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I've been thinking about taking a gap year before starting college, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Can anyone share their experiences? Is it worth it, and will colleges view it negatively when …
Hey everyone, I'm hoping to attend college in Pennsylvania but I'm on a tight budget. Can anyone recommend some affordable options within the state? Ideally, I'm looking for public colleges that don't …
Hey guys, as a junior starting to think about college costs, I'm curious about why colleges give scholarships? Is it just to help out students financially or are there other reasons behind it? Also, a …
I currently have a 3.6 GPA and I'm wondering which colleges I should target for admission. Can you suggest some schools that are a good fit for my GPA?
Hey, I'm thinking about attending a public college in PA for a more affordable education. What are some of the best public colleges in Pennsylvania for academics, campus life, and extracurriculars?
Hey everyone, I'm looking into pursuing sports medicine in college and was wondering if anyone could recommend some colleges with strong sports medicine programs? I really want to work with athletes a …
Hey, everyone! I'm interested in knowing what colleges are considered the best in Philadelphia. Any suggestions on where I should focus my research?
I've been a member of my school's varsity basketball team for a couple of years now. I'm just curious how much being a part of a varsity sports team will help my college applications. Does it have a s …
I heard a story about someone losing their college diploma after they graduated, and it got me really worried. Does anyone have any experience with recovering or replacing a lost college diploma? Is i …
I've been thinking about going to college abroad for the unique experience, but I have my concerns. What are some pros and cons to attending college in another country? Any personal experiences to sha …
I've been thinking about joining ROTC in college, but I'm not sure if I'll get a scholarship. If I don't get one, can ROTC still help cover my college costs? What kind of financial assistance should I …
I'm a high school junior working on my college applications and I'm looking for unique extracurricular activities to get involved with. What are some creative extracurriculars that could make my appli …
Hi there! I'm currently at a community college and planning to transfer after obtaining my associate's degree. I'm curious to know what colleges look for in transfer students. Are there specific thing …
Hey! Quick question: Is there a limit to how many colleges I can apply to using the Common App? I have a long list of schools I want to apply to, so I'm just curious if there's a cap on the number of …
Hi there! I'm looking for colleges that are located in more rural or isolated areas – you know, the 'middle of nowhere' type. Are there any noteworthy schools fitting this description? Thanks!
I'm starting to search for scholarships and came across collegescholarships.org. I was wondering if anyone here has used it before and can share their experiences. Is it a reliable source to find scho …
Heyo! Anyone have suggestions for awesome non-Ivy League schools that might be worth checking out? I want to make sure my college list includes a variety of great schools. Any input is appreciated!
I'm interested in applying to the University of Oxford and I am curious about the acceptance rates for different colleges within the university. Does anyone know how these rates vary, and which colleg …
So my college won't release my transcript due to some outstanding fees I can't afford right now. I need it to apply for a transfer or financial aid at another institution. Anyone here had a similar is …
Hello! I'm a junior and feeling a bit stressed about choosing a college major. Are there any quizzes or resources out there that can help guide me in figuring out what degree might be a good fit for m …