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Average GPA for acceptance at App State?

Does anyone know what the average GPA for accepted students at Appalachian State is? I'm starting to think about college applications and I wanted to see where I stand.

2 years ago

UNC Average ACT for Admission

Hey guys, UNC is looking like a top choice for me. Does anyone have an idea of the average ACT score for admitted students? I'd really appreciate the info to help tailor my test prep.

2 years ago

UCSD SAT Requirements?

Heya everyone! I'm setting my SAT goals and UCSD is my dream school. Anyone got any insight on what the UCSD SAT requirements are? Any tips to make a strong application? Appreciate the responses!

2 years ago

School extracurricular activities — What's worth the time?

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie here. I want to get more involved in school but I'm not really sure which extracurriculars to join. Are there some that look particularly good on a college app? I'm interest …

2 years ago

Sample academic recommendation letter?

Hey there! I need to request a couple of academic recommendation letters. Any of you have a good sample that I could look at to know what a strong letter includes? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Average ACT scores for Stanford Applicants?

Hi all, just a junior here trying to set some goals. Wondering what the average ACT score is for students applying to Stanford? I know it’s up there, but exactly how high should I be aiming? Any tips …

2 years ago

Getting into Harvard?

So I'm aiming high - real high. I'd love to get that acceptance letter from Harvard. Anyone got some top-notch advice for making it happen? Anything that might increase my odds, or is it all just a lo …

2 years ago

USC ADmissions - ACT Scores?

USC is pretty high on my list of colleges. I've taken the ACT, but I want to know what scores USC usually seeks in their applicants. Does anyone have some insights?

2 years ago

Can You Share the Average SAT Score for UCSD?

Hello! I'm giving the SAT soon and targeting UCSD for college. Can anyone let me know the average SAT score for UCSD? It'll give me a decent idea of what I should be aiming for. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

SAT Percentile Interpretation

Does anybody understand how SAT percentiles work? I just got my scores back and I'm trying to interpret my results within the context of percentiles. Is higher better or worse? Thanks in advance for a …

2 years ago

Duke University Admission?

Hello friends, I really want to apply to Duke University next year but I'm concerned about my chances. What's it like trying to get into Duke? Does anyone know the average GPA and test scores for Duke …

2 years ago

UAH acceptance rate?

Hey everyone, does anyone have the details on UAH's acceptance rate? I'm considering applying there and just want to know the odds. Any additional info would be appreciated as well!

2 years ago

Anyone know the acceptance rate for SUNY Maritime?

What's up, guys? Starting the whole college research process and stumbled upon SUNY Maritime. Looking at majors in the marine field and wanted to ask if anyone knows the acceptance rate for this place …

2 years ago

Any recent admitted students from Stony Brook here? What was your SAT score?

Hey folks! I'm a junior right now and my dream school is Stony Brook. I'm just a tad bit stressed out about the SATs because it's getting closer to crunch time. Now, I know that the SAT isn't the be-a …

2 years ago

Need advice for the SAT test

I'm taking my SAT in a couple of months and although I've been preparing, I'm pretty stressed. Any advice from you veterans who've already taken it? Maybe some do's and don'ts I should be aware of? Or …

2 years ago

Average SAT Math scores?

Hey y'all, I'm trying to get a sense of where I stand. Can anyone tell me what is the average score on the SAT Math section? And how it changes from year to year? I'm more of a humanities person, so I …

2 years ago

Nearest SAT test centers?

Anyone know a quick and easy way to find the closest SAT test centers? I've been searching around but it's kinda confusing. Also, do different centers have different dates? Sorry if these are dumb que …

2 years ago

How long does the SAT actually last?

I'm taking the SAT next month and I want to know how long the whole thing actually lasts. I always get antsy during long tests and knowing the exact duration might help me mentally prepare. Like, incl …

2 years ago

Southwestern University admissions

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to Southwestern University. What tips can you give me on their admissions process? What type of extracurriculars are they known to value? How can I make my applicat …

2 years ago

Seeking Affordable College Options

I'm starting the whole college hunt and realized pretty quickly that colleges can be super expensive. What are some of the top cheap colleges that offer decent programs? While price is a factor, I als …

2 years ago
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