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What's the toughest college class?

Hey y'all, I've been hearing stories about some seriously difficult college courses, and I'm, err, just trying to mentally prepare myself. Which ones are considered the most challenging, and why? I'd …

a month ago

What's the Top SAT Score Achievable?

I've started prepping for my SAT, and I'm having a bit of a stress moment. What is the highest score you can get on the SAT, and how 'perfect' does one need to be to achieve it? I've heard numbers lik …

a month ago

Which military branch entails the most travel?

I'm someone who loves to travel and experience new things. With that being said, I've been wondering which branch of the military tends to travel the most?

a month ago

Colleges Known for Difficult Organic Chemistry Courses?

I'm potentially pre-med and know organic chemistry is often a weed-out class. Any thoughts on which colleges have particularly difficult organic chem courses that I should either be prepared for or, h …

a month ago

Hardest Subjects in University - A Reality Check?

Hey guys, as I'm picking my major I want to find out, which subjects are traditionally the hardest at universities? Is there any data on this?

a month ago

What could SAT percentiles look like for 2024?

I'm a curious rising junior here, I was wondering if anyone has any idea or predictions about what the SAT percentiles for 2024 could potentially look like? I know it's hard to predict, but it's impor …

a month ago

Which colleges are notoriously hard to get into?

Hey everyone! I'm starting my college search and definitely want to challenge myself. With that being said, I'm curious to know which colleges across America have a reputation for being rigorous to ge …

a month ago

Hardest Math Class in Ivy Leagues—Specifically Harvard

Okay, so it's my dream to get into Harvard (crossing my fingers!). I love math and am considering it as a major. But I've heard that Ivy League schools like Harvard offer some really brutal math cours …

a month ago

Surviving Pomona: Hardest Courses to Look Out for?

Hey, guys! I am thinking about Pomona for college and wanted a heads-up. Do any Pomona students or alum out there want to share their hardest course experiences?

a month ago

Insights into Rider University?

Hello all! I've been exploring Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. Can someone share their experiences or what they know about this place? I'm really curious about the academic programs and student …

a month ago

Considering Majors at Savannah State

Hi guys, I've been accepted to Savannah State, and it’s time to decide my major. I’ve seen the list online but I'd love to hear some inside perspectives. Who’s been happy with their major at Savannah …

a month ago

College Sorority Admission

So, I'm genuinely intrigued by Greek life and I'm considering joining a sorority. I heard it's not always easy to get into though. Can anyone give me the rundown on which colleges are known to have mo …

a month ago

Real life military branch of '12 Strong'?

Hey, everybody! So, I recently watched the movie '12 Strong' and I remember it was based on a real-life military operation. Any of you know which branch it was that the movie depicted? It could help m …

a month ago

ACT score 20 implications

Hello, I've got an ACT score of 20 and I'm a tad bit worried. I understand it's not high, but is it terrible? What types of colleges should I realistically consider with this kind of score?

a month ago

College ACT requirements

Hey, so I'm starting the college application process but I'm a bit unsettled because I'm unsure about ACT score requirements. Do colleges generally have a minimum ACT score or is it more nuanced than …

a month ago

Selective Service: Which military branch am I registering for?

Hey guys, I recently registered for the Selective Service, like pretty much all guys do when they turn 18. But I'm a bit confused about what exactly that means…I mean, do we get to choose which milita …

a month ago

Numbers Check: College Application Fees

So, I've started shortlisting colleges for applications, and I'm realizing this process could get a bit expensive. How much does it typically cost to apply to colleges? I want to budget accordingly an …

a month ago

What do you guys think are some of the toughest aspects of college?

Hi all, as a high school junior about to embark on this whole college adventure, I'm curious—what are some of the hardest aspects of college that I should prepare myself for?

a month ago

Differentiating Military Branches

I'm considering joining the military after graduation, but I'm a bit confused about the different branches. Can anyone share their knowledge of the key differences between them including lifestyle, re …

a month ago

Toughest Undergraduate Course?

Hey all, I'm kinda curious as I'm getting ready to fill up my course offerings for next year. What do you think is the universally hardest undergraduate course? And what makes it so difficult? I want …

a month ago
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