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What's the significance of a 3.7 GPA for college admissions?

Hey y'all, I've got a 3.7 GPA and I'm not sure where that puts me when it comes to college applications. I know it's not top-tier, but it's not too shabby either, right? What type of schools typically …

2 years ago

What college can a student with a 3.7 GPA realistically get into?

Hi everyone! Junior here working through the college application process. I've maintained a solid 3.7 GPA throughout high school, balancing challenging courses with extracurriculars. Does anyone know …

2 years ago

Grade Conversion Help

I just got a 28/32 on my recent AP History test, but I'm not sure what that means. Is it good, bad? If anyone's familiar with this kind of scoring, could you help translate this to a regular letter gr …

2 years ago

Recovering from a 0.0 GPA

Guys, not proud of this but my GPA's hit rock bottom. It's currently at 0.0 and I've got a year and a half to get it up before college apps. Any advice on how to recover from this situation?

2 years ago

Recommendations for Top PWI (Predominantly White Institutions) Colleges?

Hi there! I'm an African American student and while I'm open to any type of college, I do want to understand the atmosphere at PWIs better. Could anyone suggest some top PWI colleges, ideally with sup …

2 years ago

Male to Female Ratio at Texas Woman's University?

Hello all! I've been looking into Texas Woman's University for a while now and although I do know that it's traditionally a women's college, I am aware that it has been co-ed for some years now. I was …

2 years ago

Military careers as an alternative post-high school path?

Has anyone here taken the military path after high school? What was the experience like? Pros and cons? I heard about the Space Force as well and I'm intrigued, thoughts on that?

2 years ago

Time commitment for military enlistment after high school?

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm strongly considering joining one of the US military branches after graduation. What kind of time commitment am I looking at if I enlist?

2 years ago

Understanding the newest branch of the military

Hey all, I've heard there's a new branch in the U.S military but I couldn't find much information about it. Does anyone know much about it? What's its primary mission and what would life be like if I …

2 years ago

Perceived Difficulty of Military Branches

Yo, I've been seriously thinking of joining the military after I graduate but I've heard some rumors about certain branches being harder than others. Is there such a thing as the 'hardest branch in th …

2 years ago

Need help understanding the difference in military branches

Hey everyone, as I'm considering my options after high school, I am interested in knowing about the different types of military branches. What distinct roles or specializations does each branch have? …

2 years ago

The Citadel: What's its military branch affiliation?

Hi there! I've been looking into The Citadel for my post-high school plans. But I'm a bit confused about its affiliation to any specific military branch, if any. Can anybody clarify?

2 years ago

Branches of the US military - need insights

Hey, mates! So, I'm exploring my post-graduation options and the military is one of them. Can anyone provide a brief overview of the various branches of the U.S. military? I'd love to know about their …

2 years ago

What makes a military branch 'the best'?

I've seen a lot of debates about the 'best' military branch in the United States. However, I'm still unsure about what factors go into determining this. Can anyone share insights?

2 years ago

Best branch of the military - your opinion?

Hey, guys! I've been doing some research about joining the military, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts. In your opinion, which is the best branch of the military and why?

2 years ago

The Aviation Branch of US Military?

Hello everyone, I'm kinda fascinated by planes and stuff - thinking of making a career out of it. Can someone tell me about the aviation branch of the United States military? What does it entail and w …

2 years ago

What are the 7 branches of the military?

Hey guys! I'm considering joining the military after I graduate, but I'm a little unsure about the specific branches and their roles. Can somebody elaborate on this?

2 years ago

Looking for a Test to Determine the Best Military Branch for Me

Hello, I've been considering joining the military after graduation, but I'm not sure which branch would be the best fit for me. I've heard about some tests that can help determine this...anyone know w …

2 years ago

What's the process to join a strong military branch in the US?

I've been debating whether or not to go to college, and have been thinking about joining the military instead. Which branch would you guys consider as the strongest in the US, and how would I begin th …

2 years ago

Information on Special Ops Across Military Branches

Hi y'all! As senior year approaches, I've been thinking seriously about life after high school. One of the paths I've been exploring is joining the military, with a focus on special ops. Since it's su …

2 years ago
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