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Hi guys, I've been accepted to both UC Irvine and the University of Oregon, and I'm trying to make a decision. Can anyone share their thoughts on academics, campus culture, and internship opportunitie …

I'm a junior and I heard there was a different SAT scoring system in the past. Can someone explain the main differences between the old and new scoring systems, and maybe even provide a conversion cha …

Hey guys, I've been looking into liberal arts colleges lately, and I'm curious about the pros and cons of Amherst and Bowdoin. Can anyone share their experiences with the academics, campus life, and o …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to Washington University in St. Louis through their ED2 program. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for ED2 applicants? Is it higher or lower than the regular deci …

I'm trying to decide between Marquette and Central Michigan for college. What are the main differences in terms of academics, campus life, and extracurricular opportunities? Any pros and cons that I s …

Y'all, I need help with converting my 4.7 GPA to a 4.0 scale. I've been looking online, but nothing seems to be quite clear. Can someone please explain how the conversion works?

Hey guys, I was wondering which GPA is considered more important by colleges: weighted or unweighted? I'm trying to plan ahead and want to know which one I should focus on more. Any advice is apprecia …

I'd like to major in a health-related field, but I'm having trouble deciding on which degree to choose. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge on which health degrees are typically the easies …

I'm currently a high school junior, and I've become really interested in special education. Can anyone give me advice on special ed degree programs—like what to look for in a college, what kind of cla …

Currently deciding between the University of Delaware and Pennsylvania State University. What are some key differences between these two schools, especially in terms of academics, campus atmosphere, a …

Hey guys, I'm trying to decide between the University of Houston and Rice University. Can anyone tell me about the academic strengths of each school, specifically for STEM majors? I want to make sure …

Hey guys, I've been a little bit stressed about my acceptance into colleges. What factors do admissions officers usually consider when deciding whether or not to accept a student? How can I improve my …

Hey guys, I've been accepted to both University of Michigan and Vanderbilt, and I'm having a hard time deciding which one to attend. Can anyone provide some pros and cons for each? I'm planning to maj …

Hey, I'm looking at liberal arts colleges in Ohio and I'm curious about the academic differences between Oberlin and Denison. I know they both have strong programs, but can anyone shed some light on t …

Hey everyone! I've been accepted to both Northwestern University and Duke University, and I'm planning on going into a pre-med track. I'm really torn between these two amazing schools, so can anyone p …

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Loyola University Maryland and Colgate University. I'm curious about the social scenes at these schools. How do their campus vibes, clubs, and extracurricular …

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), and I've been trying to find information about the acceptance rate. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate …

Hey everyone! I'm interested in studying black history, but I'm not sure which colleges offer this as a major or minor. Can anyone recommend colleges with strong programs in this field? Thanks!

Hi! I've been accepted to UNC Charlotte and Georgia State, and I'm having trouble picking! I'll be studying psychology. What are some pros and cons for each school related to the psychology program, c …

Hey everybody, I'm having a tough time choosing between the University of Georgia and Auburn University. I'll be majoring in biology, with a pre-med track. Can you guys give me some info on the qualit …