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Need help brainstorming persuasive speech topics

Hey peeps, I have to prepare a persuasive speech for my English class. I'm kinda stuck at choosing an interesting, yet impactful topic. Any innovative ideas or past experiences you all could share? Th …

2 years ago

How to write an effective personal statement for UC?

Hey everyone! So, I'm starting to buckle down on my UC applications and I'm a little unsure about the personal statement. Can anyone share tips on how to make my personal statement stand out? Or maybe …

2 years ago

Exploring Performing Arts Colleges in California

I'm super interested in performing arts and was hoping to study that in college. I live in California but I'm kinda overwhelmed with the options. Can anyone recommend some good performing arts college …

2 years ago

SAT Scores for Pepperdine?

I'm eyeing Pepperdine as a potential school, but I'm not sure where my SAT scores land in relation to their accepted scores. Would anyone happen to know what SAT scores Pepperdine typically expects? T …

2 years ago

Pennsylvania State University vs University of Pennsylvania

Hey, I'm a bit stressed about the difference between Pennsylvania State University and University of Pennsylvania. I know they're separate institutions but could anyone explain the key differences lik …

2 years ago

Clarification on SAT scores for Pennsylvania State University

What's up everyone. I'm currently feeling a bit stuck about the SAT scores for Pennsylvania State University. What range of scores are they typically looking for? Should I aim for a specific score or …

2 years ago

Average admission figures for Penn State?

Hey everyone! Penn State has always been on my list of schools to apply to, but I'm a little confused about their acceptance rate. I know acceptance rates can fluctuate from year to year so I don't wa …

2 years ago

High School Requirements for Penn State?

I'm a bit stressed about my potential application to Penn State next year. Does anyone have a list of the specific high school course requirements to be eligible to apply to Penn State?

2 years ago

Penn State Brandywine Acceptance Rates

I'm considering applying to Penn State Brandywine, but I'm having trouble finding their acceptance rate. Can anyone here provide any info on how tough it is to gain admission?

2 years ago

What's a Passing ACT Score?

I'm stressing a bit about my ACT scores. Could anyone tell me what is considered a 'passing score' on the ACT? Does the scoring scale vary depending on the university you're applying to?

2 years ago

Party Scene at Universities?

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot about these 'party schools' and honestly, I'm a bit confused. Can anyone elaborate on what actually goes down at parties in university? Also, do these parties usually …

2 years ago

Aiming for Oregon State University - Do I Meet the Requirements?

Been seriously considering OSU for my future, but I'm a little fuzzy on what they require for acceptance. Apart from the transcripts and the usual stuff, are there specific courses or grade requiremen …

2 years ago

Average GPA for OSU?

Hey guys, I'm starting to consider Oregon State University (OSU) and was wondering what the average GPA is for accepted students. Any idea where I can find reliable data or stats? I'm trying to figure …

2 years ago

Oral Roberts University Acceptance Rate?

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Oral Roberts University. Does anyone know their general acceptance rate/criteria? Want to know if I've got a shot. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

GPA Requirements for Old Dominion University

Hello, folks! I've been looking into Old Dominion University but I'm a bit unsure about the GPA they're expecting from applicants. Does anyone have any info on that? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

What are the Admission Requirements for Ohio University?

Hey There! Ohio University is on my list and I'm just wondering about the general admission requirements. Is it purely GPA and test scores focused or are they looking at ECs and essays as well?

2 years ago

Need Info on Ohio's Acceptance Rate

Hello fellow students! I am considering a few schools, and Ohio University is one of them. I know acceptance rates can give me an idea of the competitiveness, so does anyone know what Ohio's acceptanc …

2 years ago

Oglethorpe Acceptance Rate

Hey guys! I'm really interested in Oglethorpe University. From the research I've done, it seems like a great school that would fit my needs. I just wanted to know if anyone could give me a ballpark fi …

2 years ago

Search for Obscure Scholarships?

Hey y'all! I'm on the hunt for scholarships and I wanted to see if anyone has advice on finding (and securing) those less-well-known ones. I hear sometimes these obscure scholarships have less competi …

2 years ago

Opinions on NYU Prepscholar?

Hello! I've been using Prepscholar to get a grasp on college requirements and it seems pretty informative. But, I am a bit skeptical about the NYU admissions stats it's showing. Has anyone else found …

2 years ago
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