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Easiest Military Branch to Enlist In

I've been considering enlisting after graduating high school, but I'm honestly not sure where to start. Does anyone know which military branch might be the easiest to enlist in? Or what are the differ …

a year ago

Question Regarding UCLA Out-of-State Tuition

Howdy fellow students! I'm thinking about applying to UCLA but being out-of-state has me a bit concerned about tuition. Could someone who's been through the process explain how the out-of-state tuitio …

a year ago

Understanding the military academy nomination process

Hey all, I've been contemplating applying to a military academy but can't wrap my head around the nomination process. Can anyone break it down for me? What steps should I be prepared for?

a year ago

Can anyone explain the main differences between the military branches?

Hi there! I've just started researching the military as a possible path after high school (my uncle was a Marine and it's always been in the back of my mind). But, it's hard to find breakdowns of the …

a year ago

Considering the military for cyber warfare, which branch would be best?

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about joining the military after high school because I'm super into cyber warfare. Does anyone have any advice on which branch would be optimal for this? I've heard a bit ab …

a year ago

Understanding My GPA

Hey folks! I'm trying to figure out how my GPA stacks up. Mine is currently sitting at 2.3, and I'm not entirely sure where that puts me. What grade percentage does a 2.3 GPA correspond to, generally …

a year ago

Concerned about Out of State Tuition for University of Kansas

Hey Y'all! I'm an out-of-state student seriously considering University of Kansas. However, I'm not sure about the out of state tuition. How much more does an out-of-state student typically pay? Is th …

a year ago

Grades to GPA Conversion

Hey, I just got an 84 in my Chem class - kinda disappointed. Any idea what this equals on the standard 4.0 GPA scale? I'm assuming it’s a B, right?

a year ago

How does the US Navy fit into the military branch hierarchy?

Hi all! I've been doing some research before I commit to anything after graduation, and the Navy has caught my interest. I'm pretty sure about it being a branch of the military but could anyone clarif …

a year ago

Does a 1470 SAT score give me a good chance for scholarship?

Hi all, I got a 1470 on my SAT. I'm starting to look into scholarships and was curious, could this score make me a competitive candidate for scholarships? Thanks for any assistance.

a year ago

Nomination from the President for a Military Academy

Hey guys, I've seen something about a Presidential nomination for military academy applicants and I'm really curious. What's up with that and how does one go about it?

a year ago

Navigating Military Terminology

Hey there, while doing some research for my potential military career, I stumbled across a lot of military abbreviations. Can anyone explain what some of the common abbreviations for the military bran …

a year ago

Which branch of the military is considered most dangerous?

Hey guys, I've been considering enlisting after graduation. I'm trying to get an idea of all aspects of each branch, including potential risk factors. I've heard some are more dangerous than others, b …

a year ago

GPA Requirements at CU?

Wondering if anyone has an insight on what sort of GPA University of Colorado is looking for? I'm vying for Boulder, just slightly nervous about my GPA and acceptance rate.

a year ago

What are the SAT scores like for American University?

Hi folks, I'm looking into American University and was wondering, what's the general SAT score range for admitted students? I'm just trying to have a better understanding of my chances for admission. …

a year ago

Figuring Out My Grade

Hey, I'm not exactly a pro when it comes to understanding grading scales. Just recently, I got back an exam and my score was 60 out of 100. It'd be really helpful if someone can tell me what the lette …

a year ago

Minnesota University vs. Macalester College?

I'm currently trying to decide between Minnesota University and Macalester College. Can anyone here help breakdown the pros and cons of each school? I want to major in Economics, if that helps. Also, …

a year ago

Which is the largest private university in the US?

I was discussing with my friends about the largest private universities in the US and we all had different thoughts. Can anyone here put an end to our debate and clarify which is truly the largest pri …

a year ago

Question about the location of Penn State

Hey, I'm considering applying to Penn State but I'm a little confused about its location. Could anyone let me know exactly which town Penn State University is located in? Is the town good for students …

a year ago

You guys know the average SAT for Northeastern?

Hi there! I'm thinking about applying to Northeastern but want to be sure my SAT scores are aligned with their average. Would anyone know what that typically looks like?

a year ago
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