undergraduate schools out there and it's overwhelming to pick the right one. How should I interpret these top ranked undergraduate school lists? What other factors besid …

2 years ago

What's the deal with the BulkOfficeSupply.com Scholarship?

I've been seeing a lot about the BulkOfficeSupply.com Scholarship and was wondering if any of you applied or won it before? How does the process work? How competitive is it and is it worth a shot?

2 years ago

Can anyone tell me about Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL?

Currently exploring colleges in Illinois and Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais got my attention. But before including it onto my shortlist, I wanted some honest reviews about campus life, acad …

2 years ago
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