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Engineering Schools with a Balanced College Experience?

I've heard that schools like MIT are top-notch for engineering, but the intensity seems kind of daunting. I’m searching for an engineering school that provides an excellent education but also offers a …

2 years ago

Transferring colleges after freshman year - is it difficult?

Hi all, I'm considering my options for transferring colleges after the first year. However, I'm worried about how challenging the transfer process might be. Does anybody have experience or advice for …

2 years ago

Collaborative engineering programs like Carnegie Mellon?

Yo, Carnegie Mellon is my dream school because of its strong collaborative culture in engineering. But I gotta be realistic about backups. Any recommendations for schools with a similar environment bu …

2 years ago

Do Ivy League Colleges Look at Freshman Year Grades?

Hey guys. So, I have my heart set on applying to Ivy League schools, and I'm wondering just how important my freshman year grades are. I know they're selective and have high standards, but do they rev …

2 years ago

Schools with a similar environment to Rutgers?

Im drawn to Rutgers due to its diversity, research opportunities, and its being a state school with a lot of school spirit. But since I want to apply to a variety of places, what are some state school …

2 years ago

What’s the ideal layout for a college resume?

Kinda stressed about making my resume for college apps. Does anyone have tips on what a college resume should include or look like? I've got plenty of stuff I could list but I wanna know how to organi …

2 years ago

Do you apply to college junior or senior year?

Hey everyone! I've been a little confused about the college application process. Do I start applying for colleges during my junior or senior year of high school? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Too Many APs? - 4 AP Classes in Junior Year

I'm currently choosing classes for my junior year, and I'm considering taking 4 AP classes. Is this workload too much, or should I go for it? I'm a little stressed about balancing academics and extrac …

2 years ago

Can you be rejected in Early Action?

Hello! I'm considering applying to some schools through Early Action, but I'm worried about being rejected right away. Is it possible to be rejected from a school during the Early Action round, or wil …

2 years ago

Summer Classes Before Freshman Year

Hey guys, I was just wondering if it's possible to take summer classes at a local college before starting my freshman year of high school. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what was your experie …

2 years ago

Early Decision vs Regular Decision?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to look into college applications. Could someone please explain the difference between early decision and regular decision? I'm trying to figure out which o …

2 years ago

Do top colleges view online high schools differently than traditional ones?

Hi folks, I've been attending an online high school due to personal circumstances since my sophomore year. Do you think this will affect how colleges perceive my education and application, considering …

2 years ago

How can I distinguish my college resume from job resumes?

Hey everyone, as I'm gearing up to apply to colleges soon, I'm getting together my resume. I know it's not quite the same thing as a job resume, so could anyone give me a breakdown of how a college re …

2 years ago

Thoughts on Running Start for college admissions?

Hey, I'm thinking of joining the Running Start program to earn some college credits while in high school. Does anyone know if this is looked upon favorably by admissions committees? Will it potentiall …

2 years ago

How to decide early decision?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been stressing out about whether or not I should apply early decision to one of my top colleges. How do you guys figure out which school to apply ED to? What factors …

2 years ago

Any schools similar to TCNJ in terms of size and academic vibe?

Hey everyone, I've been checking out The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), and I really like the campus size and the academic atmosphere they have. Can anyone suggest colleges that have a similar feel? I' …

2 years ago

Is it possible to graduate during junior year?

Hello everyone! I wanted to know if it's possible to graduate at the end of junior year instead of senior year? What would be the necessary steps and requirements to achieve this? Would this negativel …

2 years ago

Columbia University early decision - Do they have it?

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and extremely interested in applying to Columbia University. Does Columbia offer an early decision application round? If so, what are the major deadl …

2 years ago

AP Capstone vs. IB Diploma: Which one is more valued by colleges?

As I'm planning my junior year schedule, I've found myself stuck between choosing the AP Capstone program or the full IB Diploma. Does anyone know if colleges have a preference? Is one more respected …

2 years ago

Is Junior Year Really the Worst?

I've always heard that junior year is the hardest year in high school. Is that true? What challenges can I expect, and how can I prepare myself for them?

2 years ago
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