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Looking for affordable colleges in New Jersey

Hi! I live in New Jersey and I'm trying to find affordable colleges in my state. I'm on a tight budget, so I need to be mindful of tuition costs. Any suggestions for affordable colleges in NJ with sol …

2 years ago

How to get a single dorm in college?

Hey, I'm starting college this fall, and I'm curious about the process for securing a single dorm room. I'd really prefer having my own space, but I know they aren't always easy to get. Does anyone ha …

2 years ago

Thoughts on Transferring Colleges Twice?

Unfortunately, I'm not happy with my current college, and it's already my second one. Is transferring colleges twice a bad idea? How will it look on my transcript? Any thoughts or experiences would be …

2 years ago

Best online calendars for college students?

Hey everyone, I'm an incoming college freshman and I want to stay organized with my assignments and extracurriculars. What are the best online calendars or scheduling apps that you'd recommend for col …

2 years ago

Columbia College AP Credit Policy?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in Columbia College, and I've already taken a good amount of AP classes. Does anyone know what their AP credit policy is like? Like, which AP exams do …

2 years ago

Valencia College cost and financial aid?

I've been looking into Valencia College and want to find out more about the cost of attendance. What's the average cost, and are there any financial aid opportunities or scholarships available for stu …

2 years ago

Dealing with the inability to pay for college

I'm feeling stressed because my family can't afford to pay for college. What options are available to me in terms of financial aid, scholarships, or work-study programs? How have others in a similar s …

2 years ago

Reapplying to a college after being rejected?

So, I applied to my dream college, but unfortunately, I got rejected. I've heard about people reapplying to colleges they've been rejected from after a year or so. Is that possible and what would be t …

2 years ago

Interesting college topics to write about?

I have an assignment that requires me to write about a college-related topic. Can anyone suggest interesting topics that are relevant to life in college or the college admissions process?

2 years ago

Appropriate attire for a college fair?

I'm attending a college fair in a few weeks and I'm not sure what to wear. Is there a dress code or any suggestions on what's considered appropriate attire for such events?

2 years ago

What are some top liberal arts colleges in New England?

Hey guys! I'm currently researching liberal arts colleges and I'm particularly interested in those located in New England. Can you suggest some top colleges in this area that I should look into? Thank …

2 years ago

Colleges for introverted students?

Hi all, I'm a relatively introverted, shy person searching for college recommendations that might be a good fit for me. I want to be able to make friends at college, but without feeling overwhelmed. C …

2 years ago

Cheap colleges in Boston: any lesser-known options?

Hey all, I'm searching for affordable colleges in the Boston area and I'm wondering if there are any hidden gems that maybe people don't talk about as much? Like private or public colleges that fly un …

2 years ago

Recommended environmental science colleges in California?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior from California and I'm passionate about environmental science. Can y'all recommend some colleges in CA with strong environmental science programs? Thanks in adva …

2 years ago

Colleges without an application fee?

I'm on a tight budget but still want to apply to as many colleges as I can. Are there schools that don't require an application fee? How can I find them?

2 years ago

Out of state dual credit acceptance?

I've been taking dual credit courses in my high school, and I'm wondering if out-of-state colleges generally accept these credits? If any of you have experience with this, could you please share? Are …

2 years ago

Beginning the college application process

Hey guys, I'm starting to think about applying to colleges and feeling a bit lost here. What are the first steps I should take when applying? Are there any specific resources or websites you can recom …

2 years ago

What if I chose the wrong college?

I'm about to go to college, but I have this nagging feeling that I might have chosen the wrong school. Did anyone else face a similar situation? How did you deal with it?

2 years ago

Best business colleges in California?

I want to major in business and I'm looking for good colleges for that in California. Does anybody have any recommendations for colleges with strong business programs in the state? Personal experience …

2 years ago

Considering a double major in college - any advice?

I've been thinking about doing a double major when I get to college, but I'm not sure what to expect in terms of workload and time management. Has anyone here done a double major, and could you share …

2 years ago
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