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Advice for Adults Applying to College?

Hi, I'm an adult considering going back to school and applying to college. Are there any specific strategies or resources that'll help me as an adult applicant? Any advice would be greatly appreciated …

9 months ago

Top journalism colleges in America?

As an aspiring journalist, I'm on the hunt for the best journalism colleges in America. Can anyone recommend schools that are well known for their journalism programs? Thank you!

9 months ago

Looking for suggestions: best colleges for premed?

Hey guys, I plan on going the premed route but I'm a bit lost on which colleges to consider. I'm curious, which schools have a strong premed program or good med school acceptance rates? Thanks in adva …

9 months ago

Best undergraduate business schools?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm pretty sure I want to major in business in college. Do any of you know which schools have the top undergraduate business programs? I'd really appreciate your input!

9 months ago

Getting into Princeton - Tips?

Hey, everybody! I'm a junior and aiming to apply to Princeton next year. I'm looking for any helpful tips, stories, or advice from those who got accepted, know someone who got accepted, or are knowled …

9 months ago

Middlebury ED2

Hello everyone! I've been researching Middlebury College and came across the term 'ED2.' Can someone explain what this means? Is it another opportunity for students to apply Early Decision? How does i …

9 months ago

Do college applications check for AI?

Hey everyone! I've been working on my college applications, and I'm curious about the possibility of AI being used to evaluate my essays or other parts of the application. Does anyone know if colleges …

9 months ago

Best colleges for fashion design?

Hello, fellow high schoolers! I'm a junior who's really into fashion design. What are some of the top colleges for fashion design in the US?

9 months ago

Top scholarship websites?

Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for some scholarships to help me pay for college, and I was wondering if you all have any recommendations for good scholarship websites? There are so many, and I'm not su …

9 months ago

Would taking a gap year negatively impact my college admissions?

I'm considering a gap year before college to gain some work experience and pursue some personal goals. However, I'm not sure how colleges might view this. Does a gap year look bad on applications, or …

9 months ago

Are Barnard College interviews required or optional?

Hi everyone, I'm applying to Barnard College and was wondering if interviews are required or just optional? If they're optional, would it be a disadvantage to not do one? Any recent applicants have ex …

9 months ago

Good colleges in Arizona?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some recommendations for good colleges in Arizona. What are some of the top schools in the state, and what factors should I consider when choosing which ones to apply to?

9 months ago

Looking for recommendations: Criminal Justice colleges in PA?

Hello everyone! I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and would like to stay in Pennsylvania for college. Do any of you know which colleges offer strong programs in this field …

9 months ago

How do CUNY colleges rank?

Hello! I'm considering applying to some CUNY colleges, but I'm not sure which ones are the most reputable or have the strongest programs. Can anyone provide some insight into the overall ranking of CU …

9 months ago

Where to find accredited online calculus courses for college credit?

Hi everyone! So, I'm interested in taking an online calculus course for college credit, but I want to make sure it's accredited and transferable. What are some good schools or platforms that I can tru …

9 months ago

How much does 9th grade matter for college admissions?

Hey everyone, I'm a current junior and I was wondering how much my freshman year performance in high school actually matters in the eyes of college admissions officers. Is it something they even consi …

9 months ago

Feeling like I'm not smart enough for college – is this normal?

I've been feeling some serious self-doubt lately, and I'm worried I'm not smart enough to succeed in college. Has anyone else felt this way, and what did you do to overcome it?

9 months ago

Do any colleges have their own unique application system?

I'm starting to work on my college applications and noticed that most schools use the Common App, Coalition App, or the UC App. Are there any colleges out there that have their own unique application …

9 months ago

Smith College Decisions Release?

Hi! I applied to Smith College and I've been anxiously waiting for a decision. I couldn't find any specifics on when they usually release their decisions. Does anyone have any idea or previous experie …

9 months ago

What majors are ideal for becoming a lawyer?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning on going into law. What college majors would best prepare me for law school and a career as a lawyer?

9 months ago
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