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I didn't participate in any sports during high school, but now I'm considering joining a sport in college. Is it possible to start a new sport in college without prior experience? Does anyone have any …

Hey guys, I really want to make sure my college admissions essay is top notch. Has anyone here worked with a tutor before? Any recommendations on where to look for one, and how to know if they're a go …

I'm just curious, what's the average age of a college sophomore? I know it might vary depending on whether someone took a gap year or started college late, but I'm wondering what the general age range …

I'm starting to look at colleges where I could apply, and I'm focusing on options within my home state of Virginia. Can you help me figure out which Virginia colleges rank highly in terms of academics …

I'm a junior who is really passionate about fashion, and I want to pursue a career in the fashion industry. What are some of the best colleges for fashion design and related fields? I'm open to colleg …

Hey, everyone! So, I've heard mixed opinions about whether B's are considered 'bad' in college. Could some of you weigh in on how much B's impact your college experience and opportunities after gradua …

I'm a homeschooled student, and I'm starting to look into the college application process. Are there any specific requirements or challenges that I should be aware of as a homeschooled applicant? Do c …

Hi everyone! As a high school junior, I keep hearing different things about senior year grades. I'm wondering if my senior year grades actually matter for college admissions. Can they impact my chance …

Hey everyone, I'm an international student looking into studying in the US. I've heard about some free community college programs, but I'm not sure if they're available to international students like …

I've heard that Target offers tuition reimbursement for their employees, but I'm not sure which colleges are included in their program. Does anyone have an updated list or information on the schools t …

Hello everyone! I've been looking into colleges in New York, and I want to know more about the prestigious options in the state. Besides the Ivy League schools, which colleges in New York are highly r …

Hey everyone! As a high school junior thinking about college, I'm curious - is college really more fun than high school? What are your thoughts on this and what makes it so different from high school …

Hi! I'm curious about what it takes for a student to get suspended from college. Are the reasons for suspension similar to those in high school or are there different rules? Please share any knowledge …

I've heard a lot of horror stories about terrible college dorms and living situations. What are some of the worst dorm experiences that you've had or heard of, and how did you deal with it?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to make a list of colleges for next year. Can you guys recommend some great colleges that are known for their history programs? I'm open to schools of any size/ …

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to start college, but I'm not sure which clubs and organizations I should join. Any suggestions on how to choose the right ones for me? And what clubs have you all enjoyed …

Hi everyone! As an aspiring chemist, I'm looking for colleges with the best chemistry programs. Do you have any recommendations? Also, if you've personally experienced a great chemistry program, I'd l …

I'm starting to research colleges for acting, and I'm wondering which ones have the best acting programs in the US. Can anyone share their top picks or any experience they might have with these school …

Hi all, my parents recently got divorced and it's had a big impact on my life. I want to write about it in my college essay, but I don't want it to sound too negative. Any advice on how to approach th …

I've been feeling a bit uneasy at my current college and I've been thinking about transferring. But, is it okay to transfer colleges? Will it look bad on my resume or anything?