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Okay, so I'm a high school junior living in Poughkeepsie, NY. I'm starting to look at nearby colleges - not really sure what I want to study, but I lean toward the social sciences. Any suggestions to …

I'm currently a junior and thinking about the possibility of aiming for an officer's role in the military after graduation. I'd love it if anyone could give me some insight into what being a military …

I'm a junior in high school and I'm exploring a bunch of different paths for after graduation. The military is on my list but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me... So, I was wondering, if yo …

Hey everyone! Does anyone know of any good colleges in Eureka? I've only lived here a couple years, so I'm not too familiar with the higher education scene. I'm particularly interested in the humaniti …

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to stay somewhat local for college, and I'm living currently in Barstow, CA. Any recommendations on some good colleges in or around this area? Maybe ones with solid science pr …

Hi folks, I'm planning to stay in state for my undergrad (I live in Pennsylvania) and would love to explore the best universities around here. Which universities would you guys suggest are the top tie …

Hey folks, I've heard some people using a GPA calculator for Berkeley. I know Berkeley has an unique GPA system. I was just wondering if using this calculator is actually worth it? Would it give me a …

I'm a junior right now, considering different paths for post-high school life, and one of my options is the military. I've heard there are a bunch of benefits like vets benefits and discipline and car …

Ok, so I'm a high school junior and recently started thinking about the military as a post-high school option. It's not about paying for college or anything, it's more like... I feel like serving migh …

Hey everyone, I've been pondering about joining the military after high school. I've heard there are many pros, like developing discipline and getting an education. Yet, there could also be cons like …

So I've been heavily contemplating enlisting but want to gather as much info as possible before making such a major decision. It's easy to find positive points about military life, but I'm also intere …

I've been feeling a lot of pressure from my family to join the military after high school, but I'm not sure it's right for me. Are there reasons why someone shouldn't enlist in the military? What shou …

Hey there, I could really use some advice. I've been torn between going to college and joining the military after graduation. What reasons might there be for someone in high school not being able to j …

I'm torn between OSU and the University of Washington. I've applied to both, and am really struggling to make a decision. I'm interested in hearing your experiences or opinions about both colleges. If …

I'm trying to figure out my prospects for getting into a CSU school, but I'm kinda stuck on how to use the CSU GPA calculator. Can anyone give me a run-through of how to use it?

Yo, I'm trying to plan my senior year to maximize my chances of getting into CU Boulder. What are their admission requirements? Like required courses, GPA, standardized test scores?

Hey everyone, does anyone know how many recommendation letters Columbia University usually requires? Also, what kind of people should these recommendations come from—just teachers or should I try to g …

Any budding authors or journalists around here? I'm set on majoring in Writing, but struggling to know which colleges to consider. Do you guys have any personal recommendations or experiences you coul …

Hey peeps, I've got a passion for the written word, and want to improve my craft. Is there a list of colleges that have particularly strong offerings in writing courses, not just English Lit or Rhetor …

Hi folks, I'm wondering which colleges in the sphere offer significant scholarships, like full rides? I'm looking to lessen the financial burden on my family where I can. Any insight is greatly apprec …