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Hey everyone, I'm trying to prepare myself for the potential hurdles of freshman year. What are the hardest freshman college classes you've come across and how did you cope with them? Any study strate …

Hi everyone, I'm currently looking at potential college course load and wondering about the difficulty level of classes. Do you know what is the hardest level of college class to take as a freshman? W …

Hey guys, next year I'm thinking of taking a calculus class to buff up my transcript for my college applications. I know it won't be an easy task, but I'm ready for the challenge. Can anyone chime in …

Hey everyone. I was just curious, out of all universities globally, which one has the most challenging acceptance rate? Like, I've heard of some extremely selective institutions, but I'm wondering whi …

Hi there, planning on going into business in college. Would anyone be able to share what they believe are the toughest majors within the business field? And why are they considered so challenging?

Hey there, I am planning to take the Philosophy 5 course at Pierce College and would love to get an idea of how intensive the workload is. For anyone who has taken this course, could you tell me why i …

I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm thinking about applying to Catholic colleges as they align with my religious views. I'm not sure where I stand academically though, so could anybody shed …

I've always loved biology in high school and I'm considering majoring in it in college. However, I've heard some say that college-level biology courses are extremely challenging. What makes the biolog …

I've been browsing College Confidential and I've seen a lot of debate about whether the AP class or the AP exam is harder. What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear some perspectives!

Hello all! I have a deep interest in nuclear sciences and I'm considering opportunities in the military related to nuclear research. What branch would be most suitable for this pursuit, and what might …

Hey, I was wondering if non-paid roles or voluntary service exist within the military branches? What would that involve, and what kind of experience would I gain from it?

College talk has been buzzing all around school lately, and I've been hearing about some degrees being remarkably difficult, both to earn and to gain admission. Does anyone have insight on the hardest …

Hey guys, I've heard that some university courses are notoriously competitive, making them hard to get into. Does anyone have a rundown of these tough majors? I'm up for a challenge!

I've started making a list of colleges for applications and would like to know about the colleges that are notoriously hard to get into. Interested in both the stats and the experience of students who …

I'm a high school baseball player aspiring to play in college and I'm curious about which college world series is considered the toughest to win. Can you provide some information on this?

Uh, a bit of a weird query, coming through. Do any of you guys know which universities are known for their super tough final exams? Would appreciate any insights.

I've been told that the difficulty of math can vary greatly depending on which college you attend. Can anyone share their experiences or insights about this? I'm fairly good with math in high school b …

I'm looking to challenge myself by applying to some highly competitive schools. Could someone with experience provide a list or some examples of colleges known for their extremely selective admissions …

Here's the deal: I'm thinking about enlisting after high school but have heard contrasting narratives about the different branches. Is there a branch deemed to be the 'nicest' in terms of how they tre …

This is probably a tricky one, but does anyone have a resource or list that shows the hardest college to get into by state? Maybe a college finder or something? Just trying to get an idea of what I mi …