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Providence College supplemental essays?

Hi there! I'm starting my application for Providence College and heard that there are some supplemental essays to be submitted as well. Can anyone tell me what the prompts are like and any tips for wr …

2 years ago

SAT or ACT: Which test should I focus on?

Hey guys! I'm a little bit stressed cause I'm not sure whether I should take the SAT or the ACT. I've taken some practice tests for both, and my scores seem to be pretty similar. which test do you thi …

2 years ago

Youth Leadership Consortium legitimacy

Hey guys, I recently stumbled upon this thing called the Youth Leadership Consortium, and it sounds interesting, but I'm not quite sure if it's legit or not. Has anyone here joined it before or know a …

2 years ago

Purdue University: Indianapolis vs West Lafayette campus?

I'm considering applying to Purdue University, but I'm not sure whether to go for the Indianapolis or West Lafayette campus. Can anyone help me understand the differences in terms of academics, campus …

2 years ago

RPI vs RIT: Best Engineering School?

Hi everybody! I'm a junior starting to look into engineering schools, and I want to know more about the differences between RPI and RIT. Can anyone speak to the quality of the engineering programs, ca …

2 years ago

Meaning of SAT Exam Acronym

I just realized that I don't actually know what SAT stands for. It's such a well-known test, but what does the acronym mean? Just genuinely curious! Thanks!

2 years ago

Iowa State vs Auburn: Recommendations?

I've been accepted to Iowa State University and Auburn University, but I'm having a tough time deciding which one to attend. Can anyone share their experiences with their academic programs, campus lif …

2 years ago

Kennesaw vs TSU: Pros and cons for education major?

Hi guys! I'm trying to choose between Kennesaw State University (KSU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) for an education major. What should I consider when making this decision and how do these sch …

2 years ago

UF vs Wisconsin: Help me decide!

Hey folks, I'm having a tough time deciding between the University of Florida (UF) and the University of Wisconsin for college. Can someone provide some insights on the pros and cons of each school in …

2 years ago

University of Houston vs Texas Southern: Which one is better for business?

Hey everyone! I'm from Texas and I'm having a hard time deciding between University of Houston and Texas Southern University for my undergraduate studies. I want to major in Business Administration. C …

2 years ago

Penn State vs University of Delaware

Hey everyone! I'm currently deciding between attending Penn State and the University of Delaware. Can anyone share their personal experiences or knowledge about the campus life, academics, and overall …

2 years ago

UO vs OSU: Any advice?

Hey everyone! I got into both the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, and I'm trying to figure out which one to pick. Can you guys give me any insight on the differences in academics, ca …

2 years ago

When do high school students typically take chemistry?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan out my high school course load. What year do most students take chemistry? Freshman, sophomore, or junior year?

2 years ago

Emory vs UVA

Hey guys, currently I'm a high school junior and I'm stressed about college choices! I'm trying to decide whether I should apply early to Emory or UVA. Can you compare the culture, academics, campus l …

2 years ago

Does Ithaca College have a supplemental essay?

Hey y'all! I'm working on my college applications and was wondering if Ithaca College requires a supplemental essay. If so, what's the prompt and any tips to tackle it? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

San Diego State vs. UC San Diego: Opinions?

I'm torn between San Diego State University and UC San Diego, so I'd love to get some advice from people who have experience with either school. Can you guys provide some input on the academic and soc …

2 years ago

What's the difference between formal and black-tie events in terms of dress code?

This might be a bit off-topic, but I've got a college-related event coming up and the invite says it's 'formal,' while another event I'm going to is 'black tie.' Can someone please explain the differe …

2 years ago

Examples of successful Princeton supplemental essays?

Hey guys, I'm really struggling with the Princeton supplemental essays. Does anyone know where I can find some examples that worked or were praised by admissions officers? It would be super helpful fo …

2 years ago

Cornell Admission Interview

Hi guys, so I've been offered an interview for Cornell and I'm a bit nervous. What should I expect, and does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for it? Thanks!

2 years ago

College Physics vs. University Physics

What's up, guys? I'm kinda confused about the difference between college physics and university physics. Aren't they basically the same thing? Can someone explain the differences (if there are any) re …

2 years ago
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