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Hey guys, I have a deep interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. I've been scouring the net for high school medical programs to get an early start, but I am having a hard time finding programs. Ca …
Here's an odd one. A friend of mine misplaced their high school diploma and needs a replacement. But they've got no clue how to go about it. Anyone been in a similar situation or have any insights abo …
Hey guys, anyone out there achieved the highest possible ACT score, or knows someone who has? What was the preparation process like? Was there a specific strategy or study schedule that helped in gett …
Hey everyone! I know I want to take the ACT, and Harvard is on my dream college list. Does anyone know if Harvard has a minimum ACT score requirement or what scores they're typically looking for? Just …
Hi, folks! I was browsing through different colleges recently and Hamline University caught my eye. I was wondering how competitive it is to get into? Anyone knows about their acceptance rate?
Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior and Yale is my dream school. Can anyone tell me what GPA I should ideally be hitting to get into Yale University?
I'm currently rocking a GPA of 90 on a 100 scale, but I'm aiming at some highly selective colleges. Do you think this is competitive enough or do I need to push for more?
In my dream world, I'd be a Quaker at UPenn next year. However, I'm a bit anxious about my GPA. Anyone has a better understanding of what's the typical GPA required for the University of Pennsylvania?
I'm currently banking on the Bright Futures Scholarship to help fund my college journey. Can anyone share what sort of GPA they're looking for?
Hello everyone, I have my heart set on Princeton after visiting the campus last summer. My school doesn't do weighted GPAs, and I currently have a 3.9 unweighted GPA. Is this good enough for Princeton …
Hey, I am eyeing UC Santa Barbara as one of my targets (I'm from California). However, my GPA right now is a bit on the lower side at 3.6 unweighted. Can anyone give me an idea of what GPA I should be …
Hey y'all, I'm only a junior but I'm starting to think about colleges and I'm really interested in Duke. I know GPA isn't everything for admissions, but I'd appreciate if anyone here has a ballpark es …
Hi! So, I'm a freshman and I just took the PSAT. Just curious, what would be considered a good score for someone in my grade? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I've been working on pulling my GPA up and it's now a 3.8 (thank goodness!). But, I'm trying to be holistic and I know colleges look at more than just grades now. Do you guys have any tip …
Hey folks, I'm thinking about some potential topics for my college essays and I'm curious - what makes a good research question? How broad or specific should it be? Thanks a lot for your help!
Hey y'all, can anyone explain when exactly I'll have access to my SAT scores after I've taken the exam? I've heard mixed stories about when they come out, and I want to plan ahead. Any idea when I can …
Hey there, fellow anxious juniors! I'm in the process of studying for my SAT and was wondering what the average SAT scores for incoming Georgia Tech students are. I'd like to benchmark my practice tes …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior who lives in Georgia and I'm considering applying to Georgia Tech. I've heard that in-state acceptance rate can be higher. Does anyone know what the in-state acceptance rate …
Hey guys! I'm starting the search for scholarships and I heard that there's such a thing as full-ride scholarships. Does anyone know how to find these? Are there any specific ones you guys would recom …
Hey everyone. Junior here who's looking into colleges. Especially interested in FSU, but a bit shaky on the whole standardized testing scene. Do they only accept ACT scores, or are they cool with the …