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Hi everyone! I'm torn between attending Boston College and Wake Forest. What are some of the pros and cons of each school, especially in terms of academics, campus culture, and extracurricular opportu …

Hey everyone! MIT is my dream school, but I'm not exactly sure what the specific admission requirements are. What do I need to focus on academically and/or extracurricular-wise in order to be consider …

What's up, peeps? I've seen people talking about 'Ivy likely letters' when discussing admissions. Can someone explain what these letters are and if they are guaranteed acceptance to Ivy League schools …

I heard some rumors about people cheating on the ACT and I'm curious, what happens if someone is caught cheating during the test? Is there any leniency or are there strict punishments?

I'm considering applying to the University of Denver and UCLA. Can anyone provide some pros and cons for both? Factors like program quality, campus life, and the surrounding area really matter to me. …

Hey everyone, I'm stuck between the University of Delaware and Bucknell University. Can anyone help me out with some pros and cons about each school? I'm majoring in engineering, and I'd love to know …

Hello, friends! I know colleges release admissions decisions at various times, but is there any general time of day that they come out? I'm mostly referring to Early Decision or Early Action announcem …

Hi everyone! I'm an international student wanting to apply to Harvard University. Can anyone shed some light on the application process for international students? Are there any additional steps or do …

I'm feeling a bit stressed because I have to choose between UCLA and UC Berkeley for engineering, and I can't decide which one is the better choice. Can you guys provide any insights on factors like c …

I've recently been accepted into NJIT and Rutgers for computer science and I'm having a hard time choosing between them. Could someone who has experience at either school give me some insight into the …

Hey everyone! I'm having a hard time deciding between Miami University and Indiana University for Business/Finance. I've heard great things about both schools, so I'm not sure what on to choose. Can a …

I've been admitted to both Columbia and Dartmouth, and I'm having a hard time choosing. I'm still undecided about a major, but I'm really into humanities. What do you guys think about the overall coll …

Hi everyone, I've narrowed down my liberal arts college search to Bates and Bowdoin. I'm curious about the differences between them, like academics, campus culture, and extracurricular opportunities. …

Hello everyone! I've been accepted at both Virginia Tech and Purdue University. I'm majoring in mechanical engineering, and it's really hard for me to choose between these two schools. Could you pleas …

Hey, I'm a junior interested in law and I wanna get some hands-on experience before applying to colleges. Does anyone know if there are any law firm internships or programs for high school students in …

Hey guys, I'm a junior currently researching colleges, and I'm struggling to decide between Boston University (BU) and Notre Dame. I want to major in business, so I was wondering if anyone had any ins …

Hey guys, so I'm seriously considering a career in pharmacy and I was wondering how long does it typically take to become a pharmacist after high school? I know there's undergrad and pharmacy school, …

Hi! I was just wondering in which year of high school do students usually take trigonometry? What should I expect in terms of difficulty in this class?

Hi, so I was recently invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). I know it's somewhat controversial, but I'm still curious about their headquarters. Where is NSHSS located? …

Hey guys, I'm working on my application for Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). I need to write an essay for it. Can anyone here give me some tips on writing a strong essay for WPI admissions? What …