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Hi everyone! I was admitted to both SDSU and UC Santa Cruz, and I'm currently trying to decide between the two schools. Can anyone give me a comparison regarding factors such as education quality, cam …

Hey everyone! Just wondering, what is the highest GPA a person can have on a 4.0 scale? Is it possible to go beyond 4.0 with AP or honors classes? Would appreciate any insight!

Hi! I'm applying to Texas A&M and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to approach their application questions? Any guidance on what kind of responses they're looking for and how to stand out? …

Hey guys, I'm having trouble deciding between Duke and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for engineering. Can anyone give me some insight on the quality of their engineering programs or overa …

Hey everyone! I'm deciding between the University of Colorado Boulder and Texas Tech University for their Environmental Sciences programs. Anyone here graduated from or currently in either of these pr …

Hi everyone! I'm caught between the University of Texas and University of Houston for their business programs. What are the differences in terms of job prospects post-graduation, internships opportuni …

Hey guys, I just got accepted to both Marquette University and Notre Dame, and I plan on going the pre-law route. Can you help me compare their pre-law programs, internship and networking opportunitie …

Hey everyone, I got into both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Cincinnati, and I'm having a hard time deciding where to go. I'd love to get some perspectives about the academics, campu …

I've been lucky enough to get into both UChicago and Williams College, but now I'm having a hard time deciding which one to attend. What are the main differences between these two schools in terms of …

What's up, folks? I'm having some trouble with my university applications and could use some advice. Is there a go-to resource or any tips y'all might have to make the process smoother? I'd appreciate …

Heyyy, I'm not a big fan of taking general education classes, and I waswondering if there are any colleges out there that don't have mandatory general ed classes for students? Any suggestions are help …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school student trying to decide between Stuyvesant High School and Hunter College for next year. Can anyone highlight the differences between them in terms of academics, extra …

My school doesn't do class ranks, but some of the colleges I'm applying to ask for them. How do I handle that when filling out applications? Do I just leave it blank or should I contact the colleges t …

Hi everyone, I am stuck between choosing Texas Christian University (TCU) and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) for my college journey. Can you please share your thoughts on academics, campus c …

Can anyone explain what RD (regular decision) means in the college application process? I'm a junior and still trying to understand all these acronyms. Also, how does it differ from rolling admissions …

Hey all! I'm kind of worried about my application to the University of Illinois because I don't have stellar grades. What has been your experience with U of I's admission process, and how much does GP …

I'm working on my USC application, and just for some inspiration, what 3 words would you guys use to describe the school and its culture? Any input would be super helpful in giving me an idea of what …

Hey, I've been accepted to both UConn and Syracuse, but having a hard time deciding on where to go. Could anyone give me an idea about factors like campus atmosphere, academic opportunities, and the s …

Hey guys! I'm looking into applying to Vassar College early decision, and I was wondering if anyone knows about their essay prompts? Any tips on how to approach or brainstorm them would be super helpf …

I'm currently considering applying to both High Point University and Elon University. Can anyone give me some information on the major differences between these schools in terms of academics, campus l …