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Hi everyone! I'm looking at Colby-Sawyer as a potential school to apply to, but I'm not sure how much I should care about its ranking. Can anyone tell me if the ranking has any actual impact on the ex …

I'm very interested in studying ecology and evolutionary biology, and I've been looking at Northern Arizona University's (NAU) program. Does anyone have any experience or insights about the program? H …

Hi, I heard that you can get an ACT test fee waiver if you meet certain criteria. Does anyone know what those criteria are or how I can apply for it? Thanks for any guidance you can provide!

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to the University of Texas at El Paso. What's the acceptance rate there? Is it pretty competitive, or more lenient with admissions?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior trying to figure out how ACT scores work. What are they scored out of, and how is the composite score calculated? Also, how important are individual section scores for colle …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior researching engineering programs, and I came across UNC Asheville. Can anyone shed some light on their engineering program in terms of its reputation an …

How competitive are the athletics at the University of Northern Iowa? I'm interested in joining some sports teams, but I want to know what level of commitment is expected. Can anyone share their exper …

Hi fam, I'm a junior and I've heard that strong letters of recommendation can make a big difference when applying to college. Any advice on how to build relationships with teachers and ask for powerfu …

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I just got my first SAT scores back. To help narrow down my college list, I'm curious about the typical SAT score ranges for various colleges. Are there any resour …

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about attending Georgia Southern University for psychology next year. Can anyone tell me about the program and its reputation, the quality of the courses and faculty, and op …

Hey guys, I'm curious about the size of UT Arlington's campus. Could anyone give me an idea of how big the campus is? Is it easy to navigate and get around? Are there shuttle services or other means o …

I'm seriously considering applying for Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California, but I want to know more about job placements after graduation. How well do USC's MechE grads far …

Hi! I'm currently a high school junior, and I'm researching SUNY Old Westbury. Can anyone share the most recent acceptance rate for the school? Just trying to get an idea of how selective it is. Thank …

I'm a junior and a competitive lacrosse player who's looking to join an NCAA Division II women's lacrosse team in college. What are some of the top programs in terms of player development, coaching, a …

I'm considering taking AP Chem next year, but I've heard it's notoriously difficult. For those who have taken the class, was it worth it? Did it help strengthen your college applications or were there …

Just got my ACT score back and got a 34! Pretty excited, but I'm not sure how this score compares to others. Can anyone tell me the percentile for a 34 on the ACT? Thanks!

Hey everyone! So I've heard about some colleges accepting peer recommendations. What exactly is a peer recommendation, and under what circumstances should I consider asking a friend to write one for m …

I'm looking into LaRoche University and I'm curious about their athletics. What's the overall sports scene like, and are any specific sports particularly strong at LaRoche? Thanks in advance!

I've been looking into Regis College as a potential school to apply to next year, but I'm curious about its enrollment. Can someone give me an idea of how many students attend this college and what th …

Hi there, I'm enrolled in AP Seminar and wanted to know if anyone had any info on how the exam is scored. I know there's a calculator for other AP exams, but I couldn't find one for AP Seminar. Any gu …