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Plattsburgh College - What's it like?

I'm currently looking into Plattsburgh College as one of my choices, but I wanted to get a bit more 'real' information about it. Can anyone share their experiences–the good, bad, and everything in bet …

2 years ago

Career-oriented Majors: A Good Choice?

Hey, everyone! I'm considering selecting a major which has a clear and direct career path post-graduation. Would anyone here recommend doing so? Are there any specific ones you'd warn against?

2 years ago

How competitive is it to get into UW La Crosse?

Hiya! I'm interested in UW La Crosse, but I'm a little nervous about the acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive the admissions process is over there?

2 years ago

How exactly do I interpret PSAT Scores?

Hello everyone, I just got my PSAT scores and I'm not too sure how to decipher them. Can anyone here explain the PSAT score range to me and what an average score is? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Clarification on Provisionally Accepted Status?

Hey, recently got an email from a college stating I've been 'provisionally accepted'. Not quite sure what that means. Am I in? Or are there further conditions to meet?

2 years ago

Average SAT score - where do I stand?

Hi all, I just got my SAT score and want to understand how it compares. What's the average SAT score? Are there substantial differences from one state to another? Any info would be appreciated.

2 years ago

How are AP Exam grades calculated?

Hi everyone! Just a quick inquiry. I'm curious as to how AP exam grades are calculated. What contributes to the final score? Is it solely based on the exam or are there other factors in play as well?

2 years ago

Wake Forest and ACT - Any Info?

Hey, anyone here know how much Wake Forest University weighs the ACT in their admissions process? I've got decent GPA and ECs, but just wondering if a stellar ACT score is a must.

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon ACT Admission Requirements?

Hey folks! I have Carnegie Mellon on my target list and I'm thinking... what ACT scores does Carnegie Mellon generally admit students with? Any insights would be appreciated!

2 years ago

What's U of South Carolina's acceptance rate?

Hi all, I'm currently a junior seriously considering the U of South Carolina. Does anyone know what their acceptance rate is? How competitive is it to get in?

2 years ago

GPA Requirements for U of Houston

Hey homies! I'm really interested in the University of Houston, but I'm not too sure about their GPA requirements. Does anyone have any clue how competitive it is there, GPA-wise?

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate at TWU?

Hey! I'm trying to get an idea of how competitive it is to get into Texas Woman's University. Does anyone have a clue what their acceptance rate might be?

2 years ago

What are the Top Public Schools in the US

My college search is in full swing and I've been considering applying to some public schools. Could anyone help me identify some of the top US public schools and what makes them stand out? Any input o …

2 years ago

SAT Requirements for Texas State University

Hey guys! I'm preparing for my upcoming SATs and I'm quite hopeful to get into Texas State University. Do you guys know what SAT score they usually ask for? Would be immensely thankful for the info.

2 years ago

How significant is getting a perfect ACT score?

Hello, I've been intensely preparing for the ACT, and things have been going well. I'm wondering - will achieving a perfect ACT score significantly boost my chances of getting into highly competitive …

2 years ago

Percentile for a 1360 SAT score?

I just got my SAT score back and it's 1360. I've been trying to find what percentile this falls into but can't nail down a concrete answer. Any of you know where a 1360 score generally lands in the SA …

2 years ago

Importance of a 30 ACT Score

Hey everyone, I scored a 30 on the ACT. Do you think that might be enough for some of the higher-tier colleges? Does it put me at a disadvantage compared to those who are scoring above 30? I'm a littl …

2 years ago

Why is the Naval Academy acceptance rate so low?

Hello everyone, I've been considering the Naval Academy as a potential path after high school, but I noticed that their acceptance rate is particularly low compared to other institutions. Can anyone s …

2 years ago

Umich GPA expectations?

Hey everyone, I've been aiming to apply to University of Michigan and I'm kind of stressed about my GPA. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what the average GPA is for successful applicants to Umich? …

2 years ago

3.5 GPA Equivalency

Quick question: my GPA is currently a 3.5 and I'm not exactly sure what that equates to grade-wise. Can someone help me understand what this GPA means in terms of As, Bs, etc.?

2 years ago
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