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Hello everyone! I'm in the process of shortlisting colleges and am quite interested in Ithaca College. But what's their expected GPA for admissions? I can't find specific info on their website, and I' …

Quick question y'all—is Virginia Tech going test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle? I'm figuring out my test prep plan for the year and wondering if I should allocate resources towards the SA …

Hey everyone, junior here with dreams of going to MIT. I know it's massively competitive but how hard is it truly? What should my GPA be? How important are extracurriculars? Any insight would be appre …

Hey gang, I've been debating whether to take Macro or Micro economics at my school next year. It's my senior year and I definitely don't want to overwork myself. Which one would you say is the 'easier …

Hello! I'm planning to apply to colleges in California and price is a big factor for me. Got any leads on affordable colleges in the state?

Hey guys, I'm just looking into Indiana University and I'm not sure if my GPA is solid enough. Have any idea what typical GPA they accept?

Hey all, I've been considering University of the Incarnate Word as one of my college options. I've heard a lot about their programs but I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Anyone know what it is?

Hey guys! I've been studying for the SATs and realized I have no idea how many questions are actually on the test. Anyone has any idea about it? Thanks in advance!

Hello people! I was wondering if anyone here knows how many questions will be on the SAT for those taking it in 2024? Doesn't hurt to be prepared in advance, right?

Hi everyone, just had a quick question! Can anyone tell me how many Division I schools there are in the US? I'm trying to estimate my chances of getting onto a team and every bit of data helps.

Hey everyone, I'm looking at University of Florida as one of my top choices. Can anyone shed some light on how difficult it is to get accepted? And any tips to boost my chances?

Hi folks. I've got Georgia Tech on my dream list, but I've heard it's pretty competitive. Can anyone share their experience with the admission process there? What factors do they most consider and how …

So I've decided to self-study for SAT and my friends suggested using Khan Academy. But, like, is it any good for SAT prep? Does their content align with the actual test?

I'm contemplating dropping one of my classes that I feel isn't really helping my academic growth. But, I'm worried- will this look bad on my college applications?

It's been on my mind lately, like, is biochemistry actually a difficult major to pursue? I'm interested, I've always had this thing for chemistry and biology. But, how intense are those upper-level co …

I'm confused about choosing between a BA and a BS for my degree. Is one considered 'better' than the other? How do they differ in terms of coursework and later career impact?

Just got my ACT scores and I ended up with a 33. I'm really relieved, but I'm also wondering, is it a good enough score for top-tier schools?

So, the truth is, I messed up my freshman year. It was a rough start, and my GPA plummeted to a 2.0. Can I still recover in Junior-Senior year? How badly will this affect my college applications?

I'm really interested in the University of the Incarnate Word, but I can't seem to find much information about their acceptance rate. Has anybody attended this university or know anything about their …

Can someone confirm for me—how many years does it usually take to get a bachelor's degree? I'm assuming it changes depending on the course and college, right?