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Here's the situation: the grading system at my high school doesn't really follow the standard 4.0 scale, which has me a bit confused when it comes to applying to colleges. Can anybody explain the aver …

As the title suggests, I'm currently at a 3.44 GPA and feeling a bit disheartened. I'm interested to hear your stories, especially from those who had a similar GPA and got into your dream school. What …

Hey, I've got my sights set on Vanderbilt and I'm curious what ACT scores look like for their admits. What's the average ACT score for students at Vandy? Would really appreciate any advice.

Hey everyone, I'm a rising junior from Arkansas and I'm wondering what the average ACT score is for students in my state. Is there a specific range that colleges typically look for with in-state appli …

Hello everyone, Yale has been my dream school for the longest time. Can anyone give me an idea of the average ACT score for students accepted at Yale? Would it be a good idea to retake the exam if I'm …

So FSU is like, my dream school at the moment but I've heard it's kinda tough to get into it. Can someone shed some light on its admission process and what they're really looking for in an applicant? …

So I realized that I'm super into biochem stuff over all the other subjects I've been mulling over, but my worry worms keep telling me that it can be pretty difficult. Could anyone with some experienc …

Hey everyone, I've heard some chatter about IB Math SL and how it can be pretty tough. Can anyone who's been through it share their experiences? What exactly is the course material and is it worth tak …

Hello folks, I've been struggling a bit with my SAT readings and I was hoping some of you might have some advice on how to up my scores? What helped you the most in improving your reading score? Thank …

So, my dream school is Notre Dame University but I gotta admit, the admission process is freaking me out a bit. What do you think are the main things I should focus on to get into ND? Any strategies, …

Hi guys, does anyone know the specifics of financial aid at IIT Chicago? My family is middle-income and I'm a bit uncertain about how financial aid might work at universities like this one. Any advice …

So, here's the deal. I'm super into filmmaking and have decided to follow my passion all the way to film school. But, the big question is: how do I get in? Any tips or suggestions on preparing a spect …

Hey y'all, I'm ambitiously pursuing a career in medicine, and I was hoping someone could shed some light on what colleges look for in prospective medical students? How should I prepare myself in high …

Rising junior here with a quick question. I'm vaguely aware that our class ranks are based on GPA somehow, but is it weighted or unweighted, and does it include everyone in our class? Any insights wou …

I am seriously considering going pre-med in college. Are there any high schools that provide early exposure to medical programs? Can you give me some examples?

Hello folks, I'm trying to get my ducks in a row for the application season. For applying to Harvard, who should I approach for letters of recommendation? Teachers, coaches, or could it be someone not …

I've been interested in Arizona State University and I was wondering if anyone might know what sort of GPA they're generally looking for in their applicants. What's a good goal to set for myself? I'd …

Hey guys, I'm a rising high school junior and feeling a bit lost. How do weighted GPAs work exactly? Like, does taking more AP or IB classes affect it significantly? Anything I should keep in mind whi …

Hi everyone! I've taken my ACT but I'm having difficulty locating my ACT ID (yeah, I know, sounds silly). I spent a good amount of time searching online but couldn't find any concrete info. I need the …

Hello everyone! I've been kind of into Houston University recently and was trying to get to know more about their admission process. I've heard about these 'GPA requirements', can someone shed some li …