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Your Complete Guide to College Club Critic
Welcome to College Club Critic – where students help students find their perfect campus community! Whether you’re a freshman looking for your first club or a senior exploring new interests, we’re here to make your journey easier.

Getting Started

First Time Here?

1. Create Your Account – Sign up with your college email to access all features
2. Complete Your Profile – Add your college, major, and year
3. Explore Clubs – Browse clubs at your school or discover what other colleges offer
4. Join the Community – Write reviews, react to clubs, and help fellow students

Community Guidelines

Our Values

  • Authenticity: Real students, real experiences
  • Respect: Constructive criticism, not personal attacks
  • Inclusivity: All students and perspectives welcome
  • Helpfulness: Build up your campus community

What’s Not Allowed

  • • Fake or misleading reviews
  • • Harassment or discriminatory content
  • • Spam or promotional material
  • • Sharing private information

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Get Updates & Tips

Search Smart

  • Use keywords to find specific interests
  • Filter by category (Academic, Sports, Arts, etc.)
  • Sort by ratings, activity, or newest additions
  • Toggle between your school and all schools
  • Rating Badges: Green (4.0+) = Excellent | Yellow (3.0-3.9) = Good | Red (<3.0) = Needs Improvement
  • Activity Metrics: Reviews, reactions, and community notes show engagement
  • College Tags: See which school hosts each club
  • Click the star icon to save clubs for quick access
  • View all favorites in your sidebar
  • Get notifications about updates (coming soon!)

What Makes a Great Review?

  • Be specific about your experience
  • Rate all four aspects (Atmosphere, Engagement, Leadership, Skill Development)
  • Include both pros and cons

Review Guidelines

  • One review per club per student
  • You can edit your review until its been approved
  • Keep it respectful and constructive
  • Focus on facts, not rumors
  • React to clubs with thumbs up/down
  • Comment on reviews with community notes
  • Suggest new clubs that aren’t listed
  • Report inappropriate content

FAQ's

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues & Solutions

🔧 Dashboard Loading Problems

  • • Refresh the page (Ctrl/Cmd + R)
  • • Clear browser cookies and cache
  • • Try incognito/private browsing mode
  • • Disable browser extensions temporarily

🔧 Can’t Write Reviews

  • • Verify you’re logged in
  • • Check that you haven’t already reviewed this club
  • • Ensure all required fields are completed
  • • Confirm your college affiliation is set

🔧 Search Not Working

  • • Try shorter keywords
  • • Remove special characters
  • • Check your filter settings
  • • Switch between “Your School” and “All Schools”

Q: Do I need an account to browse clubs? A: Yes! You need an account to write reviews, react, or save favorites.

Q: Why can’t I review clubs from other schools? A: To maintain authentic reviews, students can only review clubs at their own college.

Q: How do I change my college affiliation? A: Contact support with verification of your new school enrollment.

Q: Can I edit my review once submitted? A: Currently, reviews can only be edited until approved. Once they are approved, you can no longer edit your review.

Q: Why is my review pending? A: All reviews go through a brief moderation process to ensure they meet community guidelines.

Q: How are overall ratings calculated? A: We average the four rating categories (Atmosphere, Engagement, Leadership, Skill Development).

Q: Icons aren’t showing properly A: Clear your browser cache and refresh. We use Bootstrap Icons – ensure your browser is up to date.

Q: The dashboard won’t load A: Check your internet connection, try a different browser, or disable ad blockers temporarily.

Q: I can’t submit a club suggestion A: Ensure all required fields are filled and you’ve checked the verification box.

Common Questions

Get quick answers to your questions here

You can easily browse and search for clubs by using our search bar at the top of the page. You can filter your results based on interests, location, and more. It’s designed to help you find your perfect fit!

Absolutely! We encourage all users to share their experiences. Just click on the club you’d like to review and you’ll see an option to submit your feedback. Your insights help others make informed decisions!

No worries! Just click the ‘Forgot Password?’ link on the login page. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password. It’s quick and easy!

You can save your favorite clubs by clicking the heart icon next to their names. This makes it easy to keep track of those you’re interested in, so you can access them anytime later!

Yes, you can add personal notes for your favorite clubs! This feature is helpful for keeping track of what you liked or any reminders. Just go to the club page and look for the notes section!

If you encounter any issues with a club, you can report it by clicking the report button on the club page. We take your feedback seriously and will investigate any concerns promptly.

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