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Community college vs junior college: What's the difference?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and starting to research college options. I've heard people use the terms 'community college' and 'junior college' interchangeably, but is there an actual difference between …

2 years ago

Exploring College Guidance Consultants

Hello everyone! I was thinking about seeking help from a college guidance consultant during my application process. Can anyone share their experiences working with a college guidance consultant or pro …

2 years ago

How to Transfer from NYU to Columbia University?

Hi everyone! So, I'm currently at NYU but I realized I might prefer Columbia University. For those who have successfully transferred from NYU to Columbia, can you please share your experience and any …

2 years ago

OSU Pre-Med Requirements: Any Tips?

I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to research pre-med programs. Does anyone know about the pre-med requirements at Ohio State University (OSU)? How can I best prepare myself for them during m …

2 years ago

UNC Chapel Hill Pre-med Acceptance Rate: Is it Hard to Get In?

Hi folks! I'm considering applying to UNC Chapel Hill for their pre-med program. I've heard it's a great program, but does anyone know how hard it is to get in? What's the acceptance rate, and any tip …

2 years ago

Top universities with medical programs?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior starting to think about colleges and I'm interested in pursuing medicine. Can anyone give me a list of top universities with strong medical programs? Any details …

2 years ago

UCLA Premed Ranking

Hi! I'm a high school junior looking to apply to pre-med programs soon. Does anyone know how UCLA's pre-med program ranks compared to other top schools? I want to make sure I'm aiming high!

2 years ago

Associates of Arts Degree - Pros and Cons

I'm currently considering pursuing an Associates of Arts degree, but I'm wondering what the degree is really good for. Can anyone give me advice about job prospects and potential areas of work? Thanks …

2 years ago

What jobs can I get with an Associate degree?

Hey everyone! So, I'm about to start working on my Associate degree and I was curious about what type of jobs might be available for me once I'm done. Any suggestions on good jobs I can get with an AA …

2 years ago

Purple Preview at Northwestern

I've been looking into Northwestern and I came across their Purple Preview program. Can anyone share their experience attending it, and any tips for making the most of the visit?

2 years ago

How to self-study for AP exams?

Hey folks, I want to self-study for a few AP exams my school doesn't offer. Can anyone explain what exactly 'self-study' means in this context and how to go about creating a study plan? I'd appreciate …

2 years ago

Colleges with strong figure skating clubs/teams?

Hey everyone! I'm a competitive figure skater and would love to continue skating in college. Can anyone suggest colleges with great figure skating clubs or teams? Looking for schools with figure skati …

2 years ago

Differences between an Electrical Apprentice and an Electrical Engineer?

I'm considering a future career in the electrical field, and I've come across terms like 'electrical apprentice' and 'pre-requisite'. What's the difference between becoming an electrical apprentice an …

2 years ago

UCSB Pre-med Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate for UCSB's pre-med program? I've heard it's pretty good, but I'm not sure how tough it is to get in. Also, any recommendations on how t …

2 years ago

Lafayette Regular Decision Release Date?

Hey guys, I applied to Lafayette College for regular decision and I was wondering if anyone knows when they usually release decisions? I don't want to miss the email, so it'd be great if y'all can sha …

2 years ago

Jobs with a fine arts associate degree?

I'm really into fine arts, and I'm considering getting an associate degree in fine arts after high school. What kind of jobs can I expect with this degree? Any advice or personal experiences would be …

2 years ago

When are Early Decision release dates typically?

Hi! I plan on applying Early Decision, and I'm just wondering when the typical release dates are for ED decisions. Can anyone give me an approximate timeline? Thanks!

2 years ago

When do Marquette Early Action decisions come out?

Hey, I'm planning to apply for Marquette's Early Action program. Anyone has an idea when they usually release their decisions? Thanks for any information about the timeline!

2 years ago

How to research American University's Class of 2027?

Hi folks! I'm planning on applying to American University next year and was hoping to find out more about their incoming class statistics. How can I get information on the Class of 2027 for American U …

2 years ago

Exploring different career choices before college

I'm a junior, and I have no idea what I want to major in or do for a career. What's a good way to explore different fields of jobs and career choices before I start applying to colleges?

2 years ago
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