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I'm a junior thinking about pursuing a career in medicine. Can someone shed some light on the general med school requirements or recommend some resources where I can find more information?

Hi everyone! I'm currently researching engineering degrees and I came across both BE (Bachelor of Engineering) and BS (Bachelor of Science) degrees in the same field. What's the difference between the …

Hey guys, I've seen some mentions of the CLT while searching for college admission tests. What is the CLT and how does it compare to the SAT and ACT? Do many colleges accept it? Feelin' a little bit l …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school and considering attending a prep school in Miami for my senior year. Can anyone help me by providing a list of the top preparatory schools in the area and any ins …

Hey guys, I'm having trouble figuring out what acceptance rate would be considered a 'target' school for me. Is there a specific range I should be looking at? How do I know if a school falls into this …

I'm looking into transferring colleges and I'm feeling a little bit stressed about the whole process. Could someone break down the general deadlines and steps involved in transferring? Really apprecia …

Hey all, I'm thinking about transferring to UNC Chapel Hill. Can someone give me an idea of their transfer acceptance rate and any advice for putting together a strong application? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I recently took the SAT and am a little bit stressed about it. Can anyone tell me how long it typically takes for scores to be released? What's the usual time frame?

I'm currently a freshman at another university and am thinking about transferring to NYU Stern. I was wondering if anyone has a ballpark of the transfer acceptance rate into Stern? Is it more competit …

I came across this term called 'New England Regional Tuition' in my college research. Can someone please explain what it is and how it works? Like, if it provides any tuition benefits for students fro …

So, I'm looking into applying to Stanford and Caltech, but I'm not sure which one would be a better fit for me. I'm interested in majoring in physics. Can anybody tell me about their experiences or op …

Hey everyone, I'm currently deciding between Saint Louis University and Fordham University. Can anyone share their experiences at these schools or discuss the opportunities each university offers? I'm …

Hey guys, I've seen people talk about 'pre-stats' around here, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can someone explain what pre-stats are and why they might be important in the college applicati …

Hey folks! I've been accepted to both Rowan University and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), and I'm having a difficult time deciding which one to attend. Can anyone share their experiences with acade …

Hey guys, I'm starting to look into FAFSA and was wondering how they determine income limits for financial aid. Is there a specific chart I can refer to or a general guideline? I couldn't find any inf …

Hello! I'm currently struggling with my decision between Middlebury College and Wesleyan University. I'd love to hear any thoughts on the differences between these two schools, in terms of academic ri …

Hey guys, I'm really interested in both physical and life sciences and I'm having a tough time narrowing down my focus. Can someone provide insight into the differences between these fields in terms o …

Hi there! I've heard of some colleges offering direct-to-college or ENGR direct admission for engineering students. What does this mean, and how does it benefit those in the engineering program? What …

Hey everyone! My family is moving to Orlando soon and I'm starting to research private high schools in the area. Can anyone recommend some good schools I should check out? Any advice is appreciated!

I've heard about something called 'eating clubs' at Princeton. I'm really curious about what exactly these are. Are they just fancy dining halls, or is there more to them? Can anyone shed some light o …