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I have a quick question regarding Space Force. Now, has it been officially recognized as a separate branch of the U.S. military? If so, what are its main responsibilities vs the other branches?

I was reading about this new 'Space Force' and I am curious about how it is organized. How do they structure the ranks in this new military branch? Is it similar to how ranks are handled in other bran …

Okay, this is a weird one, but it's been on my mind. Is there any basis to the claim that one military branch in the US is 'smarter' than the others? Or is that just a myth? I'm not sure how to measur …

Hey guys, rookie question here: which one is considered the smallest branch of our military? And I mean in terms of personnel, not scope or responsibilities. Anyone have a clue?

Hey there! I'm a US high schooler and I'm sort of interested in potentially studying in the UK after high school. Being ambitious, I want to shoot for the best. So, which are generally considered the …

Hello all, I'm currently in the process of building my college list and I'm really drawn to academically rigorous institutions. However, I've heard stories about 'grade deflation' at some of these sch …

Hello, I'm feeling a bit worldlier lately and I'm considering studying abroad. What're the hardest universities in the world to get into? Just trying to gauge my options, much appreciated.

Hi! I'm a high school junior possibly heading to Oakland University. What classes should I prepare for the most? I've heard some can be quite challenging. Can anyone give me some insight, please?

Yo, peeps! What are some of the hardest universities in the U.S. to get into? Like, which ones have the most competitive admissions? Kinda stressed out thinking about it, but gotta know. So, thanks in …

Hey everyone, I'm just trying to wrap my head around the lay of the land. So, what are generally considered the hardest universities academically in the U.S? I'd be really interested to know. Thanks!

Keeping an open mind about studying anywhere, so what are some of the hardest universities to get into worldwide? Just curious about how challenging the application processes are from an international …

Hey there! I'm interested in University of South Carolina and plan to participate in Greek life. Anyone able to shed some light on which sororities are considered the most selective or hardest to get …

I'm applying to Columbia University next year and I'm already brainstorming about sorority life. Could anyone share experiences or thoughts on which are considered the hardest sororities to get into t …

So, I've known for a while that I'd really like to go the military route. However, I'm told that some senior military universities are quite challenging. Does anyone have any information on which ones …

Hey everyone, I'm considering pursuing a nursing degree at Niagara University. Can anybody here speak to the difficulty of this program? What's the general consensus on the hardest semester for this p …

Hey guys! Columbia University definitely sounds like a dream, but I've heard certain schools within Columbia have such low acceptance rates, they could get even scarier. Can anyone tell me about these …

Hello! I'm considering applying to a Russell Group university. I know they're all kinda prestigious, but do the admission requirements differ that much amongst them? If they do, which ones would you s …

Howdy! I'm a Texan and would love to remain in my home state for college. So, which public colleges in Texas are known to have the most rigorous admission processes? I'm not scared of a challenge and …

Hey all, I was looking at Business Insider's list of the hardest colleges to get into. Has anyone used this as a resource when applying? How accurate do you think it is when considering your applicati …

Hey! I've been hearing tales about how Calculus 2 is one of the hardest math classes in college. Is there anyone at college level who can verify this? What are some topics covered that make it so chal …