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What opportunities does a 35 on the ACT open for me?

I just got my ACT results back and scored a 35 (super excited!). What kind of doors can this score open for me in terms of colleges and scholarships?

a year ago

What does a 1390 SAT score signify?

Hey everyone! So recently, my SAT scores came in, and my score was a 1390. I know it's not a 'perfect' score, but I'm still not sure where I fit in the grand scale of things. Can anyone tell me what p …

a year ago

Confused about the different branches in the U.S. Military.

Hello guys, I'm a junior in high school thinking about my future a lot these days. The idea of joining the military is really appealing to me, as I feel I could benefit from the structure, discipline, …

a year ago

UCF vs FSU: Which one to choose?

Hey guys, I'm torn between UCF and FSU and I'm not sure which one is better for me. If anyone could provide some insight into the student life, academic programs, and overall experience at both univer …

a year ago

Duke University - Help Finding its Location!

Hello fellow students, I'm really interested in Duke University but for some strange reason, I couldn't remember where it's exactly located. Can someone remind me in what city Duke is located? Thanks …

a year ago

Understanding the Different Military Branches

Hope somebody can help answer this, but I been trying to figure out the difference between the various branches of the U.S. military. Could somebody break it down for me?

a year ago

Acceptance Rate for Lamar University

Hey there! I've been looking into Lamar University. Anybody knows what the acceptance rate is there? Is it super competitive?

a year ago

GPA Scale for Virginia Tech?

Hi guys. So, I'm thinking of applying to Virginia Tech next year. I'm clueless about their GPA scale though. Does anyone know how the GPA scaling system works at VT? Is it any different from the typic …

a year ago

What kind of questions do they ask during a military academy nomination interview?

I'm in the process of applying for a military academy and I heard there's an interview as a part of the nomination process. What sort of questions do they ask? How should I prepare?

a year ago

Smallest Military Branch?

Hi everyone, I'm curious about the relative size of the different branches of the military. Can anyone tell me which is considered the smallest?

a year ago

Specifics about Providence College GPA

Yo, peeps! Trying to figure out my college game here. I've been considering Providence College and just how competitive I need to be. Can anyone tell me what looks good GPA-wise? And how heavily do th …

a year ago

Military academy congressional nomination process - how does it work?

I'm a junior, and I've been thinking pretty seriously about applying to a military academy. But, the congressional nomination part of the process is kind of confusing. Can someone explain it to me? An …

a year ago

Switching Military Branches As An Officer

Sup guys. So, I'm a Junior in highschool, and I'm really drawn to the military path. One question I can't seem to get an answer to though—is it possible for an officer to switch from one branch to ano …

a year ago

The Structure of the Military: How are the branches organized?

I'm just a bit confused by the structure of the US military. I've heard people talk about different 'branches', but what does this mean exactly? How are these branches organized and how do they intera …

a year ago

What's in a nomination letter for a military academy?

Hi guys, I'm trying to get a nomination for a military academy and heard I'll need a strong letter. Can anyone either point me to some good sample nomination letters or share some tips for writing a p …

a year ago

Pros and Cons of Private Colleges in Maryland?

Hey there, I'm considering attending a private college in Maryland. Can anyone share some insights about them? What do you love or not love about these institutions? I'm especially interested in heari …

a year ago

Colleges in Joplin Missouri?

Hi guys, I'm currently a junior and I'm trying to stay local for college. Anyone know of any good colleges or university in the Joplin, Missouri area?

a year ago

UCLA vs UCSD: Help me decide!

Hi y'all, I got acceptance letters from both UCLA and UCSD. I'm ecstatic and overwhelmed. Could some current or former students share their experiences with the high-quality education, research opport …

a year ago

Georgia Tech applicants, what's the GPA?

Georgia Tech is on my radar, but I'm wondering about the GPA needed for admission. Anyone have an idea? I'd like to evaluate my chances.

a year ago

Decision Dilemma - University of Michigan or Michigan State?

Guys, I'm stuck! I've got acceptances from both UMichigan and Michigan State. Can someone here who's attended either give me insights on the pros and cons for both? The course I'm considering is Compu …

a year ago
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