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Hey everyone, I'm applying to both JMU and University of Virginia, and I'm kinda stuck deciding which I like better. Did any of you have to make a similar decision? Can you share your factors based on …

Hi everyone, I'm in a tough spot here. I live in Indiana and I can't choose between IU and Purdue. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about these two schools? Specifically interested in t …

Hey everyone, I just got my paper back and scored a 95. It's a very high score, but I'm confused whether it counts as an A. Do different schools have differing grading scales? How does your school cat …

Hi there, so I'm having a hard time deciding between Iowa State and the University of Iowa. Can anyone who has experience with either (or both!) school tell me about the student life, academics, and o …

Hey y'all, I'm looking to stay in New Jersey for college but also trying to be thrifty. Any recommendations on inexpensive colleges in the Garden State?

Hey guys! I know this isn't directly about college fees or cost but it's equally important. I’m interested in BU and looking at their admission requirements, I'm kinda confused about their GPA scaling …

Hello folks, currently a high school junior here with a growing interest in the military life after graduation. I know each military branch has its own unique roles, but does anyone know which branch …

What's up everyone? Heading into senior year, I've been contemplating joining the military rather than going straight to college. I've heard that certain branches get deployed first, and I'm keen to k …

Hey everyone, been thinking about joining the military, but deployment lengths are a factor for me. Just wanted to ask, does anyone knows which military branch deploys personnel the least?

Hello people, I am considering the military as a potential path after high school. However, before I set my heart on any one branch, I want to have all the information. Specifically, what military bra …

Yo! Trying to figure out my life plan here. So I live near San Francisco, and Stanford University is on my list. Can anyone tell me, how far is Stanford from the downtown SF area? I'm concerned about …

Stressed junior here. I'm trying to calculate my GPA for Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), but I'm confused about their scale. Does anyone know if RIT provides an official GPA calculator or con …

Hey everyone. I'm thinking about joining the military after high school and I heard that being deployed has certain tax benefits. Is it true that military deployment makes some or all of your income t …

Hi everyone, I'm currently a high school junior and planning on joining the military after graduation. I'm particularly interested in Seminole County, FL's property tax exemption for deployed military …

Hey, I know this might sound a bit odd, but I'm looking for universities with the highest acceptance rates. I've had a bit of a rough patch in high school and my grades aren't top-notch, so I need to …

So, I've been looking into George Washington University, and I can't seem to find clear info about their GPA scale. Is it out of 4.0 or 5.0? And how does their scale differ from standard? Any GW stude …

Hey, so the military has been on my radar for some time now, but I feel quite lost when it comes to understanding the tax implications involved. If someone could explain 'military deployment tax calcu …

Okay, so I'm finalizing my college options and honestly, my GPA isn't all that impressive. I can't be the only one in this boat right? So does anyone have suggestions on good universities with high ac …

Hey all! I'm a junior looking for opinions on attending public colleges in upstate New York. Anyone currently attending or have attended one? How was your experience? How's the academics and social li …

Hey everyone, I'm considering joining the military after high school and was wondering if someone could break down the impact on taxes for those who are deployed? I've come across terms like 'military …