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I'm planning to major in nursing and I've been accepted to both Bowling Green State University and Kent State. Can anyone provide some insight on how these nursing programs compare in terms of academi …

So, I know I want to go into the medical field and I've heard that I need to complete a pre-med program. How do I choose the right degree for this? Are there any specific majors that are better than o …

Hi all! I've been accepted to both University of Connecticut and Boston University for biology. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on these schools? How do they compare in terms of academi …

Hi! I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for the Yale community essay. Anyone willing to share their successful examples for inspiration? Or any tips on coming up with unique ideas to make it stand out?

Hey everyone, I have to write several 'Why Us' essays for my college applications. Does anyone have a template I could use to streamline the process and help me focus on what the colleges want to hear …

Hey guys, I recently got accepted to both UC Irvine and Pepperdine, but I can't decide which one I should attend. I plan on majoring in psychology. I'm considering factors like campus environment, aca …

I've heard about the FERPA form being part of the college application process. Can someone please explain what it is and its purpose?

Hey everyone! I currently have a 3.45/4.0 GPA. Can someone tell me how important this GPA is when applying to colleges, and if it puts me in a good position or needs improvement?

Which AP class is generally considered the most difficult? I know it may vary from person to person, but I'm just curious about everyone's thoughts. Thanks!

Hey there! I've been heavily involved with my school's yearbook club and was wondering if anybody knows of any scholarships specific to students with yearbook experience? Thanks for any suggestions!

Hi, y'all! I was just wondering if colleges can rescind acceptances? If they can, under what circumstances would that happen? I'm really nervous about this so any info would be super helpful. Thanks!

I'm considering applying through QuestBridge, and I'm wondering if Harvard is a partner school. Has anyone here had any experience with applying to Harvard through QuestBridge, and if so, do you have …

Hey guys! So, I think I want to become a psychiatrist in the future, but I'm not sure which courses I should be taking in high school or maybe later on in college to prepare for this career? Any advic …

I'm deciding between the Manhattan School of Music and Juilliard. Which one would you say has a better music program, faculty, and performance opportunities? What about campus life and the overall stu …

Hi everyone, I've been accepted to both Texas State and University of Alabama, but I'm having trouble deciding which one to go to. Can anyone provide some advice on academics, campus life, and overall …

I'm putting together my architecture portfolio to apply to universities, but I'm not sure what kind of work to include. Can anyone share some tips on which projects or designs schools like to see in a …

I'm looking for some cool summer experiences to boost my resume before applying to college, and I'm interested in what UCLA has to offer. Do they have summer camps specifically tailored for high schoo …

Hey all! I'm studying economics as an undergrad, but I've been considering getting an MBA after I graduate. Will my economics degree prepare me well for MBA programs, or should I look into other optio …

Hey guys! I've seen a lot of talk about a 4.0 unweighted GPA, but I don't know what it actually means. Can someone explain what a 4.0 GPA represents and how it's calculated?

Hi all! As I prepare to apply for college, I'm trying to become an exceptional candidate for admission. What are some things I can do to make my application really stand out and increase my chances of …