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Hi folks, been thinking about enlisting in the military after graduation, particularly drawn to high-stakes, high-reward roles. Just wondering, which branch of military is typically considered the mos …

Hello folks, I'm all set to take the military path after high school and I'm looking forward to challenging myself. I wanted to ask, from your experiences, which branch of the military requires the mo …

Hey everyone! I'm pretty interested in The Citadel as it's got a strong military education focus. What I can't figure out is, which branch of the military is it actually associated with. Can anyone he …

Howdy, folks! I'm a junior from South Carolina looking at college options. Can anyone recommend a good public college in the state? Factors like tuition costs, student life, diversity, and course qual …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and a single mom. I'm considering the military as an option after high school. Does anyone know which branch might be the best fit for a single mom like me? I'm thinking abo …

Hey there, I'm considering applying to Santa Clara University and wanted to explore their major offerings. Can someone provide an overview of the breadth of majors that SCU offers? Any personal experi …

Hi folks! I'm considering Penn State and was wondering about the in-state tuition costs. How much does it typically run for an in-state resident? And how does this compare to out-of-state tuition fees …

Hey guys, I'm gearing up to try for a nomination to a military academy. I'm a bit unsure of how to go about it and could use some advice. What are your top tips or things to consider? Any advice on wh …

Hi all, I've recently been looking into possibly joining the military after graduation to serve my country and gain some real-world experience before college. I've heard about the 82nd Airborne and th …

Hey, gotta question for you guys. Got a score of 17 on my ACT, and feeling a bit deflated. Are there colleges that will still consider me with this score, or am I better off retaking? Any advice or ex …

Hey! I'm an aspiring physician seriously considering the military. So, I gotta ask – out of all the branches, which has the best reputation for its medical training and opportunities?

Hi all. I'm a junior thinking of going military after high school. Can anyone explain or provide me with a list of the branches of the military in order? Is there a hierarchy or something I should be …

Hi everyone! I was wondering how essential the role of a Senator is in the military academy nominations? Do all Senators offer this or does it vary? Your experiences and knowledge would be super usefu …

Hey there! Scratching my head a bit here. Engineering is definitely my passion and I'd love to pursue it even when I join the military. But I'm not sure which branch values engineering roles the most …

Hi, I am keen on applying to Temple University next year. Just curious to know a bit about their student demographics. Anyone have any info on the typical makeup of the student body? Cheers!

Hey guys, I've always been pretty keen on large, lively campuses and I'm considering University of Washington for that reason. Does anyone have information about the actual size of the campus and stud …

Hi everyone -- I'm considering the military after graduation but the 'fashionista' in me is curious about the different U.S. military branch uniforms. What does each one look like? Don't laugh, but a …

Hi, fellow predictors! I'm currently looking at college options. Specifically, I'm more interested in smaller public colleges cuz I feel it's a better fit for me. Anyone here have suggestions for smal …

Hello everyone, just a quick question here. I am considering the military route and I was wondering which military branch pays the most? Not that money is my only motivator but isn't it always a facto …

Hey y'all! So, I'm a high school junior seriously considering the military after graduation, but I'm a bit confused by one thing. What does it mean when people say a 'highest ranking military branch'? …