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Hi folks! I'm a high school junior who is quite passionate about becoming a veterinarian. I recently discovered there are direct entry veterinary programs out there. Do any of you have experience with …
Hey, I'm trying to plan out my high school and college courses, and I want to make sure I'm covering the usual med school prerequisites. Can anyone help provide a list of those typical prerequisites? …
I'm a junior, and I've been stressing over whether I should take the SAT or ACT. How did you guys decide which one to take, or did you take both? Any advice is much appreciated!
Hey there! If I get my associate degree in science, what kind of job opportunities can I expect afterwards? I want to make sure I have a solid plan once I graduate.
I've been exploring different high school options, and I came across the term 'vocational high school'. Could someone please explain what vocational high schools are and what kind of programs they off …
Hello everyone, I've been considering taking a gap year after high school before applying to college. Has anyone here done that? If so, what was your experience like and how did it affect your college …
Hi there! I've been hearing about something called a decision calendar. Can someone fill me in on how it works? Is it like an official timeline for decision releases, or just a way for students to pla …
Hi guys! Can someone tell me when Stanford typically releases their admissions decisions? Is there a specific date or time I should be aware of? Thanks!
Hey there! I'm a junior and starting to think about college finances. When are scholarship applications usually due? Is now a good time to start applying for scholarships or should I wait until senior …
Hey everyone! So, I was just wondering if getting a few Bs in college is considered terrible? I'm trying to maintain a high GPA, but sometimes I struggle in a few classes. How much do these Bs matter …
Could anyone recommend some of the best colleges for studying special education? I'm really passionate about this field and would like to know which schools have strong programs.
Hey y'all! I've heard of something called STEM Signing Day but don't know much about it. Can someone please explain to me what it is, how to participate, and its benefits? I'm really interested in pur …
Hey everyone! I recently applied to Cornell as an early decision applicant. The anxiety is killing me, and I was wondering if anyone knew when the early decision results typically come out for Cornell …
I've been hearing about vocational schools lately and I'm curious. Can someone help me understand what they are, their purpose, and the difference between them and traditional colleges?
Hey everyone, I'm considering a career in welding and I was wondering if an apprenticeship is usually required to become a welder? Does anyone have any experience or advice about this? Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused. I've heard people using the phrases 'degree grad' and 'degree graduate.' Are they the same thing, or is there a difference between the two? I want to make sure I understa …
I was recently waitlisted at one of my dream schools and I'm not sure how optimistic I should be about eventually being accepted. What are the general chances of being accepted after being placed on t …
Hey guys! I'm really interested in mechanical engineering as a potential major, but I'm a little bit lost about the schooling process. Can anyone help me understand the typical path to a degree in mec …
Hi everyone, as a junior starting to think about applying to colleges, I'm realizing that there are so many different types of colleges out there! Can someone break down the major categories of colleg …
I'm planning on applying to some UC schools and am wondering if they have a rolling admissions policy. Please let me know to help with my application timeline! Thanks!