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Best colleges for fashion design?

Hello, fellow high schoolers! I'm a junior who's really into fashion design. What are some of the top colleges for fashion design in the US?

2 years ago

Top scholarship websites?

Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for some scholarships to help me pay for college, and I was wondering if you all have any recommendations for good scholarship websites? There are so many, and I'm not su …

2 years ago

Would taking a gap year negatively impact my college admissions?

I'm considering a gap year before college to gain some work experience and pursue some personal goals. However, I'm not sure how colleges might view this. Does a gap year look bad on applications, or …

2 years ago

Are Barnard College interviews required or optional?

Hi everyone, I'm applying to Barnard College and was wondering if interviews are required or just optional? If they're optional, would it be a disadvantage to not do one? Any recent applicants have ex …

2 years ago

Good colleges in Arizona?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some recommendations for good colleges in Arizona. What are some of the top schools in the state, and what factors should I consider when choosing which ones to apply to?

2 years ago

Looking for recommendations: Criminal Justice colleges in PA?

Hello everyone! I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and would like to stay in Pennsylvania for college. Do any of you know which colleges offer strong programs in this field …

2 years ago

How do CUNY colleges rank?

Hello! I'm considering applying to some CUNY colleges, but I'm not sure which ones are the most reputable or have the strongest programs. Can anyone provide some insight into the overall ranking of CU …

2 years ago

Where to find accredited online calculus courses for college credit?

Hi everyone! So, I'm interested in taking an online calculus course for college credit, but I want to make sure it's accredited and transferable. What are some good schools or platforms that I can tru …

2 years ago

How much does 9th grade matter for college admissions?

Hey everyone, I'm a current junior and I was wondering how much my freshman year performance in high school actually matters in the eyes of college admissions officers. Is it something they even consi …

2 years ago

Feeling like I'm not smart enough for college – is this normal?

I've been feeling some serious self-doubt lately, and I'm worried I'm not smart enough to succeed in college. Has anyone else felt this way, and what did you do to overcome it?

2 years ago

Do any colleges have their own unique application system?

I'm starting to work on my college applications and noticed that most schools use the Common App, Coalition App, or the UC App. Are there any colleges out there that have their own unique application …

2 years ago

Smith College Decisions Release?

Hi! I applied to Smith College and I've been anxiously waiting for a decision. I couldn't find any specifics on when they usually release their decisions. Does anyone have any idea or previous experie …

2 years ago

What majors are ideal for becoming a lawyer?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning on going into law. What college majors would best prepare me for law school and a career as a lawyer?

2 years ago

Reapplying to a college I was previously accepted to?

Hi guys, I got accepted to a college last year but decided to take a gap year. I'm wondering if I need to reapply or if I can just defer my acceptance. What's the process like for reapplying to a coll …

2 years ago

Film making colleges in California?

I'm a high school junior super into film making and want to pursue it in college. I've been looking at colleges in California since it's the hub for the film industry and all. Any thoughts on which co …

2 years ago

Best colleges in California for Business?

Hey everyone! I'm considering pursuing a business major in college, and I'm looking into different schools. Which colleges in California have a great business program? Specific recommendations and per …

2 years ago

Balancing work and college

To those who have worked during college, how many hours did you work per week, and how did you balance work and studies? I'm trying to figure out how to juggle everything effectively.

2 years ago

Best colleges in the Carolinas for overall quality?

I've been exploring colleges in North and South Carolina for my college search, but I'm having a hard time narrowing down my options. What are some of the best colleges in the Carolinas in terms of ac …

2 years ago

What's considered a good SAT score overall?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior taking the SAT soon, and I'm wondering what would be considered a good SAT score, not just for top colleges but in general. What should I aim for to be competitive in my appl …

2 years ago

Colleges with exceptional foreign language programs?

Hi all! I'm passionate about learning new languages, and I'm wondering if you know any colleges that excel in foreign language programs? Specifically, I'm looking for schools with a wide variety of la …

2 years ago
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