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Hey everyone, I need some help deciding between Syracuse University and Northeastern University. I'd appreciate any feedback on academics, social aspects, and overall experience at these two schools. …
Hi! I'm trying to decide between Southern Methodist University and Texas Tech University. I'd like to learn more about the academics and campus life at each school. Specifically, I'm interested in pur …
Hi everyone! I've been accepted to Texas A&M and the University of Wyoming, and I'm planning to major in computer science. Can anyone give me a rundown of the differences between the programs at these …
I was recently elected as the JV captain for my school's soccer team, and I'm super psyched! I am still curious, though, about how this leadership role will affect my college application. Any advice o …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I do a lot of babysitting for my neighbors. Is babysitting something I can list as an extracurricular activity on my college applications?
Hey everyone! I was wondering if internships count as extracurricular activities when applying to college? Like, does doing an internship over the summer help boost my application?
Hi, I'm having a tough time choosing between the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina. How do they stack up against each other in terms of academic reputation, campus cult …
So I just got my SAT score back and it's a 1490. I'm really excited about it but I'm also kinda wondering, is this score competitive enough for top schools? How much weight do schools put on SAT score …
Hey guys! I'm currently deciding between Arizona State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm planning on majoring in computer science. Which one has a better program, and what are the d …
Hi there! I'm applying to UC Berkeley and I want to make my Personal Insight Questions stand out. Does anyone have any examples of successful PIQs for UC Berkeley? What topics did you guys write about …
I have to write a research paper for my English class and I'm not sure what topic I should choose. What are some ideas that would be interesting for a high school research paper? Any tips on choosing …
I have my weighted GPA, but some colleges I'm applying to want my unweighted GPA. Is there an easy way to calculate the unweighted GPA from my weighted one?
Hey everyone, I'm working on my Indiana University (IU) application, and I'm struggling with the essay portion. Does anyone have any examples or suggestions of successful essays that I could take a lo …
Hey everyone, I need some help! I'm currently considering Adelphi University and Hofstra University for my college journey. What are the differences in terms of program strengths, campus life and over …
I want to major in aerospace engineering and I'm considering both Auburn and Purdue. Can anyone give me some insight into the pros and cons of each program? How do job prospects and internship opportu …
Hi everyone! I've been accepted to both UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Long Beach, and I'm kinda struggling with the decision-making process. Can you offer any insight on the differences in academics, …
Hey there! Is anyone here applying for UMass Amherst as part of the Class of 2024? I'm working on my supplemental essays and could use some advice or input, just to make sure I'm on the right track. T …
I was accepted to both Northwestern and University of Michigan for my undergraduate studies, and I plan on going the pre-med route. I'm wondering which one would be better in terms of their pre-med pr …
Hey! I'm considering both the University of Florida and Texas A&M for my undergraduate degree. Can anyone provide input on the strengths and weaknesses of each school (academically, student body, camp …
I'm deciding where to attend for an engineering major, and I'm considering both Purdue and University of Michigan. Can anyone provide insights or advice on which school might be better for engineering …