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Is Baylor considered an Ivy League school?

Hey y'all! I've been hearing good things about Baylor University, but I'm just wondering if it's considered an Ivy League school. Can someone give me some insight? Thanks!

2 years ago

Has anyone tried Empower Triangle Tutoring?

Hi y'all! I've been looking for some tutoring options and stumbled upon Empower Triangle Tutoring. Has anyone here used their services? Would love to get some feedback on how effective their tutoring …

2 years ago

What grade does a 3.5 GPA translate to?

I recently checked my GPA and it's a 3.5, but I'm not sure how that translates into letter grades. How would you classify a 3.5 GPA? And is this considered a good GPA for college admissions?

2 years ago

Duke vs UNC: Which One is For Me?

Hey y'all, I've got a dilemma here. I got accepted into Duke University and UNC, and I'm stumped on which one to pick. Can anyone give me a rundown of the main differences in academics, campus culture …

2 years ago

James Madison vs. Virginia Tech

Hey there! I've been accepted into both JMU and Virginia Tech, and I need help making a decision. How do these two schools compare in terms of academic rigor, campus life, and the job opportunities th …

2 years ago

McCombs Summer Programs?

Has anyone participated in any McCombs School of Business summer programs? I'm really interested, but I'd love to hear about the experiences of others who have attended before making a decision. Do yo …

2 years ago

UMass Lowell vs Binghamton: How do they compare?

Hey guys! I'm trying to decide between UMass Lowell and Binghamton University. Could anyone provide some insight into the academics, campus environment, and any key differences between the two?

2 years ago

ISU vs Dayton: Differences in engineering and campus life?

Hi everyone! I've been accepted to both Illinois State University (ISU) and University of Dayton, but I'm having trouble deciding between the two. I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering. Can anybod …

2 years ago

BU vs UT: Which one's better for me?

Hi all. I've got admissions offers from both Boston University (BU) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT). I'm a bit stressed trying to decide which one to attend. Could you please share your tho …

2 years ago

Colgate vs Bucknell: Which one should I choose?

Hi everyone! I've been accepted into both Colgate and Bucknell, but I can't decide which one to attend. Can anyone here give me some insight into the academics, student life, and post-graduation oppor …

2 years ago

Le Creuset vs Martha Stewart Cookware: Which is better for college dorm life?

As I'm preparing to go to college, I'd like to have some cookware for my dorm room. I've heard both Le Creuset and Martha Stewart have good quality products. Can anyone tell me which brand is better f …

2 years ago

Tips for writing the NYU transfer essays?

Hello! I'm currently a freshman at another university and I'm considering applying as a transfer to NYU. Does anyone have advice for writing a compelling transfer essay that'll help me stand out to NY …

2 years ago

Fairfield vs Wake Forest Campus Life?

Hey guys! I've been accepted to both Fairfield University and Wake Forest University and now I'm trying to weigh my options. Can anyone share some info on the campus life at these schools? Culture, so …

2 years ago

University of Washington vs Penn State: Thoughts on these schools?

Hi guys, I've been accepted to both University of Washington and Penn State for biology and I'm now trying to decide where to go. Any thoughts on the academic environment and opportunities at these sc …

2 years ago

Understanding GPA: What does a 2.8 mean?

I recently got my GPA and I'm not sure exactly what a 2.8 means. Can someone explain it to me in terms of academic performance and how it compares to others?

2 years ago

Common App essay brainstorming tips?

Hi everyone, I'm starting to stress a bit about choosing a topic for my Common App essay. I know it's a crucial part of my application, and I'm unsure how to brainstorm effectively. Can you share any …

2 years ago

Clark Atlanta University or Clemson University? Help!

Hi there! I'm deciding between Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Clemson University (CU) for my major in chemical engineering. Is there any crucial factor I should be considering while making my deci …

2 years ago

University of Chicago Waitlist Experiences?

I was recently waitlisted at the University of Chicago, and I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience or advice on how to increase my chances of getting off the waitlist. Anything I should speci …

2 years ago

Wellesley College: How to write strong essays?

Hey fellow applicants! Anyone have advice or tips on how to write strong essays for Wellesley College? Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

2 years ago

NSLC reviews: Is it a good leadership experience?

I've come across the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) and wanted to know if anyone here has participated in it before. What was your experience like? Did it truly benefit your leadership …

2 years ago
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