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Is it beneficial to attend community college before a 4-year university?

Hey there! I wanted to know if attending community college first and then transferring to a 4-year university has any significant benefits. Can anyone share their experience or thoughts on this approa …

9 months ago

How many extracurricular activities do colleges generally expect?

Hey there! Just wondering how many extracurricular activities colleges typically expect from their applicants. I don't want to spread myself too thin, but I want to be involved enough. Any advice woul …

9 months ago

Can you transfer community colleges?

Hi everyone, I just started at a community college, but I'm not sure if it's the right fit for me. Is it possible to transfer to another community college without losing credits? If so, how does the t …

9 months ago

Need help: Top ranked colleges in NJ?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm interested in staying in New Jersey. What are some of the top-ranked colleges in NJ, and what kinds of programs and campus life can I expect? A …

9 months ago

Choosing a topic for my college essay

Hey y'all, I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay, but I'm having trouble deciding what to write about. What are some tips on narrowing down a topic that reflects who I am and makes for …

9 months ago

How do college visits work?

Hey! I'm a junior planning on visiting some colleges soon, but I'm not entirely sure how the process works. Do I need to schedule my visit beforehand or just show up? What should I expect during a col …

9 months ago

Top colleges for offering scholarships?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to find colleges which are known for offering a good number of scholarships, especially merit-based ones. Anyone aware of schools that are particularly generous in this matter …

9 months ago

Activities in college

Hey guys! I want to make the most out of my college experience when I'll be attending. What are some fun and interesting activities you recommend getting involved in while at college?

9 months ago

Didn't get into the colleges I applied to, what now?

So I didn't get into any of the colleges I applied to, and I'm feeling really lost. Any advice on what I should do next?

9 months ago

When should I start applying for college?

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've started thinking about college applications. When's the ideal time to begin the application process? Should I start working on it now, or is there a better …

9 months ago

Toughest college classes?

Hey everyone, I'm just curious, what are some of the most difficult college classes you've heard about or taken yourselves? I'm not scared of a challenge, but I'd like a heads up so I can be prepared …

9 months ago

Do identifying as LGBTQ+ affect college admissions?

I've been thinking about whether mentioning my LGBTQ+ identity in my application could help or hurt my chances of admission. Would colleges view this as a positive aspect of my application or is it be …

9 months ago

National Society of High School Scholars(NHSS) - Impact on college applications?

So, I received an invitation for NSHSS and came across some mixed opinions about it. Do colleges actually care about being a member of the NSHSS while reviewing our applications? Any thoughts?

9 months ago

College marketing mail - are they actually interested?

Hey all, I've been receiving a bunch of college brochure mail recently. Does this mean these schools are actually interested in me or is it just mass marketing? Thanks!

9 months ago

Which colleges have the best Greek life?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in joining a sorority/fraternity when I go to college, so I was wondering which schools have the best Greek life? Any recommendations for colleges known for their G …

9 months ago

Best Pharmacy Programs?

Hey guys, I'm a junior interested in pharmacy, and I'm starting my college search. Which colleges are known for their solid pharmacy programs? Can anyone share their experiences or recommendations?

9 months ago

Considering honors program in college - what are the benefits?

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about joining an honors program in college. Could anyone share the benefits of being in an honors program? Does it provide any advantages academically or professionall …

9 months ago

Which colleges are great for math majors?

Hey everyone! I'm really into math and I'd like to pursue it as a major in college. Can anyone recommend some colleges with strong math programs? Any advice on what to look for in a good math program …

9 months ago

Tips for writing college application essays?

Hey guys! So, I'm starting to work on my college application essays and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. Any tips or advice from those who've gone through the process or are going through it right no …

9 months ago

Typical 4-year colleges in Minnesota?

Hey everyone! I'm considering colleges in Minnesota, but I'm not really familiar with all the options. Can anyone give me a list of popular, reputable 4-year colleges to look into?

9 months ago
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