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Navigating the Admissions for Competitive Public Universities

I'm really aiming to go to a top-notch public university but I know these can be some of the toughest to get into. In your experience, what is the hardest public university to gain admission to? By 'h …

a year ago

Air Force vs. Army - What are the key differences?

Hey all! I've been thinking about a military career after I graduate high school—specifically either the Army or the Air Force. Can anyone share insights on each branch's unique aspects and roles? Wha …

a year ago

Post-HS Decisions: Reserve vs. Full-time Military Service?

Hi, I'm starting my college search but am also considering joining the military. I'm especially thinking about the reserves. Can anyone explain the main differences between the reserves and regular se …

a year ago

Looking for Insights on University Majors

Hey guys! I'm trying to plan my future a little bit and I'm curious, what is generally considered the 'hardest' major at a university? I know 'hardest' will vary for each person and their strengths, b …

a year ago

Searching for the rigorous college majors

Hello, I am trying to decide on a major and I would like to challenge myself. What do you guys think is the hardest major in university, and why it's considered tough?

a year ago

Need advice on the most competitive universities

Hey folks, I am a junior thinking about where to send my applications next year. I have been told that some schools are notorious for being ultra-competitive. What's the consensus on the hardest unive …

a year ago

Exploring future options: Differences in Military Branches?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior who's considering military service after graduation. Does anyone have comparative insights on the different branches of combat in the U.S. Military? Like, what t …

a year ago

Why do the different branches of U.S. military have different names for their members?

I find it slightly confusing that each branch of the military has distinct names for their members (like soldiers, sailors, airmen). Is there a historical or maybe even functional reason behind this? …

a year ago

Toughest University to Enter in South Korea

Hi everyone, I'm interested in the Korean culture and considering doing my undergrad there. Just curious, which South Korean universities are notoriously hard to get admitted to and why?

a year ago

Can service members in different military branches get married?

I heard about inter-service marriages between folks from different branches of the military, and it got me wondering. Is this allowed? If so, are there any restrictions or special regulations? I'm jus …

a year ago

Ranking of the hardest university degrees?

Hey everyone, I am thinking ahead about my university path and I was wondering if there is any sort of list or maybe a ranking of university degrees by their difficulty? Obviously it depends on indivi …

a year ago

What are some of the hardest university classes?

Hi there, I've always had this curiosity about academic rigor at universities. I'm not afraid to take on challenging classes, but I'm interested to know what have you heard or experienced as the tough …

a year ago

List of hardest majors in university, anyone?

Hey, I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to major in. I'm curious - what are the hardest majors out there in university? Why do you think they’re considered the most c …

a year ago

World's most competitive colleges to get into - Can someone share a list?

I'm trying to set some long-term goals for myself, and for that, I want to know which colleges I should be aiming for. Does anybody have information on the top 10 hardest colleges to get into globally …

a year ago

Toughest colleges to crack worldwide

Which colleges around the world are the toughest to get into? like, taking into account acceptance rates, requirements, etc.

a year ago

What benefits does each U.S. military branch offer?

So, I've been thinking about serving in the military after high school, but I'm unsure about which branch would be the best fit for me. Like, what are the different benefits offered by each one? Which …

a year ago

What are the various ASVAB score requirements for each branch of the U.S. military?

Hey guys, I'm considering the military as an option after graduation, and I know that the ASVAB is a critical part of the process. I'm trying to understand more about the diversity of branches, but I' …

a year ago

Lowest acceptance rates in US universities?

I'm just a junior right now, but it's crunch time for college applications! I know the Ivies and a few other schools are incredibly selective, but does anyone have a definitive list of the schools wit …

a year ago

Difficulty of Studying Music at College - How to Crack it?

So, I'm certainly considering Music as my major. The thing is, people keep mentioning that the acceptance rates for some music colleges are rock-bottom low. What colleges are these? How can I increase …

a year ago

Breaking into the Top Liberal Arts Colleges - How Hard is it Really?

Okay, so I'm pretty set on applying to liberal arts colleges but now I've stumbled upon several discussions about how certain ones are super tough to crack. Thoughts? What contributes to the difficult …

a year ago
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