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Exploring James Madison University: GPA requirements?

Sup y'all, so I'm really into James Madison University and I want to set the right goals for myself. Does anyone know what their GPA requirements are? I'd also appreciate any info you guys have on wha …

2 years ago

Understanding the APUSH course units

APUSH is on my schedule for next year, but I'm unsure about the workload. How many units are there in APUSH and what topics do they cover?

2 years ago

Curious about the different types of engineering

I'm considering studying engineering in college, but there seem to be so many types! How many types of engineers are there, exactly? Can anyone give me a brief rundown of the major ones?

2 years ago

Westfield State University Admissions Process?

So I've been thinking of applying to Westfield State University. Does anyone know how tough their admissions process is? Do they have any specific requirements? Feeling kinda anxious about getting in.

2 years ago

Western Carolina University GPA Requirements: What's the Deal?

Hey guys, Western Carolina University is one of my top choices. Can anyone tell me what their GPA requirements are, and if they’re strictly enforced? Do they look at certain areas more than others?

2 years ago

Weirdest College Majors—Should I Consider One?

So, I stumbled across some really weird college majors (think 'Bagpiping' or 'Puppet Arts'). As funny as they sound, I'm genuinely interested. Is it risky to major in something non-traditional? Would …

2 years ago

What's the Real Deal About Weighted vs Unweighted GPA in High School?

I'm a rising junior and I've started to fret about this weighted vs unweighted GPA discussion which paradoxically stresses and confuses me. What exactly do colleges look at and does it actually impact …

2 years ago

Agonizing Over Weighted and Unweighted GPA

Okay, so I get that weighted GPA takes AP and Honors classes into account while unweighted GPA doesn't. But like do colleges prefer one over the other or do they take both into account? Could use some …

2 years ago

Wake Forest's Average GPA

Hi everyone, I'm a current junior, and Wake Forest is one of my top choices. Can anyone share insight into the average GPA of accepted students? Are there any trends I should be aware of?

2 years ago

To Waive or Not to Waive Recommendation Access

Hey guys, pretty confused here. While filling out some applications, there's an option to 'waive my right to access this recommendation'. What exactly does this mean and what are the pros and cons if …

2 years ago

Where can I find very hard math problems to practice on?

I'm trying to step up my math game and prepare for college-level classes. I feel comfortable with the normal high school math but I want to challenge myself with some very hard math problems. Any reco …

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for admission to Vassar College?

Hey, I'm currently a junior looking at my college options. I've had my eye on Vassar College for a while and I was wondering if someone could tell me what the average GPA is for students who get accep …

2 years ago

SAT Range for Vanderbilt

Hello, folks! I'm setting my sights on Vanderbilt, but I'm not sure where I fall within their SAT range. Does anybody know the typical range they accept? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Understanding 'Validvictorian'

Hey everyone. Does anyone know what 'validvictorian' means? I stumbled on it while researching about college and I can't understand the context. Appreciate the help!

2 years ago

Acceptance Rate at UW–Platteville

Hello peeps! I've been considering University of Wisconsin–Platteville for a while now. Can anyone tell me about their acceptance rate? I think it'd be a good gauge for understanding how selective the …

2 years ago

Information on UVA's Average ACT

How's it going, folks? I'm currently a junior in high school and thinking of applying to University of Virginia. I was wondering what UVA's average ACT score is for admitted students. Just trying to g …

2 years ago

What does UTK look for in applicants?

Hi guys, I'm thinking about applying to University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) next year. Does anyone here know what they look for in applicants? Like average GPA, minimum ACT/SAT score, volunteer w …

2 years ago

Applying to Utah State University?

Hey everyone, I’m starting to look at college applications and Utah State caught my eye. Can anyone here share their experience applying to Utah State? Are there any additional essays required or is i …

2 years ago

What GPA is needed for UT Dallas?

Hello! I’m doing some homework on UT Dallas and wondering what GPA they typically look for with potential students. Is there a certain threshold that I should aim for to be competitive in the applicat …

2 years ago

What ACT scores does USF typically look for?

Stressing out a bit here, working on my college list and I'm considering applying to the University of South Florida (USF). Their website is kinda vague about ACT score requirements. Like, what’s a go …

2 years ago
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