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Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between majoring in public health or biology, but I'm having trouble figuring out the pros and cons of each. Can anyone here share their experiences or knowledge abo …

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Hi, I'm a junior who's recently started thinking about military colleges in the US. Which ones are the most respected and prestigious? I know there are quite a few (like West Point, Naval Academy, Air …

Applying to U of R and I'm about to start drafting my essay. What kind of topics or approaches do you think work best for a Rochester essay? Like, I wanna make sure I stand out but also show them I've …

Hi! I'm a junior and have started thinking about graduation and stuff. I was wondering, how exactly do I get my high school diploma? Is there a process I should be aware of, or does my school handle e …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior thinking about applying to UMass Amherst's nursing program next year. Does anyone know its acceptance rate? Any tips on how to make my application stand out would be greatly …

Hey! So, I'm currently at a community college and I'm thinking of transferring to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Does anyone know the transfer acceptance rate and any tips for increasing my chances of admi …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior looking for some unique and enriching student summer travel opportunities. Are there any specific programs or types of trips you'd recommend for someone who wants …

Hey guys, I'm kinda concerned about my SOL scores. Do colleges really look at these when making admissions decisions? How important are they compared to other factors like GPA and extracurriculars?

Hi! So, I have both subsidized and unsubsidized student loans. When it comes to paying them back post-graduation, does it matter which type I pay off first? Any advice would be awesome!

Hey guys, I'm considering taking a gap year before I start college, and I'm interested in some reputable domestic gap year programs. Does anybody have any recommendations or experiences to share?

I keep hearing the term 'legacy admissions' when talking about college admissions. Can someone please explain what this term means and how it might affect my application process?

Hey guys, I'm planning my schedule for next year and I have to take both Organic Chemistry 1 and 2. I've heard horror stories about both of them, but which one is generally considered more difficult? …

Hey, so I've heard that some teachers can tell if you've used AI when writing essays or doing assignments. How do they figure that out? Are there specific cues or signs that reveal AI usage? Just curi …

Hey all! I'm considering taking a gap semester in the spring. What are some interesting and unique gap semester programs that I can join? Please share if you have any knowledge or experience with them …

Hey guys! I'm a junior thinking about doing a research project on a biology topic for my school's science fair. Any ideas or suggestions for interesting and manageable topics for a high school student …

Hey guys! I've been looking into the University of South Carolina, and I'm unsure whether I should aim for the Capstone or Honors program. What are the main differences between the two, and which one …

Hi there! I've been looking into Wharton's Leadership in the Business World summer program, but I'm not sure what my chances are of getting in. Does anyone know the acceptance rate or have any tips on …

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to George Mason University (GMU) and James Madison University (JMU) but I'm struggling to decide which one I like more. What are the pros and cons of each school …