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Looking for top undergraduate sociology programs?

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm super passionate about sociology. I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm curious about which schools have the best undergraduate sociology …

2 years ago

Best Undergraduate Robotics Programs?

Hey! I'm really passionate about robotics and I'm looking for colleges with great undergraduate robotics programs. Do you guys have any suggestions for schools that offer good robotics programs in ter …

2 years ago

What's important in an academic reference letter?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for the right teacher to write an academic reference letter for my college application. What qualities and information should a good letter include, and how can I ensure that …

2 years ago

What Counts as Good Grades?

Hello everyone! I'm a bit curious, what do you think are considered 'good' grades in high school? I want to have an idea of how well I'm doing in comparison to what colleges might be looking for. Than …

2 years ago

Duke vs Lehigh: Which school is better for engineering?

Hey everyone! I'm considering both Duke and Lehigh for studying engineering, and I'm not sure which one to choose. Can you guys help me explore the pros and cons of each one, considering factors like …

2 years ago

Rider University vs Rutgers: Which one to choose?

I've been admitted to both Rider University and Rutgers, and I can't really decide which one to attend. If anyone has any advice or personal experiences from attending these schools, specifically abou …

2 years ago

Cal Poly SLO acceptance rate trends?

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Cal Poly SLO recently and was wondering if you guys have noticed any trends in their acceptance rates over the past few years. What's the likelihood of getting in …

2 years ago

UMiami vs Texas: Which school is better for an econ major?

Hey there! I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on the economics programs at University of Miami and University of Texas? I'm curious about the quality of the curriculum, job prospects after gr …

2 years ago

Western Carolina vs. Appalachian State: Which Has Better Business Programs?

Hey everyone! I've got acceptances from both Western Carolina University and Appalachian State, but I'm struggling to pick the better school for business programs. Can anyone offer some input on the q …

2 years ago

Most Lucrative 2-year Degrees

Hey guys, I've been thinking about pursuing a 2-year degree instead of a 4-year one. What are some two-year degrees that make great money? I want to have a good return on investment for my education. …

2 years ago

UCSD Move-In Date

Hey peeps! I'm excited about the possibility of going to UCSD. Does anyone know when the move-in dates are for incoming students? I want to plan ahead and make a smooth transition.

2 years ago

UC Riverside vs UC Merced: Which one is a better fit?

Hey, I'm considering applying to both UC Riverside and UC Merced, but I'm having a hard time deciding which one might be a better fit for me. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about thes …

2 years ago

UMCP vs UMBC for engineering?

I'm trying to decide between University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for engineering. Can anyone give me some insights into the engineering prog …

2 years ago

How important is PSAT vocab?

I'm a little bit stressed about the upcoming PSAT. How important is it to know a lot of vocabulary words, and does anyone have any tips on how to study and learn new words effectively?

2 years ago

Local scholarships for high school juniors?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to find some local scholarships to apply for. Do you have any suggestions or resources on how to find them? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Schools with Navy ROTC programs?

I'm really interested in joining the Navy after college, so I've been researching schools with NROTC programs. Does anyone know of a good list or resource where I can find colleges with such programs? …

2 years ago

When does UCLA release transfer admissions?

Hey! I applied for transfer to UCLA and I'm really anxious to know the decision. Is there a specific date that they release transfer admission decisions? Thanks!

2 years ago

Boston University vs Cornell: Help me decide!

Hi guys! I recently got accepted into both Boston University and Cornell, but I'm having trouble choosing which one to attend. Can anyone share their experiences at either school, or give me any advic …

2 years ago

Community activity ideas?

I'm a junior trying to get more involved in my community this year, but I'm not sure where to start. What are some good examples of community activities that I could join? Thanks!

2 years ago

Is getting a 3 on an AP exam bad?

Hey everyone! I just got my AP scores back, and I got a 3 on one of my exams. I'm a little bummed about it. Will this hurt my chances of getting into a good college? Should I try to retake the exam, o …

2 years ago
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