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What's up everyone? So I'm really interested in both Cal Berkeley and USC, but I'm not sure which one has a better engineering program. Can anyone tell me about the strengths and weaknesses of each pr …

I'm working on my college applications and Yale is my dream school. What can I do to make my application stand out and potentially catch the attention of an admissions officer?

Hey guys, I've been accepted to both Virginia Tech and CU Boulder. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the academic programs, campus atmosphere, and the long-term benefits of attending either of these s …

Hello everyone! I need help deciding between William and Mary and Northeastern for psychology. Could someone provide me with some pros and cons of each school, like the overall experience, academics a …

Hey everyone! I'm currently deciding between taking brief calculus and calculus 1. Can anyone help me understand the differences between the two? Which one would be better to take in terms of difficul …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between Northern Arizona University (NAU) and the University of Arizona (U of A). If anyone has thoughts on the academic quality, campus life, or any other pros and c …

Hey everyone! I recently got my SAT scores from the November test, and I'm not sure if they're good enough. Can someone give me an idea of what's considered a good score for November? Appreciate it!

Hey everyone! I just got accepted into Sam Houston State University and Texas State University! I'm stoked but also having a tough time choosing between them. Can any of you share your thoughts on the …

I finished Spanish 2 last year, and I'm unsure if I should continue with Spanish 3. Would taking a third year of language look better to colleges than just two years? What were your experiences in Spa …

Hey there! I'm currently looking at Auburn and the University of South Carolina. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on the overall campus life, academic programs, and job placement at thes …

Hi everyone! I'm planning on going to law school after undergrad, and I want to make sure I've got everything checked off during my high school and college years. What are the typical general prerequi …

What's up, everyone? I'm applying to Washington University in St. Louis, and I was wondering if anybody has tips or advice for their supplemental essay. Much appreciated!

Hey guys! I'm having trouble deciding between the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia. Both schools seem amazing, but I need some help weighing the pros and cons. Can anyone share th …

I got into Carnegie Mellon and another college, but I'm undecided on which to attend. For those who have chosen CMU, what factors influenced your decision? And what do you love about the school? I'd a …

Hello everyone! I'm applying to colleges and I've heard some schools are need-blind, meaning they don't consider your financial situation when making admissions decisions. Is USC one of these need-bli …

Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply to USC and I was wondering if anyone has advice on who I should ask for a letter of recommendation. Should I ask a teacher who knows me really well but only taught …

Hi, I'm having a difficult time choosing between UChicago and Brown. While both are excellent schools, I can't seem to find the deciding factor. Can anyone provide information about academic rigor, so …

Hi there! So I've been applying for colleges and came across this term, 'intended major'. Can someone pls explain what it means? Do I need to choose my major before applying to college or is it more l …

I've always been interested in engineering, but I'm not sure which branch to study. Can anyone recommend the easiest engineering degrees, in terms of workload and complexity? I'm curious to see how th …

Hey guys, I'm a junior planning on applying to Princeton next year. I want to get a jump-start on my essays but I'm unsure how to approach their questions properly. Any advice on how to tackle them or …