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Hey guys, so I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm wondering how scholarships work. Do colleges offer scholarships based on merit, need, or both? Are there any specific steps I need to take to ma …
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of making my college list, and I'm really interested in public colleges in New York. Can anyone share their thoughts on which public colleges in New York are considered …
Hello everyone, I'm torn between the University of North Carolina (UNC) and UCLA. Can people who've been through the same decision-making process share some factors they considered or what made them c …
Hi there! I'm starting to look into potential college options, and I'm interested in schools with large student populations. What are some of the biggest colleges in terms of student population?
I just got my ACT scores back, and I'm not super happy with the results. How many times can I retake the ACT? Is there a limit to the number of attempts allowed? Thanks for any advice!
Hey everyone! Does anyone know anything about the colleges in Gainesville, TX? As a high school junior, I'm trying to get a sense of the different schools available. Ideally, I'd love to hear about th …
Hey everyone, as a high school junior I'm starting to get serious about college applications. Does anyone know if Swarthmore has a specific GPA calculator or if they use a standard 4.0 scale? I'd like …
Hello, I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about creative writing. Are there any specific colleges that have great programs for this major? I hope to study creative writing in college and want to k …
Hey, I'm currently a junior, looking at potential colleges. I came across Bellevue University and got really interested in it. Does anyone know the GPA requirements for getting admitted to Bellevue? T …
Hey guys! I've been looking into Brown University and was wondering what kind of GPA is typically needed to have a shot at being admitted. I know it's competitive, but what range should I aim for? Tha …
Hey, y'all! I've been considering applying to Auburn University, and I'm wondering what the average ACT score is for admitted students. I want to make sure I'm competitive in the admissions process. A …
Hi all! I'm just starting to prepare for the ACT and I'm not entirely sure what a 'good' score would be. Can anyone give me some advice on what scores I should aim for to have a competitive applicatio …
Hey guys, I'm considering applying to BU and was curious about what majors are popular or well-regarded there. Could someone share some of the most popular majors or really strong programs at Boston U …
Hey everyone! Does anyone know what kind of SAT score might be needed to get into Penn State? I'm starting to research colleges and want to make sure my scores are competitive.
Hi everyone, I've heard a lot about William and Mary but I don't know where it is located. Can anyone help me out with the city and state?
Hey there! I'm looking to apply to some colleges in Utah and was wondering if anyone could recommend some good ones? I'd like to learn more about their programs and campuses, or any personal experienc …
I'm really interested in applying to Columbia University, but I've heard it's super competitive. Can anyone shed some light on how difficult it is to get in and what factors they consider the most dur …
I'm a high school junior looking into potential pre-law programs around Chesapeake, VA. Does anyone have any recommendations for colleges in the area with strong pre-law courses or opportunities?
Hi everyone! I took the PSAT a little while ago and was wondering how long it typically takes for the scores to come back. Is there any way to check the PSAT scores online before they're sent to my sc …
I have heard that some universities in the US are really big, and I'm curious about which one is the largest in terms of student population. Anyone know the answer?