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I'm considering applying to Duke, but I want to know more about the competition. Does anyone have info on Duke's acceptance rate?

I keep hearing Stanford named alongside some of the world's top universities, but what exactly makes it so special? Are the academics really so much better, or are there other factors that make it suc …

I'm sure it's a silly question, but what's the SAT really for? I mean, I know it's a college entrance exam, but what exactly are colleges trying to measure when they look at SAT scores?

Hey folks, I've been trying to understand how GPA conversion works. My average score is typically around 87 and I'm not sure how that translates into a GPA. Does anyone have insights on how this proce …

Recently heard about 'alternative high schools' and I've been wondering what they're like. What distinguishes an alternative high school from a traditional one? Is attending one beneficial when applyi …

Hi everyone! I've been seeing this term 'super score' around college websites and I'm not quite certain what it means. Could someone explain it to me? How does it affect my application if a college su …

Hey there, I'm seeing a lot of colleges with 'rolling admissions' deadlines. Can someone help me understand what rolling admission means exactly? When should I ideally apply if a college has a rolling …

Hi folks, I just got my PSAT scores and I'm not sure how to interpret them. Is there a certain score which is considered 'passing', like with the main SAT? And how much do colleges care about PSAT sco …

Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college application essays and I'm a bit confused about the format. I know it's not the same as school assignments, so what's different? Is the setup more flexible …

Hey everyone, I've been wondering... What's usually considered a 'decent' GPA in the eyes of most colleges? Is there a specific range or threshold I should aim for? Thanks for your help.

Hey guys! I was exploring different college options and I kept coming across D2 (Division 2) schools. Can someone explain what these are and if they could be a good fit for me? How do they differ from …

Hey everyone, I just calculated my GPA and it turns out it's a 4.1 weighted. Does this hold up well in competitive college admissions? Is there an 'ideal' GPA colleges look for? I'm really confused ab …

I'm considering Alabama for my college choice and I was wondering, does anyone know what GPA is generally needed to get acceptance into Alabama University?

Hey guys, I've been looking at A&M for my college and I was curious if anyone could tell me what GPA they typically look for in their admissions?

I'm setting my sights high and aiming for Harvard, but I don't know what GPA I should be targeting. What GPA do you typically need for acceptance into Harvard University?

Hey everyone! I'm studying for my SATs and sometimes I just wonder, what exactly is this test measuring? Is it just academic knowledge? Or is it also about problem-solving? I'd really appreciate some …

So I've been looking through various college admissions sites and I've found the term 'priority deadline'. I'm not exactly sure what this means. Is it a sort of early decision thing? Is it best if I a …

I've been filling out my college applications and there's a section that says 'I waive my right...' in regards to certain application components. What does that mean? Should I check it? Kinda nervous …

I've seen the abbreviation CUNY thrown around on this sub quite a bit and I'm not sure what it stands for? Could anyone provide some info on this? What makes it different from other universities?

Hey guys, came across the term 'conditional admission' while reviewing some college websites. I'm not really sure what it means. Does it have something to do with me meeting a certain requirement befo …