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I'm going to my first college fair soon, and I'm unsure of what's the best attire for such an event. Should I dress casually or a bit more formal? I don't want to appear overdressed, but I also want t …

I came across the University of Rochester's REMS program, and it looks intriguing. I'm curious about how competitive it is to get in. Does anyone know the acceptance rate or have any tips for applying …

Hi all, I'm planning my college applications and I need some help with selecting the right common app activities for my application. Can anyone offer some advice?

I'm considering a career as a dentist, but before I start going down that path, I want to have a clear idea of the timeline. How many years of schooling are typically required to become a dentist? I'd …

Hey guys! I know it's impossible to list every career in the world, but I was just wondering if anyone knows any resources that could help me explore a wide range of career choices. I really wanna mak …

Hello everyone! I've been trying to explore different career possibilities, and I was wondering if you guys could share some unique or unusual types of jobs that people might not know about. Thanks a …

Hi everyone! I'm looking into careers where the employer pays for the necessary training. It would be helpful to know some examples of such jobs. Can anyone give me a few ideas or point me in the righ …

Hey there! I'm planning on applying early decision or early action to some schools. Can anyone give me a rough idea of when the notification dates for ED and EA typically are? Thanks in advance!

Hey all! I'm currently doing an associate degree in science and I'm wondering what jobs I could potentially get after completing it. Does anyone have suggestions or experience with this? What occupati …

Hey fellow juniors! I've been looking into the JHU pre-med program, but I'm having a hard time finding clear details on the requirements. Can anyone help me out with what courses or extracurriculars I …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been working on my common app essay. But, I've heard that some colleges require supplementary writing too. How important are these supplementary essays in the admis …

Hello, I'm considering getting an Associate of Arts degree at my local community college after high school. What types of jobs or careers can I potentially pursue with this degree?

Hey guys! I'm a bit confused about the difference between weighted and unweighted GPAs. Could someone please help me understand which one is more important in the college application process? Also, do …

Hello, fellow applicants! I applied Early Action to the University of Michigan, and I'm getting anxious about the results. Does anyone here know when UMich typically releases their EA decisions? Thank …

Hey everyone! I was just wondering which days are big for college admissions decisions. I know there are a few days when a lot of schools release their decisions, but I'm not sure when those are. Can …

Hey! I've been trying to figure out which prerequisite classes are required for certain majors. Is there a resource out there that lists these classes or can someone give me examples for a few common …

Hey guys, I've been thinking about getting some tutoring for test prep (ACT/SAT). Has anyone here used tutoring services for this purpose? I'd love to hear your experiences and whether or not it reall …

I recently earned my associate's degree in applied science, but now I'm not completely sure what my next step should be. Do you guys have any ideas on what kinds of opportunities or further education …

I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and I've heard the Common Application makes the process a bit easier for students. Can anybody give me some examples of popular schools that accept the Common Ap …

Hi everyone, I'm currently a junior and am really interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I've started looking into colleges and was curious if anyone knows which schools have great pr …