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Hey guys, I'm a high school junior interested in applying to UTSA. I want to get an idea of how much the room and board might cost there. Does anyone have any information or a ballpark figure? Appreci …

Hey guys! I'm interested in learning how to code, but I'm not sure which language would be the easiest for a beginner like me. Any suggestions on which programming language I should start with?

Hey y'all! I'm thinking about transferring to the University of Texas at Austin. Any current or former transfer students here? How was your experience transferring to UT? Thanks!

Hi there! I'm considering applying to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for computer engineering. Did anybody here apply to UIUC for computer engineering? If so, what was the acceptance rate …

Hi there! I've heard about the 'AP Scholar with Distinction' title and I'm curious about the criteria for that. Does anyone know the current requirements and the percentage of students who receive thi …

Hi everyone! I'm interested in applying to the Air Force Academy, and I was wondering if anyone knows what nomination statistics are like? What sort of qualifications do successful nominees typically …

Hey everyone, so I'm researching both Claremont McKenna College and Pomona College, and I'm having a tough time deciding which one would be a better fit for me. Can anyone share their experiences or k …

Hey everyone, I'm looking into transferring to UCSB and would love to hear from anyone who's gone through the process. What did you find challenging or rewarding about the experience? Any advice would …

I need to request my high school transcript for college applications, but I'm not really familiar with the process. Can someone guide me on how to do this and whom I should contact for the request? An …

Hey guys, does anyone know how I can prove I graduated from high school without having my actual diploma? Is there another form of documentation like a transcript or a letter I could use? Thanks in ad …

Hey there! I'm working on my applications for graduate school and need to write a statement of purpose. What are some key elements and valuable tips to make a stellar statement of purpose for a Master …

Hi all, my GRE is coming up, and I'm wondering how much of a focus I should put on building my vocabulary. Are there any good resources or approaches to help me effectively increase my vocab before th …

Hey everyone! I've been really interested in automotive engineering lately, and I'm starting to think about college. Can you guys help me out by suggesting some top automotive engineering schools in t …

Hi all! Does anyone know if Emory considers legacy during their admissions process? My mom and dad both went there but I'm kinda stressed about whether or not it'll help my application. Can anyone off …

I'm considering transferring to Boston College and I wanted to know how competitive the transfer process is. Can anyone give me an idea of their transfer acceptance rates or any insights on the proces …

I've been accepted to both Brigham Young University (BYU) and Michigan State University (MSU), but I can't seem to make up my mind. What are the differences between these two universities in terms of …

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me the acceptance rate for Harpeth Hall School? I'm researching private schools in the area and trying to figure out my chances of getting in.

Hi there! I'm looking to boost my college application by joining some honor societies at my high school. What are some popular honor societies that I should consider, and what are their primary focuse …

Hi everyone! I'm interested in pursuing a technical apprenticeship as an alternative to a traditional four-year college. Are any of you familiar with different types of technical apprenticeships out t …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've got a biology project coming up. I really want to do something related to biology research, but I'm not sure where to start. Do any of you have any suggestions for …