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Hey guys! When applying to colleges, I noticed the term 'self-reporting test scores,' and I'm a bit confused. What exactly does that mean and how does it differ from officially submitting scores? Than …

I'm applying to the National Honor Society in my high school and need to write a letter showcasing my qualifications. Does anyone have any samples or tips on how to make my letter stand out? Thanks in …

I'm trying to pick between the University of Wisconsin and Purdue for college. Could someone please provide some advice on how these schools compare in terms of academics, student life, and overall op …

Hi all! I've got acceptances from Fordham University and Binghamton University. I'm planning to major in Communications. I'd love to get some opinions on the differences between these two schools, spe …

Hello! I know both Chapman and Loyola Marymount have well-regarded film programs, but I'm having trouble figuring out which one is better. Can anyone give me an idea of how they rank and what the diff …

Hi all, I've narrowed down my choices to Boston University and UC Davis. What are some of the main differences between these two schools in terms of academic programs, campus life, and future opportun …

Hey everyone, I'm currently in the process of choosing between the University of Washington and Stanford, but I'm not sure what factors to consider and which one would be a better fit for me. Can anyo …

I'm trying to figure out whether I should attend Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University. I'm curious about the differences in academic quality, campus life, and opportunities like …

Hey there, I'm considering applying to some summer camps at UMich. Does anyone have any personal experience or recommendations on which camps are the best? I'm open to different areas of interest!

I've been accepted to UMich, but I'm undecided between LSA and the Residential College. What are the main differences between these two programs? I'm curious about the academic and housing opportuniti …

I'm having difficulty deciding between Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh). Can anyone share their thoughts on the academic quality, campus life, and p …

Hey guys, I'm having a tough time choosing between UIUC and UIC. I'd like to know more about the differences between these two universities in terms of academic programs, campus life, and any unique o …

Hi there! I've been accepted to both Ohio State University and the University of Oregon for Fall. Can anyone give me some insights into the differences between these two schools? I'm particularly inte …

Hi everyone, I've been admitted to both Auburn and TCU for business. I'd like to know more about the quality of their business programs, the overall campus life, and any unique opportunities or experi …

Hi! I got accepted to both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and Georgia Tech and I want to study computer science. Which one of these universities has a better CS program with mor …

Hi! I've been accepted to both Vanderbilt and Washington University, but I'm not sure which one to choose. I'm going to study Physics, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some insights into th …

Hey there! I know the current SAT is scored out of 1600, but I'm curious to learn more about the previous SAT. What was the maximum score a student could achieve on the old SAT?

I'm torn between University of Washington and University of Southern California. Can somebody please help me understand the distinctions between them related to academics, research opportunities, camp …

Hey, y'all! I'm struggling with my decision between Auburn University and Ohio State University. What are the main differences between these two schools academically, socially, and in terms of campus …

Hello! I've been admitted to both Tufts and Cornell, and I am absolutely torn between them. I can't seem to figure out which one fits me better. If you could, please share your thoughts on academic ri …