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Which branch of the military is considered 'the nicest'?

Here's the deal: I'm thinking about enlisting after high school but have heard contrasting narratives about the different branches. Is there a branch deemed to be the 'nicest' in terms of how they tre …

a year ago

What's the Hardest College to Get Into by State?

This is probably a tricky one, but does anyone have a resource or list that shows the hardest college to get into by state? Maybe a college finder or something? Just trying to get an idea of what I mi …

a year ago

Which AP Test is the Hardest According to College Confidential?

Hi all, I've seen a lot of differing opinions on this, but I was wondering if there's a general consensus over at College Confidential about the hardest AP tests. Do people generally agree with the Co …

a year ago

What are considered the hardest majors to pursue in college?

As a high school junior starting to plan ahead, I'm trying to get an idea of what I'm in for in terms of rigorous academics. Can anyone share what they know about the most challenging majors available …

a year ago

Difficulty of AP Exams

Does anyone know which AP exams are considered the toughest according to College Board? I want to balance my schedule by avoiding stacking too many difficult ones in a single year.

a year ago

Acceptance rates at world's toughest colleges?

I'm trying to gauge my chances here, does anyone know of the top-notch universities with the lowest acceptance rates? I mean, I know it's gonna be crazy low specially for a high-achieving student like …

a year ago

Study and grade management in challenging universities

Hey, I'm quite curious, how challenging exactly is it to maintain good grades at a super tough uni? I've always been told that once you're in, the real battle starts. So, if any of you are in top-tier …

a year ago

Academic Rigor and Getting a Good Grade

Hoping to get some input from you all about this. I'm curious about which schools are known to be the hardest to get a good grade at. Here's hoping for some insight into the academic culture and any e …

a year ago

Hardest universities to get accepted into in each US state

Hi guys, I've been thinking about my college applications and just wondering - what are commonly considered the most difficult universities to get into in each state in the US? As a junior trying to f …

a year ago

Difficulty in Degree Acquisition

Hello there! I've been trying to figure out which universities are known for being difficult to earn a degree from? How much does the difficulty of obtaining a degree generally correlate with the pres …

a year ago

Is getting into a Cali college tough?

Hi all, I've always been a California dreamer and was wondering: what are the hardest universities to get into in California in terms of tough entry requirements?

a year ago

Hardest Majors in College

I'm in the stage of exploring my options for college majors. I've heard some can be pretty intense. Anyone can tell me what are considered the hardest studies in university based on workload and conce …

a year ago

What are some of the hardest public universities to get into?

Hey, I've been researching colleges for quite a bit and I've come across a ton of info about private schools. But, I want to broaden my options with some public ones too. What are some of the notoriou …

a year ago

What's the difficulty of Nursing Informatics at Walden University?

Hi everyone, I'm considering pursuing a degree in Nursing Informatics. Walden University is on my list but I've heard mixed reviews about the complexity of the courses, especially in this specific fie …

a year ago

Grueling College Majors

I'm considering a lot of factors for my potential major and I want to know what I'm getting into. Could anyone share a list or their own experiences about the 8 hardest majors in college?

a year ago

Drake University: The toughest courses?

Hey! I'm set to start at Drake University this fall, and I'm a bit jittery. I've read a lot about the academic intensity there, but I want to know: what courses do students typically find the hardest? …

a year ago

Hardest courses: the world's top universities

Hello folks, I'm curious about something. Are certain courses universally acknowledged as the most challenging in the world's top universities? If you've had any experiences or heard of particularly t …

a year ago

Toughest courses at the University of Alabama?

Hi everyone, junior here, thinking about applying to the University of Alabama. I've heard some classes there can be pretty tough. Which ones might catch me off guard in terms of difficulty?

a year ago

150 hardest SAT math problems vs College Panda - which is better?

Yo guys, I'm prepping for the SAT and I’m particularly worried about the Math section. I've heard about the book '150 Hardest Sat Math Problems' and also about the College Panda series. Between the tw …

a year ago

US Military Branch Popularity?

I've been thinking about joining the military but I'm not sure which branch. I'm wondering if there's a poll or study out there that indicates which US military branch is generally considered the best …

a year ago
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