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I've been exploring my post-high school options and one path that came across my radar is community college. Can anyone who's attended or knows about Manhattan Community College let me know how it is? …
Hey everyone, I've been researching Tulane lately and it seems like a great place, but feels a bit overshadowed by other big-name schools. In your guys' opinion, how good is Tulane University in terms …
Northwestern University looks like it ticks all the right boxes for me, but I was just wondering if it is technically considered part of the Ivy League? I know the reputation is incredible, but I'm no …
I have a question about Barnard College. I see it often mentioned in conjunction with Columbia University. Is Barnard officially a part of Columbia or are they separate institutions? I'm just trying t …
Hello! I'm unsure about something and was hoping to get clarification. I got an AP Scholar Award, and I'm wondering if it's a national recognition? How prestigious is this and should I include it on m …
Hi everyone! I've heard good things about the Iowa Young Writers' Studio and I'm considering applying. Have any of you attended it? I would really appreciate some first-hand accounts of the pros and c …
Hello folks! I'm really thinking about applying to Illinois State University but I'm not quite sure what their acceptance rate means for my chances. Could someone break down for me what the acceptance …
So, I'm a STEM-focused student who has taken some honors math classes, but haven't been introduced to Calculus yet. How hard is it in college compared to high school math? Any tips or resources to pre …
Hey, gang. I’ve always been interested in Pharmacy and I'm starting to search for universities. Do you guys have any suggestions for good pharmacy schools? It would be great if I could get some inside …
Howdy all! I'm a high school junior and Fullerton College is on my list. I’d like to know more about my chances of getting in. Can someone fill me in on the acceptance rate there, or what it typically …
Can someone give me the rundown on the meal plan situation at Cornell? I've heard mixed reviews, but I want to know more specifics: variety, quality, flexibility of the meal plans, etc. Fun fact: I'm …
I've unfortunately had to deal with bullying in high school and I'm thinking about writing my college essay on this experience. Do you think it's a good idea to write about such a personal, and somewh …
Hi everyone! I'm planning out my course schedule for senior year and am stuck between taking Calculus AB and BC. How do I decide which one is the right choice for me? Are there any major differences b …
So, I've set my sights fairly high and I'm considering applying to Bowdoin College. I'd be part of the class of 2028 if all goes according to plan, but the decision feels, well... giant, to say the le …
Hey, I'm a junior in high school and I've been a track and field athlete since my freshman year. I'm considering running at a collegiate level, but I'm not sure what colleges are best for tracks and f …
Hey, I'm a junior who's really passionate about art and planning to pursue it in college. I'm having a bit of a hard time researching, 'cause there seems to be a lot of options and lists vary wildly. …
Just curious if anyone has any insight on the AP score distributions. I'll be taking a few AP exams this year and would like some sense of how students typically score. Do most people get 3's, or is i …
Hey, everyone, aspiring law student here. I've got my sights set on getting into a top law school. What majors and undergrad schools would best prepare and position me for succeeding in law school app …
Hey guys, I'm currently in my junior year and considering my post-high school options. There's something appealing about small liberal arts colleges but I'm not sure what the real benefits are. Hoping …
I'm a rising senior planning to apply to San Diego State University. Can anyone help me understand the SDSU student portal? I don't want to miss out on any important updates or announcements once I su …