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AP vs DE: Pros and Cons?

I need some advice. My school offers both AP and Dual Enrollment courses, but I can't figure out which one would benefit me more in terms of college admission and credit. I would appreciate if someone …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate at UIC?

Hey guys, I'm a junior thinking about applying to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). I've been looking around, but could anyone give me an idea of what the acceptance rate at UIC might be? C …

2 years ago

Anything I should know about Wheaton College in MA?

Lately, I've been considering Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Is there anyone here who can give me an idea about their programs, campus life, etc?

2 years ago

Thoughts on Mercyhurst Erie?

Hey folks, I've been researching potential colleges and Mercyhurst Erie has popped up a few times. Does anyone have any insights on this school? Would love to hear your experiences!

2 years ago

Curious about the process at Lehigh: How do admissions work?

Hey! I'm thinking about applying to Lehigh University. Could anyone enlighten me about their admissions process? What factors do they consider and how competitive is it? A little stressed here, any he …

2 years ago

What are the 'Little Ivies'?

Hey all, I've heard the term 'Little Ivies' tossed around and I'm a little confused on what it means exactly. Are these schools comparable to the Ivy League universities, just smaller in size? Does an …

2 years ago

Is Calculus a real brain teaser?

Hey, so I've got to take Calculus next year. I'm good at math, but I've heard a lot of stories about how tricky Calc can be. Honestly, I'm a little freaked. Is Calculus as difficult as people make it …

2 years ago

Acceptance Rate at CSU San Marcos: What's It Mean for Me?

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to CSU San Marcos, but the acceptance rate seems pretty intimidating. Could someone explain what the acceptance rate really means in terms of my chances of getting …

2 years ago

How much is Stanford's out-of-state tuition?

Hey everybody! I'm really interested in Stanford University, and even though I know it's private and doesn't technically have out-of-state tuition, I'm wondering... how much is the average cost of tui …

2 years ago

Best DPT Schools?

I'm starting to look at potential DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) schools. Could someone give me a run-down of the top ones?

2 years ago

Sending AP Score of 3 to Colleges

So I got a 3 on one of my AP exams. Should I send this score to colleges? I don't know if it's good enough, a bit worried it might hurt my chances. What do you guys think?

2 years ago

What's your take on Brandeis University?

Currently a stressed junior deciding on prospective colleges. Been thinking about Brandeis since it's been recommended by a couple of friends. Can anyone here provide some genuine feedback on this uni …

2 years ago

Looking for Top Undergrad CS Programs

Sup, folks. Rising senior here, totally smitten by Computer Science. Kinda torn between some schools though. What are some top CS undergrad programs that you guys recommend?

2 years ago

Dual Enrollment versus Advanced Placement: Which is better?

Hey guys, I am trying to maximize my college readiness, but I'm a bit confused between Dual Enrollment (DE) and AP courses. What are the benefits of each, and which one is typically viewed as more rig …

2 years ago

Difficulty Level of Algebra 1

Hey guys, I'm starting Algebra 1 soon and I've heard polarizing stuff about it. Can you all kinda gauge how hard it is comparing to other math classes? Any study tips are really appreciated.

2 years ago

Boulder Decisions Timing

Hello folks, I'm anxiously waiting on a response from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Does anyone have an idea of when Boulder's decisions usually come out? How much longer should I expect to w …

2 years ago

Details about UIC's Tuition?

Ok, so I'm looking at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and I'm trying to figure out the whole tuition thing. I can't seem to find any clear details about their tuition -- can anyone out he …

2 years ago

Figuring out SAT Scores

Hey guys, I'm prepping for the SATs right now and I'm just kind of unsure what score I should be aiming for. I mean, obviously as high as I can get, right? But realistically, what's considered an abov …

2 years ago

ACT Test: What's in it?

As I'm planning to take the ACT test, I'm a little bit unsure about the structure of it. Could anyone provide detailed insights about what to expect on the ACT test?

2 years ago

Curious about DC area colleges and universities

Hey, I'm hoping to stay close to home for college, and I live in the DC area. Can anyone give me some advice or info on what the top colleges and universities in the DC area are like?

2 years ago
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