Where Are You Going To College

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The big question senior year is always where are you going to college? This is a crucial decision in an already stressful year of school. There are so many colleges to choose from, but once the choice is narrowed there are a few key characteristics that should be taken into consideration. Two very good schools that have similar atmospheres are the University of Kentucky and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The University of Kentucky is superior to SIUE in many aspects such as academics, athletics, and housing options.
The University of Kentucky is consistently ranked within the top 100 public colleges in the United States. The median ACT score for UK is around 25, which is above the national average of 21. This means they are more

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