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Can someone clarify, is Mississippi State the same as Ole Miss?

Hey folks, I'm revising my college list and ran into some confusion. I heard two names being tossed around: Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Are they the same school, or is this an apples-to-oranges co …

2 years ago

Implications of a 2.98 GPA for college application?

Hey peeps! So I've got a 2.98 GPA atm and I'm kinda freaking out. Is it super low for college applications? Like, honestly, how bad is it? And is there still some time to boost it or am I done for?

2 years ago

Demographic breakdown at Cal State Fullerton

Hi all! I'm a firm believer that a diverse environment enriches education. With that being said, I'm looking at Cal State Fullerton as a prospective school. Can someone share insight into the student …

2 years ago

Stanford's Location in California?

Hey community! I've always heard about Stanford and it's now on my college list. Can someone highlight where exactly in California it's located and how the area around it is?

2 years ago

Samford College Location?

Hello, I've been researching Samford College as a potential option. I'm a little out of the loop regarding where it's located though. Can someone please share some insights on this? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

What's the deal with the National Guard?

Hey folks! As I'm exploring my post-high school options, I've been trying to understand more about the military. Specifically, I'm curious about the National Guard. I've heard about it, but what does …

2 years ago

Military branches suitable for women

Hi there, I'm a female high school junior and I might be interested in joining the military. I was just wondering though— are there certain branches that are more popular or comfortable for women? Any …

2 years ago

How to convert 2.8 GPA to percentage?

Hey guys, I'm a little confused about my GPA and its conversion to percentage. I currently have a 2.8 GPA, but I'm not sure how that works out percentage wise. Is there like a reliable method or conve …

2 years ago

Confused about military special forces

Yo, I'm super interested in the military, but I'm really curious about the special forces. Like, I know that each branch has its own special forces, but how do they differ between branches? What sort …

2 years ago

Identifying the Right Military Branch to Join

Hey everyone, I'm seriously considering the military as a potential pathway after graduation. But I'm having a hard time figuring out what branch I'd best fit into. How does one go about choosing the …

2 years ago

Benefits between military branches

Yo, so I've been researching a lot on the military branches and can't make up my mind on the one to join. Surprisingly, I'm really stuck on how each branch performs physical training (PT). Does anyone …

2 years ago

Looking for information on 'easier' Military branches

Hey everyone, a college education isn't my only option right now. I'm looking into the military as another potential path. Does anyone have any insight into which military branches might be easier to …

2 years ago

What's the easiest US military branch to join?

Hi guys, I'm looking for some guidance here. Instead of the college route, I'm considering enlisting in the military. Does anyone know which US military branch has the reputation for being the easiest …

2 years ago

Is there really a 7th branch in the military?

Hey guys, a bit stressed out here. I've been thinking about lots of stuff, and joining the military instead of going to college is one of them. But while researching, I came across some posts mentioni …

2 years ago

Howard or Spelman: Can't Decide

Hey community, I seriously can't decide between Howard and Spelman. Both seem to have great programs and community. Can you provide me with any experiences or insights into these two HBCUs that might …

2 years ago

Search for colleges in Bowling Green, Ohio

Hey guys, I'm looking to broaden my college search into Bowling Green, Ohio. Can anyone share their thoughts or experiences with colleges in this region?

2 years ago

Need some tips on college comparison

Hi everyone, I'm struggling a bit with comparing my college options. Have you guys found any effective strategies or tools like College Simply that can help me better compare and decide? Thanks!

2 years ago

Cal State Fullerton's demographics?

Hey people, I'm considering applying to Cal State Fullerton but I'm curious as to what the campus demographics look like? Anybody have insight on the diversity there?

2 years ago

Anoka Hennepin Community College - Yay or Nay?

Hi everyone! I'm trying to figure out my post-graduation steps and I'm leaning towards community college due to financial reasons. Has anyone gone to Anoka Hennepin Community College or know someone w …

2 years ago

Confused: UMich vs OSU

Okay peeps, here's the situation. I'm kinda stuck between UMich and OSU and I really don't know where to go. They both have strong programs for my major, but it's the other stuff - vibe, community, op …

2 years ago
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