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Back-up Plan: Reserves

Hey everyone, I'm planning my future and weighing in my options. I like the idea of having military experience, but I also want to commit to a more civilian path. So reserves seem like a middle ground …

3 months ago

Tattoos and Military Service

Hey everyone, I've had this question on my mind for a while now and I'm just curious. Do you guys know if any branch of the U.S. military accepts recruits with tattoos? I've got some ink myself but I' …

3 months ago

Perks in different branches of military?

Hey everyone, I'm weighing all my post-graduation paths and the military is one of the options I'm considering. I understand that the experience can vastly differ depending on the branch. Can anyone b …

3 months ago

Profitable Side Hustles on Campus?

In an effort to make some extra cash in college, I was considering possibly running a small side business. Can anyone suggest some easy things that tend to sell well on college campuses? Thanks a ton!

3 months ago

Denver College Admissions

Colorado people! I've been checking out some schools around Denver. In your opinion, which is the toughest college to get into around Denver? How come?

3 months ago

Combat Training in All Military Branches?

Hey y'all, been mulling over my options post-grad, and the military's on my radar. Got a query though - do all branches of the military provide combat training? More than the fighting aspect, I think …

3 months ago

Women in Combat Roles across Military Branches?

I'm a junior exploring my potential future paths and the military is one of them. As a young woman, I'm really curious if all branches of the military allow women in combat roles? I believe in equalit …

3 months ago

In SC, what are the hardest colleges to get accepted into?

Hello everyone. I'm from South Carolina and was wondering about the application competitiveness of colleges in my state. What colleges in SC are known to be really tough to crack for admissions? Tryin …

3 months ago

What are some of the hardest colleges to get into other than Ivy Leagues?

Hey all. I'm curious about competitive colleges that aren't the Ivy Leagues. I know those are some of the most challenging schools to get accepted into, but I'd like to broaden my scope of knowledge. …

3 months ago

What military branch would I join to become a Ranger?

Hey there, I'm new to all of this and I'm just wondering- if I wanted to become a Ranger, which branch of the military do I join? Do all branches offer a ranger program or is it specific to one? What' …

3 months ago

Rangers - which military branch?

Guys, I keep hearing about this 'Ranger' role within the military, and it sounds cool but I'm not sure which branch they're part of. Can anyone clarify? Is it related to a specific military branch or …

3 months ago

Admissions Competition Level in Connecticut Schools?

Does anybody have any knowledge about the competitiveness of admissions in Connecticut colleges? I'm especially interested in knowing which ones have a reputation for being difficult to get into.

3 months ago

Which colleges at UT are the hardest to get into?

Yo! UT Austin is kinda high on my dream college list, but I'm not sure about the individual colleges within the university. I've heard some are harder to get into than others. Can anyone share their e …

3 months ago

What are some of the hardest colleges to gain admission to based on academics?

Hey everyone! So, I'm gearing up for the application process and was wondering if anyone could throw some light on which colleges make for the toughest admissions based purely on academics? I get that …

3 months ago

Difficulty of College Admission

Hey guys, was wondering about how the selectivity of colleges comes into play. What makes some colleges more difficult to get accepted into than others? Are there common factors that make certain univ …

3 months ago

Challenging Colleges: Academics or Admissions?

Hi everyone! I'm doing my college search and I often hear about 'hard colleges.' When people say a college is hard, do they mean it's hard to get into (like, admission is tough) or hard to do well in …

3 months ago

Which Are the Hardest Colleges to Get into Nationwide?

I've been trying to determine which colleges nationwide are known to be the most challenging to get into. I'm considering all states, with no limitations. Just wanted a general idea for planning purpo …

3 months ago

Which colleges in Illinois have the lowest acceptance rates?

Hello! I'm planning on applying to schools in Illinois and was wondering which ones accept the smallest percentage of applicants?

3 months ago

Finding the right military branch - quizzical approach?

Choosing a military branch feels just like choosing colleges. So just for fun, I was wondering if there are any quizzes which suggest a military branch based on my interests and skills? And, er, ideal …

3 months ago

Which Year in College is Generally the Most Difficult?

Sometimes I hear that Junior year is the toughest, but at other times people say it's the Freshman year because of the transition. From your experience, which year in college was the most challenging …

3 months ago
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