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Hi everyone! I've been accepted to both UIUC and Northwestern for chemical engineering, and I'm having a difficult time choosing. I'm particularly interested in research opportunities and eventually g …

I got accepted to both James Madison University and the University of Virginia. I'm really torn as to which one I should attend. Can anyone share their experiences or advice to help me decide? Thanks!

Hey guys, I can't wait for my SAT score release date, and I was wondering, is there any way to see my scores earlier than the official date? Any hacks or tricks would be appreciated, thanks!

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the college admissions process and just curious about which bachelor's degrees are considered easier than others. Not trying to take an easy route, but just want to …

Hey friends, I'm working on a college essay with a prompt that asks me to 'reflect on a time when I challenged a belief.' I'm struggling to come up with ideas on what to write about. Any suggestions o …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior considering both Texas State and UT Arlington for nursing school. I've done some research, but I'd like to hear insights from current or former students: which s …

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my Common App as a transfer student. Any advice on how to effectively write about my past experiences and why I want to transfer to a different college? Thanks s …

I'm interested in pursuing engineering, and I've narrowed down my choices to Penn State and Virginia Tech. Can anyone shed some light on the engineering programs at these schools and which one might b …

Okay, so I've been accepted to Harvard, Princeton, and Yale (crazy, I know), but now I have no idea which one to pick. Can anyone share their thoughts on the pros and cons of each school or help me fi …

Do most colleges in the US accept the TOEFL MyBest scores for international applicants? How do they view this as compared to regular TOEFL scores? I want to make sure I meet the requirements before I …

Hey guys! I'm considering both University of Pittsburgh and George Mason University. Can anyone give me some insight into the differences in their campus life, academics, and social scenes? Thanks!

I recently got my SAT scores back and I scored 1060. I'm feeling a bit discouraged, so I wanted to know if this score would be considered competitive for college admissions or if I should retake the t …

Hi there, I'm considering applying to both Drexel and Rutgers, but I'm having trouble differentiating them. Can anyone tell me about the differences in campus life and the strengths of their engineeri …

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in pursuing a career in law. What are some of the best pre-law degrees to consider? Do law schools have specific preferences when it comes to und …

Hey everyone, I've been considering majoring in telecommunications, but I'm not sure if it's a good choice. Would anyone here with experience in the field or who's studying telecom be able to shed som …

Hi, I'm going back and forth between UCF and Clemson for my college choice. I'm planning on majoring in computer science. If anyone could give me some info on what sets these schools apart, I'd really …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to prepare my application and was wondering if anyone has insight into the types of skills colleges look for in applicants. Is there a certain set of skills that admissions off …

I've been accepted to both UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, but I'm not sure which one I should pick. I would love to hear from people who have experience with either school: academics, campus life, and …

I'm an incoming freshman and I got accepted to both IUPUI and Indiana University, but I'm not sure which college is best for me. My intended major is psychology. Could someone share their thoughts on …

Hey guys, I'm trying to decide between Ball State University (BSU) and Indiana State University (ISU). Does anyone have any thoughts on the differences in terms of academics, student life, and network …