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Case Western is on my list because it's awesome for research and STEM majors, and it seems collaborative rather than cutthroat. I'm sweating about competition though. Are there other colleges y'all re …

Yoo! So Rice University is kinda my dream because of their residential college system and their research opportunities. I'm wondering if there are other schools with a similar intimate community feel …

So my classes are kind of chaotic, and a lot of kids act up, which makes learning tough sometimes. If my grades aren't perfect because of the distractions, is this something I can explain in my colleg …

Heyo! I came across Otterbein University in my college hunt and it seems pretty interesting. Does anyone know what makes Otterbein stand out from other colleges? Like, do they have a strong community, …

Hello fellow juniors, I'm kinda stressing out here. I've got so much on my plate and I'm trying to figure out if I should even bother with the PSAT. What benefits does it offer?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges, and Eckerd College caught my eye. Could anyone here share what majors or programs Eckerd is particularly known for? I'm trying to figure out if it ali …

Hey guys, I've heard about taking the PSAT in the fall, but can you actually take the PSAT in the spring of your sophomore or junior year? Or is it strictly a fall thing? I'm trying to plan out my tes …

What's up, guys! This might be a silly question, but how do you actually go about scoring a practice PSAT? I've done a couple of practice tests but I'm kinda unsure if I'm doing it right. Any tips or …

NYU is on my list because I love the idea of going to school in a big city, but I'm kind of anxious about getting lost in the crowd. What's NYU's claim to fame that could convince someone like me it's …

So I just got my PSAT score back and it's a 1170. I'm a junior and I know this is the year colleges might start looking at it. Is this a good score, or should I be looking to improve before the SAT? F …

Feeling stuck, I can't seem to get my college essay rolling. Whenever I start, I end up with a blinking cursor and a blank page. It's like I have a mental block. What are your tips for getting over th …

Do any of you folks know how the format of the PSAT compares with the SAT? I want to start prepping, so I'm looking for specifics like number and types of sections, time per section, etc.

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of figuring out which colleges to apply to and came across Louisiana State University. Can someone tell me what LSU is known for academically or socially that sets it …

Hey everyone, I'm kind of stressing because I'm starting to prep my college apps, and I'm not totally sure what to put on my high school resume. Should I be including every single activity I've done, …

I'm feeling a bit stressed about my PSAT score, which was a 990. How should I interpret this in terms of percentile or my standing compared to other students? Is it an okay score or do I have a lot of …

Hey folks! I've been super into Northwestern because of their amazing journalism school and their strong theatre program. Does anyone know schools that are also known for great journalism and theatre …

I'm currently a junior, starting to look ahead at college applications, super stressed but excited! How many honors classes would be ideal for someone targeting top-tier schools, especially the Ivies? …

Junior year’s been hectic but I managed to get a 1330 on my PSAT. I’m wondering, is this score high enough or should I be trying to improve it for next time? What score range should I be aiming for to …

Hey peeps, so I've heard a lot of mixed things about what's a 'bad' PSAT score. As a junior, what score range would be considered low, and how much should I be stressing about improving it before I ac …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into liberal arts colleges and Pitzer keeps popping up. Can anyone shed some light on what Pitzer College is specifically known for, like any unique programs or aspects …