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Hey folks, I'm hoping someone can clue me in. I'm considering applying to Texas A&M University, but I'm not totally sure in which town it is located. Can anyone from the Aggie community or anyone who …

Hey folks, hope you're all doing good. I just wanted to ask, if I receive an 85 on a test or assignment, what's that in terms of a letter grade? Schools seem to vary in their grading scales, so it’s a …

Hey, gang! I've been getting really stressed over my grades, and I'm trying to understand what this GPA stuff means. Can anybody break down what a 1.0 GPA actually means? What type of grades equate to …

I've chosen to stay closer to home for college, specifically around Westminster, MD. Anyone got suggestions for good colleges around the area? Open to different sizes, both public and private. Thanks!

Hey guys, potential Ram over here. The diversity aspect is quite important to me for enriching my college experience. Can anyone provide some insights into how diverse Virginia Commonwealth University …

Yo, I’m a junior interested in Vanderbilt but I'm still exploring my area of interest. I want a college that has a nice variety of majors offered. Can anyone share some insight on the different underg …

Hello folks, I’m a rising junior very much attracted to the academics at Vanderbilt but I’m also concerned about the atmosphere there. Can anyone clarify how diverse is Vanderbilt? How’s the represent …

Hey guys. I'm planning to apply to some colleges in Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas State University are both on my list. Does anyone know the major differences between the …

As I'm narrowing down my school options, I'm really interested in University of Texas. Do they have a GPA calculator available or is there a way I can calculate my GPA to align with their standards? T …

I'm really interested in nursing as a career but worried about the competitiveness of nursing school admissions. Do you guys know of any easier community colleges to get into for a nursing program?

Hey, everyone! I'm from the West Coast, but I'm seriously considering attending college on the East Coast. Can anyone provide some information or their experiences with the universities there? I'm esp …

I'm thinking about attending UNLV, but I'd like to know a bit more about the student body. Does anyone have some up-to-date info on the school's demographics? I'm pretty curious about the ethnic, geog …

Stressing out here, guys. I'm putting together a list of my top-choice colleges and part of my criteria is graduation rate. Any idea what the 4-year graduation rate is for University of Wisconsin-Madi …

I've got my eye on the University of Notre Dame and I'm curious about the school's demographics. Any insight on the diversity? I want to ensure that I'll be entering an inclusive environment that will …

Hey all, just wondering about the graduation rate at UMN. Is it high? And what does it typically suggest about a university's academic and support infrastructure?

Hi all, doing some college research here. What sort of GPA does the University of Memphis require for admissions? Is there a threshold or does it depend on other factors as well?

Hello folks, right now I'm hunting for colleges, and something that's really important to me is diversity. I've been looking into the University of Houston a lot recently. Does anyone have a sense of …

Hey guys! I'm starting my college hunt and am interested in schools located in Poughkeepsie due to family nearby. Can anyone help me and list all the universities in and around Poughkeepsie? Also, it …

I've been accepted into UIC and University of Northern Iowa, and I'm really on the fence. Opinions on UIC compared to UNI? Particularly in terms of academics, student life, future career opportunities …

How's it going? I'm a rising junior, and I'm thinking about applying to UGA. Diversity is important to me, but I've heard mixed things about UGA. Can anyone give me any insight into the level of dive …