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What's the acceptance rate for Harvard's Restrictive Early Action?

A bit stressed out junior here! I'm considering applying for Harvard's REA program next year. Are there any stats available on the acceptance rate for this program specifically? I want to understand m …

2 years ago

AP Music Theory Grading

Hello! I'm new to AP Music Theory and was wondering how they calculate the grades? Also, is the cutoff for a 5 usually high?

2 years ago

How to boost my chances for National Merit?

I just received my PSAT results and it looks like I may have a shot at National Merit– woohoo! Does anyone have some advice to push my score up to qualifying range in senior year? Would love some tips …

2 years ago

Which Major Brings the Best Job Opportunities?

I'm stressing out about what major to choose in college. What I really want to know is which major would lead to the easiest path to finding a job after graduation? I'm aware that passion matters, but …

2 years ago

Which Engineering Majors are the Toughest?

Hi, friends! I've been thinking about studying engineering in college, but I've heard that some engineering majors are really hard. In your opinion, which are the most difficult engineering majors?

2 years ago

Major-based Acceptance Rate at USC?

I want to apply to USC, but I've heard that acceptance rates can vary depending on the major you apply for. Does anyone have info on how drastically the acceptance rate can change based on your chosen …

2 years ago

AP German Exam Expectations

Anyone else preparing for the AP German exam? I'm a bit anxious and was wondering what to expect in terms of format and the types of questions they normally ask.

2 years ago

Comparing Scores - PSAT vs SAT?

Anybody know how to equate a PSAT score to the SAT? I'm trying to gauge how I might perform on the real test, based off my PSAT results. Thanks in advance for any help.

2 years ago

Which majors are considered the most challenging?

Hi there, so I'm a junior trying to figure out what field I might want to go into. I'd like to challenge myself. What are some of the most challenging undergraduate degrees out there, according to you …

2 years ago

What Lies Beyond the PSAT National Merit Cutoff for Class of 2024?

Hey, so I'm in the class of 2024 and I've been trying to get my head around this whole PSAT National Merit Cutoff thing. What does it really mean for me? How significant is it in my overall college ad …

2 years ago

Searching for The Best Geology Colleges

Greetings, everyone! I've had a long time interest in geology, and I'm now beginning to look into colleges that could nurture this passion. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge abou …

2 years ago

Miami Summer Scholars Experience?

Hello, everyone! I'm considering applying for the Miami Summer Scholars program. Has anyone participated in it before? What was the experience like, and would you recommend it?

2 years ago

Looking for Examples of Strong Topic Sentences

Writing is not my strong suit so I could use some help. What makes a strong topic sentence? Can anyone provide examples? I know it needs to set up the paragraph, but I'm struggling to make mine engagi …

2 years ago

Why is UC Berkeley's acceptance rate so low?

Berkeley is my dream school, but that acceptance rate is freaking me out! What do you think makes it so competitive? Are they just super picky or is there another reason?

2 years ago

AP Calc BC Score Distribution

So I'm taking AP Calc BC this year (whew!). I'm curious, does anyone know how the score distribution generally looks for this exam? It could be really helpful as I plan my study time!

2 years ago

Understanding the AP Macroeconomics Scoring

AP exams are coming up soon and I'm feeling a bit antsy about the AP Macroeconomics test. Can someone give me a quick rundown on how the scoring for this exam works? Is there a specific score calculat …

2 years ago

Curious about Princeton University's Admission Stats

Hey folks. I’ve been dreaming about Princeton ever since I started high school, but I want to adjust my expectations based on actual data. Can anyone give some information on Princeton's admission sta …

2 years ago

Converting 4.1 weighted GPA to unweighted?

I've got a 4.1 weighted GPA, but colleges often ask for unweighted GPAs. How would I go about converting my GPA?

2 years ago

GPA Calculation on a 4.0 Scale

I've been seeing this 4.0 scale tossed around, but I'm used to a 100 point grading system at my school. Could anyone explain how I can calculate my GPA out of 4?

2 years ago

Tips for Stellar Topic Sentences?

So, I've been struggling a bit with structuring my essays, especially coming up with engaging topic sentences. Do you guys have any resources, advice, or examples of great topic sentences? How do you …

2 years ago
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