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Advice for applying to Illinois Wesleyan University?

Hey all, I'm thinking about applying to Illinois Wesleyan University and I'd love to get some advice from people who have gone through the admissions process. What should I focus on? Any tips or thing …

2 years ago

How long does the ACT test take?

Hi there! I'm taking the ACT test soon, and I want a better understanding of how long the whole test takes from start to finish. Can anyone let me know how long it usually lasts? I want to be prepared …

2 years ago

Topics to speak about in public speaking

I'm taking a public speaking class at my high school and need to come up with a topic for my next speech. What are some interesting or relatable topics to speak about that might engage my audience?

2 years ago

How important are D2 tennis rankings when considering potential schools?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting to look into colleges with tennis programs. Can someone explain how much weight I should give to D2 tennis rankings when making my decisions? Are the rankings a goo …

2 years ago

What does 'major' mean in college?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda new to this whole college thing, and I keep hearing about 'majoring' in something. Can someone explain what that actually means, and how choosing a major works when applying to …

2 years ago

BU Hockey Coach Salary?

What's up, everyone? I know this might be a weird question, but I'm curious about the salary of BU's hockey coach. I'm considering a career in coaching and I want to get an idea of what the pay is lik …

2 years ago

Purdue Actuarial Science Program?

I've been doing some research on actuarial science programs, and Purdue seems like a good option. Is there anyone here who can provide insights on the curriculum, job placement, and overall student ex …

2 years ago

Is Stanford considered Ivy League?

Hey y'all, I've been hearing people talk about the Ivy League a lot. I know that Stanford is a prestigious school but is Stanford actually considered Ivy League? If not, are there any differences betw …

2 years ago

Math program at Howard University

Hey everyone! I'm looking into Howard University as a potential college choice, mainly for their Math program. Does anyone have any insight into this department? I'd love to know about class sizes, pr …

2 years ago

PSAT vs SAT: Which should I focus on?

I'm a little bit stressed about the whole testing process. Is it more important to prep for PSAT or the actual SAT? Are there any advantages of doing well on the PSAT besides qualifying for National M …

2 years ago

How's Penn State's men's volleyball team?

Hi, I've been looking at colleges to attend and I'm really interested in the men's volleyball programs. Does anyone know anything about Penn State's men's volleyball team? How are they ranked, and wha …

2 years ago

USC's average accepted GPA?

Hello! I am interested in applying to USC and was wondering what the average GPA for accepted students is? Do they focus more on weighted or unweighted GPAs? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

Boosting my overall ACT score—suggestions?

Hello! I'm currently studying for the ACT and trying to improve my overall score. Any recommendations on the best ways to raise my ACT score, like study methods or resources? Thank you!

2 years ago

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Athletics

I'm super into sports and I'm considering applying to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. What's the athletic culture like on campus, and how do non-varsity athletes get involved, like through intramu …

2 years ago

University of Illinois locations

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to the University of Illinois and I was wondering about their various campuses. Can someone help me understand the differences between the locations and how they …

2 years ago

What is the SAT exactly?

Hi, I'm a junior, and I'm really confused about what exactly the SAT is and why it's so important for college applications. Can anyone explain this to me?

2 years ago

Experience with Colorado Boulder's computer science program?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering applying to the University of Colorado Boulder largely due to its computer science program. Does anyone have any insight or experience with their program they'd l …

2 years ago

Living at Hunter College?

Hello! I might be attending Hunter College in the fall and was wondering about living on or near campus. What are the dorms and off-campus housing options like? How's the neighborhood around the schoo …

2 years ago

UCSB Physiology Major?

Hi everyone! I'm really drawn to studying Physiology in college and I know UCSB has a strong reputation for STEM programs. Does UCSB offer a physiology major and, if so, can anyone share their experie …

2 years ago

SDSU Exercise Science Program?

Hey! I'm really interested in studying exercise science at SDSU, but I haven't found a lot of details about the program. Has anyone had any experience with it or know about the quality of the program?

2 years ago
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