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Advice for applying to 'B' colleges

Hey guys, been looking at 'B' colleges lately, as I feel like they might be a good fit for me. Anyone here can share some insights or experiences about them?

a year ago

What's the Average GPA for Purdue Admissions?

Hi, I'm interested in applying to Purdue and I'm a little anxious about my GPA. Could anyone tell me what the average GPA of accepted students at Purdue is? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

What Should I Bring for My SAT Test?

Hello, all. I'm taking the SAT soon and want to make sure I'm well-prepared on the day of the test. Apart from pencils and erasers, is there anything else I should bring?

a year ago

What's the timeline for joining the military after graduating from college?

Recently, I've been toying with the idea of a military career post-college. But I'm unsure about the timeline - how long does the whole process usually take? Will I enlist right after graduation or is …

a year ago

AP US History Study Strategies

Hey guys, I'm taking AP US History this year. Does anyone have any effective strategies or resources for studying for this monster? Really stressed about finding balance between memorizing key facts a …

a year ago

GPA for admission at UW?

Hi folks, I've been looking into UW and I'm sort of anxious about my GPA. What's the average GPA for admitted students? How much emphasis do they place on GPA during admissions?

a year ago

Using Military Service to Pay College Loans?

Hey peeps, inquisitive rising junior here. If I've taken out loans to pay for college and decide afterward to go the military route, are there programs to help pay those loans back? Like, with service …

a year ago

Travel Opportunities Joining Military Post-College

Hi! Your standard high school junior wondering over here. If I join the military after college, what kind of traveling opportunities could that possibly open up? Is this a viable way to see the world …

a year ago

Understanding ISEE results

Hey everyone! I recently took the ISEE exam and got the results back. I'm not totally sure how to interpret them. Can anyone give me a brief rundown of what the different sections and scores mean, and …

a year ago

April 2025 ACT Preparation

I'm currently building a study plan to prepare for the ACT in April 2025. I'm a bit stressed because I know how pivotal this score could be for my college applications. Can anyone share their methods …

a year ago

Military instead of college?

Hi peeps, quick question - has anyone here considered joining the military instead of college? I'm currently a junior and am debating between both. I was hoping some of you guys might be able to share …

a year ago

Looking to Join RSI. How Do I Get In?

I've got my heart set on RSI for the summer coming up, brainy me is all about the research! Does anyone here know how to strengthen your candidacy? How competitive is it really? Hopefully, there are s …

a year ago

AP World History DBQ examples needed

Hey folks, does anybody have any examples of DBQs for the AP World History exam? I'm really struggling with how to structure my essays, and I think seeing some examples might help.

a year ago

Insight on D3 Schools in California

Hey guys, I've been thinking about applying to D3 schools because I heard they have a good balance of academics and athletics. Specifically, I'm looking at California. Anyone know about the D3 schools …

a year ago

Impact of Activities Outside School on College Applications

Sup y'all, I've got some questions about out-of-school activities. Do they weigh as much as academic performance or official extracurriculars in the application process? How do I highlight these activ …

a year ago

Thoughts on Military Service for College Degree?

Hey everyone, I'm considering joining the military as a potential path to getting a college degree. Is it one of those classic good ideas, because of the financial benefits and the character-building …

a year ago

Becoming an Officer in the Military Post-College

Hi everyone. Polite, stressed high school junior here. If I were to go into the military after getting a Bachelor's degree, would it be silly not to go in as an officer? I mean, I've heard officers ge …

a year ago

The SAT Mechanics: How Does it Work?

Good day everyone! I'm gearing up to face the SAT and I could use some help understanding how the test works. How many sections are there? What's the time limit? And are there negative marks for incor …

a year ago

Tips on Lander University Admissions

I'm seriously considering applying to Lander University, but not too sure about the admissions process. Could anyone shed some light on what they're generally looking for in a prospective student? Are …

a year ago

ACT Scores at Auburn University

Hello everyone, I plan to apply to Auburn University and I'm wondering what ACT score most admitted students typically have. Do they consider the ACT heavily?

a year ago
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