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Quintessential Physics Programs

Hey there! Currently, I am a junior attending high school and super passionate about physics, dreaming of being a physicist one day. To achieve my dream, I need to get into a top-notch college offerin …

4 months ago

Penn State Nursing Acceptance Rate

I'm interested in Penn State's nursing program. How competitive is it? Can anyone share the acceptance rate specifically for their nursing department?

4 months ago

Duke vs. Notre Dame - Pros and Cons?

Hey, guys! I'm applying to both Duke and Notre Dame and I'm torn between them. Does anyone have any insights/advice on how to choose? What are the pros and cons of each, taking into account academics, …

4 months ago

Is AP Physics 1 a tough nut to crack?

Hey guys! I'm a rising senior and planning my schedule for the year and was considering taking AP Physics 1. But I'm a little anxious because I've heard it could be pretty difficult. Would you conside …

4 months ago

Understanding AP Euro Score Distribution

Hey guys, as I'm about to start taking AP Euro this year, I've been thinking. What's usually the score distribution for this AP exam? Also, how can I use that knowledge to scale my study strategies?

4 months ago

Best Biomedical Engineering Schools?

Junior, soon to be a senior. I've always had an interest in both biology and engineering, so Biomedical Engineering seems like an ideal choice. Totally sure that's my major, but confused about where i …

4 months ago

Choosing a National University

Hey y'all! A bit stressed here. I've been pondering a lot about which national university would be best for me. I want somewhere reputable with plenty of research opportunities. Any advice on how I ca …

4 months ago

Crucial Topics to Memorize for AP Chem?

I'm so stressed about my AP Chem exam! Does anyone have suggestions on what topics are crucial to memorize and focus on? I'd really appreciate any advice!

4 months ago

Looking for Acceptance Rate for Vanderbilt's Early Decision

Hey all, I'm thinking about applying early decision to Vanderbilt but I want to know what I'm getting into first. In your experience or research, what are the ED acceptance rates like for Vanderbilt? …

4 months ago

Oberlin College: Getting in?

So, I've been researching and Oberlin College has caught my eye. Can someone share what the acceptance rates are like? Are there any tips to increase my chances of getting in?

4 months ago

Opening Dates for Common Application?

Hey folks, anyone know when the Common Application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens up? Need to plan my application strategy. Thank you!

4 months ago

Is a 3.2 GPA Good in College?

Hey everyone, I'm heading to college this fall and and my GPA leaving high school was a 3.2. Is this a 'good' GPA in the college world, or do I need to push a bit more? Any advice about managing grade …

4 months ago

Can someone shed light on Berkeley EECS?

So Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) program seems to have a pretty solid reputation. I'm considering applying there but wanted to know more about it from actual students …

4 months ago

Visiting Columbia's Campus

Hi there! I've been considering Columbia University pretty heavily and am thinking about making a campus visit. For those who have visited Columbia before, what should I look out for? Any must-see loc …

4 months ago

Best Colleges for Musical Theatre?

Hello everyone! I'm a high school rising junior super passionate about musical theatre and I'm trying to find colleges that have strong programs in that field. Anyone know of the best musical theatre …

4 months ago

What are the best biomedical engineering programs?

I'm thinking about Biomedical Engineering as a potential career path, and I'm looking to apply to colleges with strong programs in that field. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best Biomedi …

4 months ago

When do UMICH decisions typically come out?

Hey everyone, I applied to the University of Michigan and I was wondering if anyone knows around what time they usually release decisions. Any personal experiences on this would be super helpful!

4 months ago

Understanding Grading Curves: How do they work?

Hey everyone. Just learned that some of my upcoming classes use grading curves, but I'm a bit unsure of how they work. Could someone explain it to me? How does this affect my class rank or GPA? Lastly …

4 months ago

Looking for Good Mechanical Engineering Schools

Hi all! I really want to pursue mechanical engineering for my undergrad studies. Can anyone recommend good schools for this? Also, any tips on what to look for in a university's mechanical engineering …

4 months ago

Insights on Alfred College?

Hello everyone! Does anyone have any experiences or insights on Alfred College that they're willing to share? Really trying to weigh my options here.

4 months ago
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