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Samples for Academic Letters of Recommendation

My teacher asked me to provide a draft for my recommendation letter. Any idea where I might find some good examples of academic letters of recommendation? Has anyone here had experience with this?

2 years ago

How does the cumulative GPA calculator at Rutgers work?

Hey, so I've seen a lot of people talk about the cumulative GPA calculator at Rutgers. Can anyone explain what that is and how it's different from a regular GPA calculator? Also, how do I use it?

2 years ago

Making sense of being in the 98th Percentile SAT

I just received my SAT score and it's in the 98th percentile. I'm struggling to comprehend what exactly this means. Can anyone explain what being in this percentile implies? Does it tell anything abou …

2 years ago

Understanding a 960 PSAT Score

Hey y'all, I recently got a 960 on my PSAT and am not sure what to make of it. Is this a decent score? What kind of SAT score does this predict? Also, should I begin studying more intensively for the …

2 years ago

Wait, where is Harvard University located?

Okay, this might be dumb, but I'm a little unclear on where Harvard University actually is? Like, I know it's in Massachusetts, but in which city? Is it Boston or Cambridge?

2 years ago

What GPA does Harvard typically expect?

So, I've got Harvard on my dream list (who doesn't, right?), and I'm super curious about their academic expectations. Specifically, does anyone know what the average GPA of accepted applicants is? I'm …

2 years ago

Can someone share insights about Hanover College admissions?

I am considering a few colleges and Hanover is one of them. From my research, it looks like a great place but I curious about their admissions criteria and what they look for in an applicant. Can some …

2 years ago

Help with Grand Valley State University Admission Requirements?

Hey y'all, I'm currently considering applying to Grand Valley State University and was just hoping I could get some clarification about their admission requirements. Like, what GPA are they typically …

2 years ago

What does a 3.0 GPA mean in terms of grades?

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I want to get a better understanding of how a 3.0 GPA translates to letter grades. Like, what grades should I generally be receiving in a class to meet a 3.0 …

2 years ago

GPA needed for Washington University?

I was just wondering what GPA you generally need to have to get accepted into Washington University. I haven't been able to find a concrete number. Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

How significant is a 3.7 GPA for college admissions?

Hey everyone. I'm a high school junior and I was calculating my GPA, turns out it's 3.7 unweighted. I'm trying to figure out how this might impact my college applications. Is this considered a good GP …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate for Gustavus?

Hey guys, I've been exploring some college options and Gustavus caught my eye. I've been trying to figure out the acceptance rate to get a sense of how competitive it is. Does anyone know where I migh …

2 years ago

Bentley University's acceptance rate?

I’m really interested in Bentley University and trying to understand what my chances are. Can anyone share what the acceptance rate is generally like? How much has it fluctuated in past admissions cyc …

2 years ago

Is there a January SAT?

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out my SAT schedule and was wondering if there's an option to take the test in January. I'm looking to maximize my prep time without affecting my senior year grades too …

2 years ago

Should I choose Maryland or UMBC?

Hey guys, I hope you're doing well! I got acceptances from Maryland and UMBC and I'm really torn between both. They both have the major I'm interested in and both are quite appealing to me. I guess I' …

2 years ago

What's the price to attend Monmouth University?

Hello! I've been thinking about applying to Monmouth University, but before I make a decision, I would like to know about its tuition fees. Can someone please provide some information on that?

2 years ago

Understanding ACT Raw Scores

Hey guys, bit confused on how ACT raw scores work? Can anyone here explain it to me in simple terms? Want to know how it can affect my final ACT score. Thanks!

2 years ago

Is joining the military for a challenge a valid reason?

G'day, gang! I'm a high school junior right now, and I've been toying with the idea of joining the military after graduation. One of the main reasons is that I see it as a personal challenge, but I'm …

2 years ago

Georgetown RD Deadline

Hi peeps! I’m planning to apply to Georgetown under Regular Decision, but I can’t find the exact date of the RD deadline. Does anyone know when it is?

2 years ago

Questioning the Military Path

Hello peeps! I've been seriously considering the military as a life path after high school, but I want to make sure it's the right decision for me. I'd appreciate any insights on what you think are so …

2 years ago
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