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Do colleges have a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for incoming students?

I was chatting with my parents about college stuff, and we got curious about the vaccine situation for COVID-19. Are most colleges now requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID when they arriv …

11 months ago

What does university life entail in different countries?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get a grasp on what university life is really like beyond my home country. Has anyone experienced or researched what university is like in different countries like Australi …

11 months ago

What are the benefits of attending a college within a consortium?

Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to think about college apps, and I’ve heard about these 'consortiums of colleges'. So, I'm curious, how does attending a college that’s part of a consortium benefit me …

11 months ago

What are the major strengths of the University of Iowa academically?

Does anyone have insight into particularly strong or noteworthy academic departments or majors at the University of Iowa? Trying to get a sense of their reputation academically.

11 months ago

Is it a must to have 4 years of history for most college applications?

I'm mapping out my high school courses and kinda stressed about fitting everything in. Do many colleges actually require a full 4 years of history on our transcripts?

11 months ago

What makes a non-traditional applicant attractive to medical schools?

Hey folks, I've been hearing a lot about 'non-traditional' applicants to medical school and I'm curious—what exactly do med schools find appealing in non-traditional applicants? And do you know any sp …

11 months ago

Finding universities with a similar vibe to GWU?

Hey everyone! I've been looking at George Washington University and I really like what I see – it's got that urban campus, strong poli-sci programs, and plenty of internship opportunities. For my coll …

11 months ago

What classes do I need to take for nursing in college?

Hey everyone, junior here aiming for a nursing career! I want to make sure I take the right steps in high school and beyond. What kind of classes should I be looking to take now, and what are the requ …

a year ago

What's Howard U really like?

So, I've heard lots of great things about Howard University and its legacy. As a high schooler keen on HBCUs, I’d love to know more about the day-to-day student experience and the campus culture. Anyb …

a year ago

Can anyone describe Northwestern's student vibe?

This one’s for those in the know about Northwestern University. What’s the environment like; is it competitive, collaborative, or something else? What stands out about the student life outside academi …

a year ago

Suitable extracurriculars for a prospective Environmental Science major?

So I'm set on majoring in Environmental Science and I’ve heard good things about Salve Regina's program. What extracurriculars should I be focusing on to strengthen my application to programs like the …

a year ago

Are there liberal arts colleges with a similar feel to Bucknell?

I recently visited Bucknell and the campus culture really resonated with me. I’m interested in finding more schools with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education and a vibrant social …

a year ago

Colleges that are similar to Yale in terms of prestige and programs?

Yale's got a reputation and an array of programs that are hard to beat. But realistically, I need backup options. Can anyone suggest schools that might not be Ivies but come close in prestige or quali …

a year ago

How necessary is Precalculus for college-bound students?

I just wanted to ask the community if taking Precalculus is essential for college applications. I'm in Algebra 2 and weighing my options for next year. How much do colleges value this course?

a year ago

Does college admissions care about US History?

I’m not super into history, but I’ve heard some colleges might require US History? Can someone break down for me if taking US History is something I need to do for college admissions, like how many ye …

a year ago

What benefits come from taking honors classes in college?

For those with college experience, I'm curious if there are advantages to taking honors classes in college. Will it make a difference for job apps or grad school? Feeling a bit anxious about how to pl …

a year ago

What's special about Howard University's programs?

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of looking into colleges and I've heard quite a bit about Howard University, especially about its legacy and all. Curious to know - what specific majors or academic pr …

a year ago

Lebanon Valley College's reputation: What should prospective students know?

I'm currently a high school junior starting to eye potential colleges, and Lebanon Valley College made it onto my radar. Anyone here have thoughts on what LVC is known for or what special programs or …

a year ago

Curious about PSAT 8/9 math content

Hello! I’m in 8th grade and our school is having us take the PSAT 8/9. Can someone who’s taken it before fill me in on what math topics I can expect to see on the test?

a year ago

Which colleges have a swim test as part of their graduation requirements?

Random question, but I've heard some colleges actually require you to pass a swim test to graduate – is that for real? If so, which schools have this requirement?

a year ago
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