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Long Island resident here! Planning my college journey and considering staying local. Can anyone share list of SUNY schools located in Long Island and perhaps experiences, if any have studied there? H …
Okay, so I know there's a lot of focus on AP courses and advanced classes for college admissions, but is it okay to take subjects I'm genuinely interested in that aren’t necessarily advanced? Do colle …
Does anyone have examples of successful student recommendation letters? I want to give my teacher some guidelines for writing mine but I'm not sure where to start. TIA (thanks in advance)!
Kinda-sorta freaking out here. My GPA is filled with straight B's and I'm worried this might affect my chances at some competitive colleges. Is having straight B's going to be a major issue when I app …
I’m eyeing Stony Brook University as one of my top choices. Can anyone give me a range for the SAT scores they typically accept? Does anyone know if they super-score? Thanks fellow applicants!
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any info on financial aid at Stevenson University? What's the average aid package like for out-of-state students? Is it need-based, or are there merit schol …
Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to the State University of New York at New Paltz. For preparation, I need to know their acceptance rate. Can anyone give me up-to-date information?
I've been hearing about state SAT rankings lately, and I'm a bit curious. Does anyone know where I can find these rankings? How much do they really matter when considering college applications?
With the SAT coming up, I'm wondering if there is any online platforms that provide quality SAT prep? If anyone has had success using online tools for SAT studying, I'd love to hear your strategy!
Hey all, I'm a junior and St. John's University has always been on my college list. But I'm not exactly sure what GPA they're looking for? Can someone give me an idea of what the typical admitted stud …
Hey there, fellow students. I'm kinda confused about how weighted GPAs work in high school. I know APs and honors classes carry more weight, but can anyone break it down in a simple way for me? What e …
Hey, I'm a little stressed out about collating everything I need for my application. What do I absolutely need to submit while applying to ECU? Has anyone here recently applied and can provide a brief …
I just got my ACT score and it's a 21. I know it's not the highest but I was wondering, how limiting is an ACT score of 21 for college applications? Anyone else in the same boat? What colleges are you …
Hi all, I'm an international student who will need to take the TOEFL. I've been studying, but I'm not sure what score I should be shooting for. What is considered a good score on the TOEFL?
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior and I'm wanting to build out my resume a bit more. What are some awards or honors you might suggest I could target? They just have to be ones that would look good on c …
Hi folks, as a junior with a 3.6 GPA, I am slightly stressed out. Will this GPA limit my chances for college admissions? What should my next steps be?
Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to this college admissions stuff and been considering Western Oregon University. Can anyone shed some light on what they're looking for in an applicant? Any help would be …
Hello folks! I'm considering applying to San Jose State University (SJSU). I know that GPA is a significant factor in admissions. Does anyone know what the average admitted student's GPA at SJSU is? A …
Hi all, so I'm seriously thinking about St. John's University for college. Can anyone shed some light on the GPA requirements there? Do they consider an upward trend in grades if you started off slow …
Hey everyone, I've been looking at Lander University and I'm kinda curious. What’s the acceptance rate like at Lander University? Do you guys know if it's a reach or a match for someone with a decent …