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I'm just wondering, is having a high school diploma enough these days to secure a well-paying job? Or is pursuing higher education like college becoming more of a necessity? Would appreciate any input …

Hey everyone! I've always been fascinated by biology, and I'm considering it as a potential college major. Can anyone suggest some fun and engaging biology topics to explore, so I can get a better ide …

I'm really struggling to decide between Duke and UT Austin. Both schools seem amazing, but I want to find the right fit. Anyone have any thoughts or personal experiences that might help me make a deci …

As I start to research colleges and potential majors, I'm curious about which degrees have the highest value in the current job market. Can anyone share their insights or experiences about which degre …

Hi, I'm a junior thinking about transferring to the University of Washington in Seattle. What are the transfer requirements for UW Seattle? Any tips on what they're specifically looking for in transfe …

Hey guys! So I'm thinking about declaring a major and a minor when I go to college. Would it be manageable to balance both? How does this impact course load? I'm just trying not to overcommit myself b …

Yo, so I know the MCAT is for med school and the SAT is for college, but could you guys tell me how different they really are? Are there any similarities in the test-taking skills needed for both exam …

I'm really passionate about game design and I want to pursue it in college. Can anyone recommend some colleges with strong game design programs? I'm open to any location, but it would be great if the …

I've been accepted into both University of Michigan (UM) and University of Florida (UF) and I'm planning to go pre-med. Can anyone provide some insight on how the pre-med programs at each school compa …

Howdy y'all! I applied to Yale early action and am trying to gauge my chances of getting in. What's the overall deferral rate for early action applicants? I've read different numbers online, and I'm n …

Hey there! I'm super into technology and want to get more involved in tech-related clubs or activities at my high school. What are some of the most popular ones that you guys have participated in or h …

Hi everyone! I'm planning to transfer to Florida State next year and was wondering when the application deadline is. Can anybody help me with this info? I don't want to miss my chance. Thanks!

I'm torn between Columbia University and Rutgers University. Can anyone give me insight into their campus culture, workload, and surrounding areas? I'd love to hear some pros and cons.

Hey y'all, when it comes to auditing a class in college, is there usually a fee associated with it? Do most schools require you to pay for auditing? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm considering transferring to UChicago and I wanted to know more about their application process. What documents and prerequisites do they require? Also, what deadlines should I keep in mi …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and I've been looking into both Georgetown and American University. I was hoping someone could tell me more about the differences between these schools in terms of acad …

Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about cars and want to study automotive engineering in college. Can anyone recommend some top colleges with strong auto engineering programs and what courses I shou …

Hey guys, I'm a high-school junior and an athlete. How important is a letter of recommendation from my coach for college applications? What should I ask my coach to highlight about my athletic perform …

Hey guys, I'm working on my UC application and I'm a bit confused about the activities and awards worksheet. What types of activities should I include and how detailed should my descriptions be?

Hey, I'm looking to apply to Northwestern, but I'm curious about the Jewish community there. Does anyone know the approximate percentage of Jewish students on campus? Are there any active clubs or org …