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Hey guys, feeling a little worried. I'm a junior and Loyola Marymount is on my list of potential colleges. I'm not sure what my GPA should be around to feel confident in my application. Can anyone she …

Hey y'all, a little worried here because I didn't do as well on the ACT as I hoped. Just for my information (and to calm my nerves a bit), what's the lowest possible score you can get on the ACT, and …

Hey, guys! I'm feeling really stressed with this whole recommendation letter thing. I heard I should provide some kind of 'direction' or examples to my teachers, but I have no clue what a good LOR loo …

Hey everyone, I took the SAT a while back and kind of misplaced the score report. I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to look up old SAT scores? And if yes, how does one go about this? Yo …

I'm a junior in high school and athletic recruitment might be a path I want to take when applying to colleges. I can't seem to find a comprehensive list of NCAA sports. Anyone got a link or can help m …

Hey there, I've been doing a lot of research on colleges within the CUNY system for my application. Can someone provide me with a list of these colleges along with some of the pros and cons of each? I …

Hi everyone, I'm trying to boost my resume before applying to colleges, and I've heard that having awards can make a difference. What are some awards for high school students that I could potentially …

Hey guys, I'm in my public speaking class this semester, and we're supposed to come up with a speech addressing a question of fact. I'm really stuck on topic ideas. Could you all provide some unique a …

Hello! I'm considering Lehman College in New York as one of my options, but I'm unsure about what kind of GPA they're looking for. Does anyone know their minimum GPA requirements or what they consider …

Hey guys, I'm hoping to apply to pre-law programs and I want to beef up my resume a bit with some law related volunteer work. Does anyone have any suggestions of where a high school student could volu …

Hey, I'm kinda freaking out here. My AP exams are coming up and I'm notorious for being late. So, just in case, does anyone know what happens if you arrive late to an AP test? Do they still let you in …

Hey all, junior here. I've been looking into some of the largest private colleges, but I'm unsure if the size would be a good or a bad thing for me. Does anyone have any insights or experiences with l …

Hey, I'm aiming for the University of Kentucky. What is the GPA they typically look for in applicants? Is there a minimum, or is it more about overall academic performance?

Hello guys! I'm currently a junior and looking into Kean University as a possible choice. Could anyone please tell me Kean's minimum GPA requirement, and any other admission criteria I should be aware …

I'm thinking about taking the ACT in June of next year, right after my junior year is over... Is that a good strategy? Would it be better to take it earlier or later? Could use any advice you've got!

I was planning on taking the ACT in July before my senior year starts, but I'm worried about whether it's too late for college applications. Will the score arrive on time? And is it better to take it …

Hey folks, I'm considering Illinois Wesleyan University as one of my top choices, but I'm not too sure about their financial aid process. I could really use some information on the kind of financial a …

Heya, I'm a junior and starting to think really seriously about college apps. Obvious question, but how exactly are the Ivies ranked? I.e., what criteria are used and how much does this ranking really …

Hey, guys! I'm interested in applying to Ithaca College next year. I know it's not a cheap school, and financial aid will be a pretty big deal for me. What sort of documents, info, etc. do I need to p …

Hello community! Been doing a little daydreaming about Yale. The acceptance rate is intimidating, and I'm just wondering about how daunting the application process really is. Anyone mind sharing their …