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What's the hardest college question you've ever encountered?

Been doing some academic challenge research and out of curiosity, what's the most difficult question you've had to answer in your college coursework?

3 months ago

What are the hardest college programs to get into?

As I'm starting to look at colleges, I'm curious about which programs are considered the most competitive. I fancy a challenge, so I'd love to hear your thoughts or experiences with highly selective p …

3 months ago

What's considered the hardest college physics course?

Hey guys, I've been trying to get a sense of what's the most challenging college physics class that I might encounter if I decide to follow a physics or engineering path. Can anyone with experience sh …

3 months ago

Oxford Colleges - Difficulty in Admission

I've been considering applying to Oxford for a while now, but I know that not all colleges are created equally in terms of admission difficulty. I heard that some are significantly harder to get into …

3 months ago

Hardest Math Classes Offered in College

I love challenges and mathematics is a subject I've particularly aced in my high school career. I'm just about to apply to colleges and I'm curious to know which math classes college students generall …

3 months ago

Challenging College Marching Bands

I'm a junior in high school who's really passionate about playing in marching bands. For college, I want to continue this, so I've been looking into universities with strong marching band programs. I' …

3 months ago

Are Math Majors really that tough?

So a few seniors from my high school went on to major in Math and they've been sharing some horror stories. Just wanted to check in with you all, is a Math major really that hard, or are they just try …

3 months ago

Seeking List of Most Difficult College Majors

Hey, I swear I'm not a masochist, but I'm curious - does anyone have a list of the toughest college majors? You know, the ones that make you pull multiple all-nighters and critically question your lif …

3 months ago

Challenges of Engineering major

I'm leaning towards pursuing an Engineering major, but I'm also aware that it's often deemed as one of the toughest college majors. What aspects make it so challenging?

3 months ago

Military Branch with Least Amount of Combat?

Hello, I've been considering joining the military after high school for the discipline and leadership skills, but I'm not exactly keen on combat. Does anyone know which branch typically sees the least …

3 months ago

Economics - A tough major?

Economics seems interesting to me but I've been told that it's one of the hardest majors. For those with experience, what makes economics challenging and is it worth it?

3 months ago

Which Branch of Military in the U.S. is Best for Mechanics?

Hey, everyone, I'm trying to figure out which branch of the military provides the best opportunities for mechanics. I love working with machinery and would like to develop that skill more. Please prov …

3 months ago

Swapping Branches: From One Military Branch to Another

Hey guys, I've got a weird question. Say, if someone starts their military service in one branch and then realizes they'd like to switch - is that possible? Does it make a difference in how far along …

3 months ago

Struggles of Comp Sci major

Hey guys, one of my top choices for college majors is computer science. But I've heard it's one of the harder majors in terms of coursework. What makes it so challenging compared to other majors?

3 months ago

Difficult US universities

I've always had a knack for challenges and I'm currently looking for universities that are notorious for their rigorous academics in the US. Could I get some recommendations of 'hard' US universities …

3 months ago

Competitive college admissions

Hello folks, I'm trying to put together my college list and need a bit of help. Which universities are considered the most competitive to get into in terms of acceptance rates and applicant pool stren …

3 months ago

GPA and tough college majors

Hey everyone, I've been hearing a lot about certain college majors having notoriously low average GPAs. Is there any truth to this? If so, what are these 'hardest' majors typically, and why do they se …

3 months ago

Difficulty Level of Business - Is it among the toughest college majors?

I am teetering towards choosing business as my college major, but I am an anxious mess thinking about how rigorous the coursework might be. Can anybody here provide an insight into the difficulty of a …

3 months ago

Studying Architecture: Is it one of the toughest college majors?

I am really into designing and planning, and architecture totally aligns with my interests. However, I’ve heard it’s one of the most challenging disciplines to study in college. Can anyone shed light …

3 months ago

Graduation difficulty: Which university is the toughest?

Amidst all the hype about getting into reputed universities, I was wondering - which are considered the hardest to actually graduate from? Has anyone got any anecdotal or first-hand experiences?

3 months ago
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