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Hey there, I've been hearing a lot about the Merchant Marines, but I'm a bit confused about which part of the U.S. military they fall under. Could anyone help me understand where they fit into the str …

Hey, I'm a high school junior considering military service post-graduation. Looking for some insight - is it possible to switch between military branches? Specifically, can one start in the Army and l …

Hey everyone, I'm basically looking to see if there's any consensus on which military branch is considered the best for those wanting to go into firefighting. I know this is something different than t …

Hi all, I'm highly interested in the medical field and also feel the call to serve my country. I've heard that some branches of the military have their own medical wings. Can someone give me some info …

Hey guys! I'm currently a rising junior and really interested in the ROTC for post-high-school plans. I could use some advice about this. Is there a major difference between the branches (Army, Navy, …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a rising junior and considering applying to the University of the Cumberlands. I know that financial aid is a big part of making my decision. Has anyone gone through their …

I've been thinking about joining the military as a means to my end goal: becoming a scientist. I know the military funds some education, but which branches are the best for potential scientists? Would …

Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to The New School and I'm trying to figure out my finances. Does anyone know what kind of financial aid is available to students there and what the applica …

Looking to apply to Emporia State University soon. I was wondering how their financial aid system works. Can anyone who has/is currently attending share their experiences and how I should go about app …

Hey guys, I've been pondering this for a while now, and I think I need some answers. So, after enlisting in one branch of the military, is it feasible to switch to another branch? Like, say I start wi …

I heard people saying there are some colleges which grade pretty harshly. I am curious, which colleges are in this list according to your experiences or thoughts? I want to be prepared if I aim to app …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior pushing through my high school journey and college applications are on the horizon. I've been trying to maintain a good GPA so far, but I've heard that college is a whole …

Got a bit of a unique question here. Suppose a person joins a particular branch of the military, but later finds that they're more interested in or suited for another branch. What is the process like …

Hey everyone, I've been considering a military path after high school, specifically with an eye on college funding later. I've heard that some military branches have better supports for higher educati …

I've been hearing a lot about different ranks in the military, one being 'Senior Sergeant'. It's a bit confusing for a high schooler trying to learn about these military opportunities. Does anyone kno …

Just got my latest GPA update and it's a 3.7, but it's weighted. Is this a good number or should I be concerned? Trying to keep up here.

I'm considering staying relatively local for college and I've heard there's a pretty big university in Charlotte, North Carolina. Can anyone provide some info on what it is and what it's known for? An …

Hey guys, as a high school rising junior considering different paths after graduation, I've been thinking about the military a lot recently. I've always been fascinated with aircraft and flying - so I …

What's up everyone, I'm just a high school rising junior but lately I've been seriously weighing the option of joining the military post-high school. Bit stumped on the differences between the various …

What are some of the most difficult colleges to get into in Tennessee? I want to challenge myself and apply to the most competitive and mainly the hardest colleges in the state. Any recommendations?