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Hello everyone, I'm a junior preparing for college applications and University of Florida (UF) is on my list. I've heard they use their own GPA calculator for admissions. Can anyone explain how it wor …

Hello everyone, I am wondering if good grades are a prerequisite to join the military. Does your GPA in high school matter when applying?

Hey all, I'm trying to plan out my next steps after high school and I'm considering enlisting. One thing I'm confused about though; I've heard mixed things about credit scores- do they actually affect …

Hi there, for those knowledgeable on this topic, do I need to be a full-fledged U.S. citizen to join the military? As a permanent resident, I'm a bit uncertain about eligibility. Can anyone help clari …

Hi everyone, having this idea of possibly enlisting after high school. Does anyone know if taking the ASVAB is a mandatory requirement to join the military?

Hey all, I'm getting really interested in University of Pittsburgh! I'm a bit anxious about my SAT score though. Would anyone know the range of scores Pitt typically accepts?

Hey everyone, I'm from out of state and considering applying to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but the tuition cost has me a bit worried. I've been hearing that the tuition for out o …

So I'm seriously thinking about pursuing engineering as a career but tbh I'm super overwhelmed with all the different types of engineering degrees out there. Could anyone describe the various engineer …

Hello. I recently received my PSAT score, and it's 1070. Can anyone help me determine what SAT score I might expect based on this? Additionally, any tips for improvement would be welcome. Kind of stre …

Hey y'all. Disclaimer - I'm not all that clued up about American grading systems (international student here). Can someone tell me what a 3.6 GPA equates to in terms of a letter grade? It's a bit diff …

Hey fellow students, I'm trying to decide between USC and UCLA. Both seem like incredible schools but I’m having a hard time weighing them up. I know 'better' can vary based on what you want but, gene …

Hey everyone, I've been doing some research and Morehouse College has caught my eye. Anyone aware of their specific admission requirements? Really need some advice here, it's key for my application st …

Anyone here know about LSU's specific admission requirements? I'm trying to get a clear understanding so I can give myself the best shot at getting accepted. Any help would be awesome!

Stanford's my dream school and I'm prepping for the SAT. I'm slightly anxious, honestly. What's the typical SAT score range for admits? Anyone know what the benchmark is?

I'm kind of confused. Is Notre Dame College the same as Notre Dame University or are they totally different? What's the main differences between these two Institutions?

Hi there, folks. I'm definitely feeling the pressure about the finances. I've been looking into Loyola University, Chicago and wondering, just how much should I be budgeting if I opt to go there?

Need a bit of help folks! Looking to grasp the acceptance scenario at University of Minnesota Mankato. Anyone know how steep their acceptance rate is?

I'm really torn between going to college or joining the military. I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice you could give. What should be the factors I consider in making this decision?

Hey guys, I'm a junior, from Chesapeake. Trying to keep my options open by applying to colleges nearby as well. Got any recommendations on good colleges in and around Chesapeake? Any info helps, thank …

Hi folks! I've been pondering this idea of joining the military to utilize their educational benefits for college. Has anyone joined the military primarily for this reason and could share how it panne …