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Hi there, I've been reading a lot about why people have joined the military throughout history and it's really intriguing. But is the military still a viable path today? Do the same reasons for joinin …

Yo, does anyone know how to translate SAT scores into ACT equivalents? I took both and scored differently, so I'm just trying to compare and see which one looks better. Any guidance is cool.

Hey everyone, I've been considering a lot of options for my life post-high school, and one of them is joining the military. It's a bit nerve-wracking to think about it, especially as a female in a pre …

Hello everyone, I'm a rising junior and I'm thinking about joining the military reserves after high school since it could provide a path for education, training, and maybe even a career. However, I'm …

Hey, I'm really interested in applying to Ball State University. Can anyone give me a rundown on the admission requirements? Anything from GPA to extracurriculars I should highlight?

Hey guys, I'm tossing around a few ideas about where to apply for college. I'm pretty solidly set on staying in state (Alabama), but I'm not sure which colleges here are worth considering. Suggestions …

Okay, so I just received a graded essay back and landed myself a 16/20. I'm awful at math so I'm having a tough time working out what that is in terms of percentage. Could use some help here, folks!

Hi there, I'm considering University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and I wonder what GPA they're looking for. I can't find clear info online, so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks in advance!

Hey there! So, I've got a list of colleges and universities I'm interested in, and now, I have to start comparing them which is stressing me out. Has anyone found a good way to compare and contrast di …

I'm a junior in high school and I've recently started looking into Duke University. I'm a bit embarrassed to ask, but could someone tell me in which state Duke is located? I know this might be pretty …

So, I've been checking out Iowa State quite a bit, but I've never been to Iowa. Anyone who knows the area or has been there, could you share your thoughts about the location? Is it an easy place to ad …

I've been considering applying to Hofstra University, but I don't know how selective they are. Anybody knows how tough it is to get in? I'd love to get some info about their admission rate!

Hey guys, I'm trying to put together my college list and I'm considering Colgate University. One thing I can't figure out is how well-ranked it is compared to other schools. Does anyone know where it …

Hey all, I'm trying to make a preliminary college list and I'm torn between Penn and Princeton. I love both, but I don't know how to decide. Can anyone who got into either (or both!) give me some insi …

Hey fellow students, I've been struggling a bit to map my 2.9 GPA to a letter grade. I'm nervous about how it might look to colleges. Have any of you figured this out, or have advice about how college …

Hi, so Grambling State University caught my attention. However, I'm unsure about its location—can anyone fill me in on that? Are there any noteworthy aspects about the area? Appreciate any inputs!

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Louisiana State University for next year. Anyone know what ACT score they typically require for admission? I couldn't find a straight answer online and it'd be re …

Hope everyone's doing well. I've been considering joining the military after I graduate from high school. The idea of serving my country appeals to me but I'm also wondering about the other benefits. …

Hey y'all, I'm trying to compile a list of potential colleges and costs, and Elon University caught my eye. Does anyone know what the average tuition cost is for an undergrad at Elon? I'm probably gon …

Hi, I'm applying to Tarleton State University for fall next year but I'm a bit unsure about their criteria. Does anyone know how they usually evaluate applications or maybe what they look for in a pot …