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Alright, so I have a few colleges that I'm absolutely in love with, but I know it's a good idea to have some backups that are similar. How do you all find colleges that have the same 'feel' or offer s …

I'm totally drawn to the empowering environment at Smith College—the whole women's college and liberal arts focus thing they have going. Can anyone suggest more colleges that share that Smith vibe, es …

Kind of a weird question, but with the stress of AP season, it crossed my mind. Can you actually get a zero on an AP exam if you completely bomb it, or is there a minimum score they give? Not that I'm …

Hello, friends on the journey—I love the strong sense of community and sports enthusiasm at Auburn. It's definitely on my list, but I wonder what other schools offer a similar campus culture?

Hey everyone! So, Ive been a bit worried lately about my GPA and how it's going to affect my college apps. I'm a junior and my grades weren't the best during my first couple of years in high school. R …

I really like what I've heard about Furman’s community feel and their emphasis on the liberal arts. What are some other liberal arts colleges that offer a similar atmosphere and educational philosophy …

I'm laying out my future plans and I'm kinda puzzled about one thing. Should I be prepping to apply for grad school during my junior or senior year of undergrad? I want to make sure I plan my research …

I'm a little confused about the AP exam payment process. Could anyone who's recently done it run me through where and how you pay for them? Do I go through my school or is there an online portal I nee …

Yo, I'm a little confused about the format for the college essay. Do schools prefer a specific style, like MLA or APA, or is it more of a freeform thing as long as it's legible and professional? Any t …

So, I've got this habit of using parentheses (a lot) to add side thoughts in my writing. I'm working on my college essay draft and I’m not sure if it’s too casual or if it detracts from the flow of th …

Kind of stressed about time management during AP season. Can anyone tell me how long the AP World History exam is from start to finish, including the breaks? Just trying to get a sense of what I’m sig …

Hey guys, I'm really thinking ahead and planned on going into the medical field. Do you think starting MCAT prep during my freshman year of undergrad is being too proactive, or is it a good head start …

I just finished a Princeton Review practice test and it was brutal. To those who have experience with both, are these practice tests usually harder than the actual AP exam? Just trying to gauge if I'm …

So Susquehanna University has that small school, tight community feel, and I really dig that. Would love to hear if you guys have recommendations for other schools offering a similar environment where …

I’ve been in love with Bryn Mawr’s campus and programs for a while, but I'm feeling a bit anxious about my chances. Are there other colleges with a similar vibe and strong academics but are a tad less …

Quick question – my friends are saying that AP exams are curved. Is this true, and if so, how does that work exactly? Does it vary from one AP subject to another?

Currently a junior and super into the co-op program at Drexel because of the real-world experience I'd get. Does anyone know of other colleges with similar hands-on, co-op or internship programs, espe …

I've been looking at a lot of college brochures and they all seem amazing, but I’m a bit sceptical because marketing, you know? Can anyone share what colleges are really like beyond the brochures and …

Starting to get my college list together and I'm wondering if there are any colleges out there that are like Georgia State University, particularly for their business programs? I'm drawn to the urban …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into liberal arts colleges and I'm really drawn to Williams College because of the close-knit community and the focus on undergraduate education. Does anyone know of an …