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Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between the University of Oregon and the University of Colorado. Could you share your opinions on these universities in terms of academics, campus life, and overall …

Hi there! I'm a junior looking to pursue a pre-med track and wanted to know if any of you have recommendations for West Coast med schools or universities with great pre-med programs. Thanks in advance …

Hey guys, I've been accepted to both Kansas State University and Texas Tech, and I'm planning to study engineering. Can anyone give me insight into their engineering programs in terms of reputation, r …

What's up, guys! I'm facing a difficult choice between the University of Tennessee and Austin Peay State University. Can you help me with some pros and cons of each, particularly regarding academics, …

I'm considering joining a sorority when I get to college and I've heard about Kappa and Alpha. Can anyone give me more information on the differences between them and which one might be a better fit f …

Hi! I'm considering both Dartmouth College and UMass Dartmouth for next year. While I know their academic reputations are quite different, I'm curious about how their campuses compare. Have any of you …

Hey everyone! I'm working on my college essays and I have to write a 'tell us your story' essay. I'm not sure how to start or organize my thoughts. Can anyone give me some advice or share their own ex …

Hey, guys! I'm interested in applying for a summer program at UT Austin. What are some highly regarded programs they offer and can anyone share their experiences participating in these programs? Any p …

Hey everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to research the college application process, and I'm a bit confused about the difference between a school report and a transcript. Can someone please clarify th …

Hi all! I've been trying to look more into the college process, and I'm curious about when do you typically apply for housing in college? Do you apply like before or after you get accepted? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm currently deciding between Cornell University and Georgia Tech, specifically for engineering. Can anyone provide any information on how these two compare in terms of program strength, …

Hello! I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a degree in technology. Are there any scholarships for women who want to study technology-related fields in college? Would love any suggestions o …

Hi everyone, I've been accepted to both UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Fullerton, and I'm super excited! I know UCSB is generally considered a stronger academic school, but I'd love some insight on th …

Hello! I'm in the process of finishing my Common App essay and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a reliable (and preferably affordable) editor to help me polish my essay? I want my essay …

Hey all, I hope you're doing well! I wanted to know - what is the max SAT score one can achieve? I understand it might have changed over the years, so what's the most recent max score? I wanna set a t …

Hello! I'm looking into the University of Utah's premed program and was wondering if anyone knows the specific requirements for their premed track. Are there certain courses and extracurriculars I nee …

I'm currently evaluating Georgetown University and George Washington University as potential college options. I'd appreciate any insights into the differences between the two schools in terms of acade …

Hello, I'm really interested in pursuing a neuroscience premed track, and I was wondering if anyone knows good colleges that offer strong programs for this. What should I look for when selecting a col …

Hey everyone, I keep hearing the term 'hard target school' but I'm not quite sure what it means. Can someone explain this concept to me and maybe give a few examples? Thanks in advance!

I'm undecided about whether to pursue mechanical or chemical engineering. Can anyone explain the main differences between the two, like job prospects, difficulty of courses, and applicability to vario …