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Hi there! I wanted to ask if the College of the Holy Cross offers athletic scholarships. I'm a high school athlete and hoping to lessen the financial burden on my family with potential scholarships. A …

Hi everyone! I'm preparing for the SAT and I'm a bit nervous about it. How long does the entire SAT experience last, from the moment you arrive at the test center until you're done with the test? Also …

Hey fellow students! I'm taking the AP European History exam this year and I'm a bit nervous. Do you guys have any tips, study resources, or strategies that have worked well for you in preparing for t …

Hi there, I'm a junior currently researching colleges, and I came across Gordon College. Can anyone share their opinions on Gordon College's overall ranking and reputation? Is it respected in the acad …

Hi everyone! I was recently accepted to Illinois Tech and need to figure out financial aid. Does anyone have any experience in dealing with their financial aid office or any tips that might be helpful …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've decided that I want to pursue a career in nursing. I've been researching nursing programs and University of Missouri St. Louis popped up on my radar. Can …

Hey everyone, I'm pretty set on applying to Temple University this upcoming fall. What are the application requirements for Temple? Just trying to make sure I don't miss anything important!

Hi everyone! I'm a junior trying to gauge where I stand in the college application process. I was wondering what the average ACT score is for most colleges, particularly for competitive ones? Thanks i …

Hey folks, I'm looking into colleges with a mix of academics and athletics. I've been researching Division 2 schools and was curious about how many there are. Can anyone help me out with this info?

Hi all! It's always been my dream to attend Columbia University, but I want to make sure I'm a strong candidate. Can anyone share the average ACT score of applicants they accept? It would really help …

Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and Penn State is one I'm really excited about. I wanted to ask if anyone has any information about their SAT requirements. Any insight would be su …

Hey guys, so I got a 1590 on my SAT and I'm considering taking the ACT as well. Does anyone know what a 1590 SAT score would approximately convert to on the ACT? Thanks in advance!

Hey, I'm in the process of asking for teacher recommendations, and I see an option to waive my right to access the letter. What does this mean and should I select this option?

Hi guys! I've recently stumbled upon the Inspirit AI summer program and it seems like it could be a really cool opportunity. Has anyone here participated in this program before? If so, could you share …

Hey, can anyone give me some information about the variety and success of sports teams at Stanford University? I'm thinking about applying and I want to get involved in athletics during college.

I keep hearing the term 'admitted' in the context of college admissions. Can someone explain exactly what it means and how it's different from being 'accepted'? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I've been researching biomedical engineering programs, and I came across Boston University. I've seen some conflicting rankings, though. Could someone with experience in the program or k …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about online degree programs lately. I'm curious about the University of Texas El Paso's online options. Can anyone let me know what kind of …

I've been looking into UC Berkeley, but I'm a little concerned about the crime rate around campus. How safe do students actually feel there? Are there any specific areas that I should avoid?

Hey everyone, I'm really into field hockey and I'm trying to find out which colleges in Massachusetts have the best field hockey teams. Does anyone know where I could find up-to-date information on Ma …