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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 …

Hey guys. Just curious, suppose I do decide to join the military after graduating, what would job opportunities look like for me once I leave, as a prior military officer? Specifically, what kind of j …

Hey there, I've been thinking about joining the military after high school, it's a path I'm really considering right now. But, I've got this question on my mind, what are the jobs in the military that …

Hey! I am planning to apply to PSU and I'm a bit confused. I know that college GPA differs from high school GPA. Does anyone know how GPA is calculated at Penn State University? Do they use a unique s …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've started to look into private colleges in my home state of Indiana. Can anybody here suggest any colleges I should consider? Your help is much appreciated!

Hey, everyone, I'm struggling a bit here. I've looked up GPA calculators for a few colleges like RIT, UNH, and USF. They seem different for each university. Any tips for understanding and accurately u …

Hey all! So, the University of Pittsburgh is one of the schools I'm interested in applying to. But, I'm having trouble understanding their GPA scale. How is it different from the common 4.0 scale we u …

Hey y'all, so I'm exploring my options after high school and considering the military. I've heard there are some roles within the military that get deployed less than others. Can someone break it down …

Hi all. I'm a high school junior pondering life after graduation and the multitude of options that go with it. I've been thinking about maybe pursuing a career in the military, but I have a strong pre …

Hello there. I'm a high school junior, and the military path is becoming an increasingly attractive option for me. However, honestly speaking, I'm a bit uninformed about the financial aspects, especia …

Hey, looking into the military for after graduation. But, I have a sibling that relies on me a lot. I've heard something about using military pay for deployment child care, does anyone know if this is …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm seriously considering the military path after high school. Can anyone help me understand the pay benefits while being deployed. Like, does salary increase when you’re …

Hey, so I've been kicking around the idea of enlisting after my senior year, and I've got this burning question about it. If one's deployed with the military, does the military help to cover auto loan …

Hey, y'all! I'm toying with the idea of joining the military after I graduate, but one thing that's holding me back is this: I'm planning to leave home and rent an apartment, and I'm worried about how …

Hey peeps, so I've been looking into Old Dominion and trying to gauge my chances of getting in. Does anyone have current stats on their acceptance rate? It might help to know how competitive the appli …

Hello everyone! I've been exploring different paths after graduation and the military has come up a few times. My main concern is how it might impact my future spouse. Like, would the military cover t …