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What GPA do I need to get into UC Santa Cruz?

Hey guys, I'm starting to really consider UCSC as my top choice for college, but I'm unsure if my GPA is competitive enough. Anybody on here happen to know the average GPA of students who are admitted …

2 years ago

Understanding Divisions of Colleges

I've been seeing a lot about 'divisions' of colleges, like Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, etc. What exactly does that mean? How does it impact college life, especially as a potential student-athl …

2 years ago

What's the average ACT score on a national level?

Hey guys, just out of curiosity, what's the average ACT score on a national scope? Knowing this could help me gauge where I stand in relation to the larger pool of test-takers!

2 years ago

Harvard Acceptance GPA

Hey everyone. I'm a junior and it's always been a dream of mine to get into Harvard. Can someone tell me the kind of GPA, weighted or unweighted, they usually look out for in the admission process? Th …

2 years ago

The Extended Essay for IB -- How Does It Work?

Hey everyone, I'm in the IB program and I'm kinda confused about the Extended Essay. Can someone explain what needs to be in it or maybe share their own EE experiences? Any extra help would be much ap …

2 years ago

Test-Optional Policy at Lehigh University?

Hey all. I heard some colleges are moving towards a test-optional policy for their admissions. So, does this extend to Lehigh University? I'm really unsure about my abilities on these standardized tes …

2 years ago

Chance me for the Chicago Art Institute?

Anyone know how competitive the Chicago Art Institute is? I'm hoping to apply next year and wanted to know the acceptance rate. Also, do they prioritize portfolio over GPA and test scores or is it all …

2 years ago

What's Coastal University's acceptance rate?

Hey y'all, I've been eyeing Coastal University for a while and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. I can't seem to find consistent numbers. Anyone have reliable info?

2 years ago

Is a 3.3 GPA good for a college student?

Hey, I'm currently in my junior year at university and my GPA is at 3.3. I feel pretty good about it, but I know it's not straight A's. Should I be concerned? How might this affect my grad school appl …

2 years ago

Fetching my ACT Scores?

Hey there! I'm dealing with a bit of a situation here. So I took the ACT and now I'm all stressed trying to figure out how to get my scores. Is there an online portal or something to get them? Can som …

2 years ago

Difference between GPA scales

Hi, friends! I've been trying to figure out the difference between regular and weighted GPA scales. The whole grading system is quite confusing. Can someone explain to me the differences and how each …

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins: What are the requirements?

Hi there! I'm looking to make a strong application for Johns Hopkins, and I was just curious what their requirements are? Like, do they require specific high school courses or a certain GPA? Any infor …

2 years ago

Regarding LE Regents: What's It All About?

So I keep hearing about these 'LE Regents' exams from my friends in other states. Could someone please explain what they are? Are they something I'd need to take as a high school student?

2 years ago

Recommended Study Time for the SAT?

Pals, how long should I ideally study for the SAT? Is there a best practice? Like, how many hours a day or week? Any tips on spreading it over months? Super stressed. TIA!

2 years ago

What's the GPA for all B's?

Hey y'all, I've been maintaining mostly B grades this year, and I'm curious about how this reflects on my GPA. What would be the numerical equivalent if someone gets all B's in their classes?

2 years ago

Boston University ACT requirements

What ACT scores is Boston University typically looking for? I've heard it's pretty competitive. Any info is greatly appreciated as I'm planning out my testing schedule for next year!

2 years ago

How selective is Lehigh?

Hi everyone, I've been doing some research on Lehigh University and was wondering if anyone could share info about their acceptance rate? Just trying to gauge my chances of getting in. Any insight wou …

2 years ago

BYU Average GPA?

Hey everyone, I'm considering Brigham Young University. What GPA is usually expected for a viable application?

2 years ago

What constitutes a good GPA in high school?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to get an understanding of what's considered a 'good' GPA in high school. I know it can vary from place to place and depend on a variety of factors. But generally speaking, wh …

2 years ago

Prepping for the SAT Math Section

Hey peeps, I'm getting ready to take the SAT and math's not exactly my strongest subject. Any advice on what I should focus on studying, or any resources you found particularly helpful for the Math se …

2 years ago
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