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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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hey there! I am keenly interested in applying to the University of San Diego (USD), as it's one of my top schools. However, I'm a little bit unclear about their GPA requirements. Does anyone have spec …
Hey guys. I'm super interested in USC and I know demonstrated interest can play a major role in admissions. But how do I effectively show it for USC? I'd appreciate any tips or advice from those who'v …
Hey y'all, does anyone have any insight into how the University of Louisville (UofL) determines their acceptance rate? I've been eyeing UofL and the rate seems good, but is it harder than it looks? Ho …
So, I've been exploring state colleges lately and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) caught my attention. Does anyone know the specific requirements needed for a rising high school junior like me to …