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Whereabouts of Sarah Lawrence College?

I've recently stumbled upon Sarah Lawrence College and I've been intrigued by what they have to offer. Can anyone fill me in on the specific city it's based in? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

How many colleges/universities are in Boston?

Boston's been on my radar recently as I plan for college. I know it's a huge college city, but could anyone tell me how many colleges and universities there actually are in Boston?

2 years ago

Houston community college acceptance rate

Heyaa folks! I'm looking into Houston Community College as an option and I was wondering what the acceptance rate here is? Is it super competitive to get in? I'd especially love to hear from any curre …

2 years ago

Understanding Hofstra's location

Hello all, I've recently been accepted to Hofstra. I'm not from NY, so could someone please explain the geographical placement of the university to me? I see 'Hempstead' and 'NYC' both mentioned frequ …

2 years ago

Is a 2.93 GPA good enough for college?

Hey, I'm currently a junior and my cumulative GPA is a 2.93. Is it solid enough to get into respectable colleges or should I consider community college then transferring? I know it's not amazing, but …

2 years ago

Wondering how a 3.21 GPA impacts college admissions

Quick question for the team! Currently, my GPA is a 3.21... do you think I should be worried about this affecting my college admissions? Still got a year left of high school, can I improve it enough t …

2 years ago

How to boost a GPA of 3.1?

Hey everyone! I'm currently in 11th grade and freaking out a bit because my GPA stands at 3.1. I've heard that colleges place a significant amount of weight on GPA. So I wanted to know, what are some …

2 years ago

How is a GPA above 4.0 calculated?

Hey guys, I'm a bit curious and maybe stressed out on understanding the GPA system. I've seen some students on here with GPAs above 4.0 and it got me wondering, how is that even calculated? And what c …

2 years ago

What does a 3.99 GPA say about my college prospects?

Just to clarify, I have been steady on a 3.99 GPA. Is this considered a strong GPA in the eyes of colleges? What range of colleges should I consider applying to with this GPA?

2 years ago

What can a 3.0 GPA mean for my college prospects?

Hey everyone, my cumulative GPA is smack-dab at 3.0 right now. Does this limit my options for college? I've heard some people say this is an 'average' GPA, but what does that mean for me when I apply? …

2 years ago

Want to know the first military branch

Hello everyone! There's something I've been wondering—and that's about the historical origins of the US military. Specifically, which of the military branches was actually formed first? It's just a bu …

2 years ago

Exploring Colleges in Newport: What's Your Take?

Hey guys! I've recently been looking at colleges in Newport and was wondering whether any of you have any first hand experiences or insights. Anything you could share would be appreciated!

2 years ago

Relevance of a 3.71 GPA in college applications

So, I've got a 3.71 GPA. I have been putting heaps of work into maintaining this, but I'm a little unsure. Is this seen as a good GPA when I'm applying for colleges?

2 years ago

Clarifying the basics of U.S military branches

Hey all, forgive me for such a basic question but can someone please explain to me what the term 'branch' of military means? What constitutes a 'branch' and how are the different branches of the U.S. …

2 years ago

What are the majors at Xavier University, New Orleans?

Hey everyone, I'm exploring different colleges and their programs. Came across Xavier University in New Orleans. It seems unique and I'm really interested in discovering more about what they offer. Do …

2 years ago

High Point University tuition - How Much?

Hey y'all, recently I've been considering High Point University for my undergraduate studies. Does anyone know the rough cost of tuition there?

2 years ago

Is American University in D.C. known for anything specific?

I am currently looking towards colleges and American University in D.C. caught my eye. Can anyone shed some light on its strengths? Maybe in terms of academics, student life, or specialization in cert …

2 years ago

Can someone share a list of NESCAC schools?

I've heard plenty about the NESCAC league and I'm kinda intrigued. I believe their focus on both academics and athletics could be a good fit for me. So, could anyone here share a list of all NESCAC sc …

2 years ago

Any Feedback on Eastern Carolina University?

Hey, I'm starting to look at colleges and gather info. I've come across Eastern Carolina University, and I wanted to hear some experiences. If anyone here has attended or knows anyone who has, could y …

2 years ago

Confusion about U.S. military branches - could use some advice

Hi all, so I'm weighing my options after high school and strongly considering the military. But I'm not sure which branch is the best for me – I've seen threads about the 'best' branch but it seems su …

2 years ago
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