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SAT/ACT: What's the range?

Hi everyone. I'm a bit overwhelmed with trying to prepare for SATs and ACTs. I was wondering if anyone knows the average range of SAT/ACT scores for admitted students to general universities? Just try …

a year ago

Average GPA for JMU Admissions

Hey, I'm planning to apply to James Madison University. What GPA do they usually expect? How much do they consider a positive trend in the GPA over time vs overall GPA?

a year ago

Average GPA at UCSC?

Heyya! I'm feeling pretty solid about UC Santa Cruz, but keep stressing about my GPA. Could anyone let me know what the average GPA is for applicants who get into UCSC? Thanks a heap!

a year ago

Cornell Admission GPA query

Hi mates, I'm planning on applying to Cornell next year. Can anyone shed some light on what Cornell usually looks for, GPA-wise, in their incoming students? I know test scores are a part, but how crit …

a year ago

What's considered a good ACT score for Class of 2024?

Hello, friends. So, I'm applying to colleges in the Fall and I just got my ACT scores. What is considered a 'good' ACT score for the application cycle? And does it vary between schools?

a year ago

Anyone with info on Lincoln University in California?

I recently came across Lincoln University in California and it got me curious. Anyone here got any first-hand or meaningful info on their admission process, student life, popular majors, or even reput …

a year ago

Choosing Among Best Jesuit Colleges

Hey guys, I'm drawn to the Jesuit philosophy of education and want to apply to a Jesuit college. Could you help me understand which colleges are considered the 'best' in this aspect, and why?

a year ago

About Harvard's location

Hi guys! I'm thinking of applying to Harvard but I'm pretty clueless in regards to where it's actually located, beyond that it's in Massachusetts. Could you tell me about the town/area? What's the env …

a year ago

Advice on Cal State Bakersfield?

Hey everyone, just looking for some insights about Cal State Bakersfield - what's it like over there? Specifically, I'm kinda curious about campus life and the quality of the academic programs. Any in …

a year ago

Need Some Letter of Recommendation Ideas?

Hello, I have to ask my teachers for letters of recommendation soon but I'm not sure what they should include. Any ideas or pointers that would make my application stand out?

a year ago

Let's Talk Dollars: Duquesne University Financial Aid

Hey, I've been looking into Duquesne University, but I've been scratching my head over the whole financial aid thing. Can anyone who's gone through this process share their experience or offer any tip …

a year ago

What's a competitive GPA for Temple University?

Hey folks, Anyone know anything about Temple University's average GPA for incoming students? I know the range can be pretty wide, but I'd like to know what I should be aiming for. Also, how does Templ …

a year ago

What's the financial aid situation like at Colgate?

Hi everyone, getting a little (a lot) stressed about college costs. Anyone know how generous Colgate University is with financial aid? Is it need-based, merit-based, or a mix?

a year ago

Unweighted GPA and College Admissions

Hey, everyone. I've got a quick question about GPA and college applications. More specifically, I'm wondering if colleges tend to look at the unweighted GPA rather than the weighted one? If varies, ho …

a year ago

GPA Requirements at Villanova

Hi! Villanova University is my dream school but I'm a little stressed out about whether my GPA is up to scratch or not. Does anyone know about the GPA requirements at Villanova? Any tips to boost it j …

a year ago

College Board SAT Score Submission Time

Hi all, I'm worried about the timeline for sending my SAT scores to my dream schools. Can someone tell me how long College Board usually takes to send out SAT scores?

a year ago

What's the GPA Requirement for Butler University?

Guys, I have been scoping out Butler University lately, but I'm unsure of my fit based on my GPA. Can anyone share the lowdown on GPA requirements for Butler?

a year ago

Boosting my GPA: Any Advice?

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm a bit concerned about my current GPA. It's not exactly where I'd like it to be, so I'm keen on finding ways to improve it before I have to start sending out applic …

a year ago

Easiest Bachelor's Degrees - Are There Such Things?

Yo guys, I'm aware that 'easy' is kind of relative depending on our personal strengths but I'm curious if there are any bachelor's degrees that are generally perceived as easier? And more importantly, …

a year ago

Decoding EA Colleges

Hey folks, I've been hearing a lot about EA (early action) colleges, and I'm not quite sure I get it. Could someone explain what this means and what the pros and cons are of applying EA?

a year ago
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