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AP Classes' Effect on College Credits

Quick question, do taking AP courses in high school provide college credits? If so, how does that typically work? How much does it potentially help with course load in the freshman year of college?

2 years ago

What do I need to do now if I want to be a medical doctor

Hey everyone. I'm a junior and I've been really set on becoming a medical doctor for a while now. I'm just not entirely sure what steps I should be taking right now to make that happen. Should I be fo …

2 years ago

GPA expectations at University of California Santa Cruz?

I'm interested in applying to UC Santa Cruz, but I'm curious about what kind of GPA they're looking for. Do you guys have any idea about the average GPA for admitted students at UCSC?

2 years ago

What's your GPA if you mostly get B's?

Hey folks! I was wondering, say if you consistently get B's in all your classes, what would the GPA equivalent be? Or is it different based on each school's grading scale?

2 years ago

Biola University Financial Aid Info Needed

Hey guys, really interested in Biola but I'm a bit confused about their financial aid offers. Anyone here who applied or currently attends willing to share their experience with their financial aid pa …

2 years ago

Harvard: location details?

Hey everyone, I just started looking into colleges and I'm not quite sure exactly where Harvard University is located. I get that it's in Massachusetts, but could somebody please clue me in on the spe …

2 years ago

Understanding Walla Walla University's Acceptance Rate

Hey there! I've been browsing through Walla Walla University's stuff and I'm trying to grasp their acceptance rate. I'd appreciate any advice or knowledge about it. Maybe someone could share how compe …

2 years ago

University of Minnesota SAT requirements?

Hey all! University of Minnesota is on my list, but I'm a bit confused on the SAT requirements. Can someone clarify?

2 years ago

How hard is it to get accepted in SMU?

Hey guys, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is one of the colleges I'm currently eyeing as a high school junior. I'm a little stressed out about how competitive the acceptance might be. If anyone ha …

2 years ago

Weber State University Application – Lost and Could Use Some Guidance

Alright, so I've been looking into Weber State University. But, their application process is kind of throwing me off. Is there something specific I should focus on or any tips you all might have relat …

2 years ago

Insights on LIU Financial Aid?

Hey, I'm seriously considering attending Long Island University next year but the cost is a major factor for me. Can anyone share their experiences with the LIU financial aid? Are they generous? Any a …

2 years ago

Rutgers Test Optional Policies?

Hey people, I've been doing a lot of tests and they're not really my strength... I heard something about Rutgers possibly being test optional? Can anyone confirm? How is this impacting who gets in lat …

2 years ago

Release date for the October SAT scores?

Super anxious junior here! Can anyone tell me when the October SAT scores generally come out?

2 years ago

Question about unofficial high school transcripts

Hey everyone! I'm trying to get better prepared for college applications and everywhere I look, it's all 'official transcripts' this, 'official transcripts' that. But what's the deal with unofficial t …

2 years ago

Balancing High School Extracurriculars

Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit swamped with school and my extracurriculars. Any advice on handling this better? How important are these activities for college applications?

2 years ago

SAT Breakdown

Hey everybody, just to clarify, does anyone know how many questions are on each section of the SATs? Thanks for any clarification.

2 years ago

What's the average GPA at Brown University?

Hey there! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Brown University, and I'm a little nervous to know how my GPA matches up. Does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students at Brown? Is it weigh …

2 years ago

Cal Baptist financial aid packages

I've been considering Cal Baptist University, but I'm a little concerned about the financial aspects of college. Can anyone share their experiences dealing with financial aid at Cal Baptist? I'm parti …

2 years ago

What's the GPA Cut-off for University of Kansas?

Hey guys, does anyone know the GPA requirements for applying to University of Kansas? I want to set a realistic target for myself in the next academic year but I'm not sure where I should aim.

2 years ago

How's Harvard's Cambridge campus?

Okay, does anyone have any firsthand experience or knowledge about Harvard's Cambridge campus? It's one thing to read about it online, but I'd love to get some student perspectives. What's the environ …

2 years ago
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