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Hey guys! I was wondering, what is the role of the admission people in the college application process? What do they look for in an applicant, and what can we do to potentially impress them? Any insig …

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Hey everyone, I've been accepted into both Cornell and University of Connecticut, but I'm having a hard time deciding which to attend. What are some pros and cons of each school? Can anyone speak to t …

I saw that my high school offers a geoscience course, but I'm not exactly sure what the subject is about. Can someone help me out by explaining what geoscience is and what topics it covers?

Hey guys! I'm currently in a dilemma between UCLA and Penn State for a communications degree. Could you share experiences or knowledge on the quality of the programs, campus life, and internship oppor …

Hey everyone! I'm applying to MIT and wanted some advice on showcasing my extracurriculars. How should I fill out the Activities Section to highlight my achievements and interests effectively? Does an …

Hey folks, I'm deciding between CSU Long Beach and CSU Fullerton for computer science. Anyone here who's familiar with their CS programs who can help me compare and contrast the two? I'm really intere …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between applying to CSU Long Beach and Cal Poly Pomona for mechanical engineering. Can anyone give me some advice on the academic programs, campus life, and internshi …

Hey all, as a high school junior I'm getting ready to apply to some T10 universities. What strategies or tips do you guys have in regards to approaching these highly competitive applications? What qua …

Hey guys, I'm considering Cornell and Binghamton for college. What sets these schools apart from each other? How do their academics, extracurriculars, and campus vibe compare?

Hey everyone! I've been accepted to both Penn State and Texas A&M, and I'm having a difficult time deciding between the two. Can anyone share their experiences on these campuses? I'm also wondering wh …

I'm torn between Cal Poly SLO and San Diego State University for mechanical engineering. I'd like some input on factors like academic quality, internship opportunities, and post-graduation job prospec …

Hi there, I'm planning to take the NMSQT and I'd like to know what would be considered a competitive score. Can someone provide some information or advice on how to aim for a good NMSQT score? Much ap …

Hey guys, I'm trying to decide between Georgia Tech (GT) and Virginia Tech (VT) for my college applications. I'm planning to major in engineering, but I'm not sure which specific field yet. Could some …

I'm a junior and I've been thinking a lot about what I want to study in college. It's been really tough choosing between finance and engineering, since I have a strong interest in both. What factors s …

Hey everyone! I've been accepted to both The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Rutgers for pre-med, and I'm torn between the two. Does one school have a significantly better program or resources for pr …

I got into SJSU and I'm considering it as an option, but I'm not sure what other schools to compare it to. What are some good schools with a similar reputation, programs, and campus environment that I …

Hello! I'm applying to both Fairfield University and Quinnipiac University, but I'm struggling to make a final decision. What are the major differences between these two schools regarding academics, c …

Hi everyone! I'm eager to start volunteering during my junior year, but I'm unsure what kind of opportunities would be a good fit for me. What types of volunteer work have you guys done as high school …