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Hey guys, so I'm really passionate about education and I'm considering pursuing a career in teaching at the college level. What kind of degree do I need to have in order to teach college courses? Is a …

Hey all! I've been thinking about college and wondering how long it usually takes to get a degree. From what I understand, it varies depending on the major and other factors. Can someone give me a gen …

Hey everyone, I am currently a junior and I'm starting my college search process. I've always been interested in attending a school on the East Coast. Can you guys recommend some east coast colleges w …

Hi, I've got to write a bio for potential college roommates, and I'm a little lost on what to include. Can someone share some tips or examples of great roommate bios? Thanks a bunch!

I just finished my first semester at college, but I'm not really enjoying my time here. Is it too early to consider transferring to another college? Can anyone share their experiences with transferrin …

Hey, guys! I've been thinking about applying to small campus colleges. What are some of the advantages to attending a smaller college over a large university? I want to get a more personalized learnin …

I'm a junior looking into colleges with strong computer science programs in California. What schools would you suggest as the best for this major? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! I understand that college students are classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors based on their year, but I'm a little confused about other terms like upperclassmen and under …

Hey guys, I'm super interested in applying to the University of Maryland College Park for computer science. What's the acceptance rate for the CS program? And if anyone has any experience with it, I'd …

Hello! I'm trying to expand my list of potential colleges, and I'd love some recommendations for smaller schools that might not have 'university' in their name. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm currently deciding whether I should commute to college or live on campus. What are some pros and cons of commuting? Do you think it's worth it to save money or will I miss out on the …

Hi all, I'm interested in applying to UC Berkeley's College of Chemistry. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for this specific college within Berkeley? And how competitive is it compared to …

I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering what to expect from my freshman year in college. What are some things that might be different from high school? How can I make the most out of my first ye …

I want to pursue a career in computer hardware engineering, and I'm trying to find colleges that offer strong programs in this area. Any recommendations or personal experiences you can share? Thanks i …

Hey guys, I'm planning my college schedule and I'm wondering if anyone has a list of college math classes ranked by difficulty? It would help me figure out which ones to take and when. Thanks!

Hi, I was wondering if community colleges generally have a 100% acceptance rate. I'm thinking about starting at a community college and then transferring to a four-year university, but I'm curious abo …

Hey all, I'm looking into pursuing a film degree, and since I'm from Texas, I wanted to know if there are any standout film colleges in my home state? Any recommendations or experiences you'd like to …

I'm doing my college research and I'm very interested in attending a college in Chicago, Illinois. Can anyone offer input about the top colleges in the city, considering academics, campus life, and ex …

Hey, so I've been working on my college essay and I think I finally have a solid draft. What's the best way to get feedback on it? Should I reach out to my English teacher or are there other resources …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to get a better understanding of the college admissions process, and I was wondering how important GPA really is. Some people say it's a major factor, while others say other pa …