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Is Cal State Dominguez Hills Tough to Crack?

I'm interested in Cal State Dominguez Hills for the proximity and programs. But can someone provide an idea about its acceptance rate? I just want to get a sense of how selective the admission process …

a year ago

How Difficult is it to get into Brown University?

Hey, just wondering if anyone might know about Brown University's acceptance rate. I've been hearing how competitive it is, but I'm not sure of the exact figures. Does anyone know?

a year ago

Act Results - Timing?

I took the ACT a couple of weeks ago and am super anxious to see my results. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for ACT results to be released?

a year ago

Penn State Berks acceptance rate?

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to Penn State Berks but I want to get an idea of how selective they are. Does anyone know about their acceptance rate?

a year ago

How Accessible is Cal Poly?

Cal Poly's programs seem really appealing to me, but I'm a bit stressed about their acceptance rate. Anyone on here knows how hard it is to get accepted? Any advice on how to improve my chances would …

a year ago

What does it take to get into Arcadia University?

I'm considering applying to Arcadia University, but can't seem to nail down the acceptance rate. Can anyone share how difficult it might be to get accepted there? Your personal experiences or stats wo …

a year ago

How to Approach Academic Recommendation Letters?

Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to ask my teachers for recommendation letters and was wondering if there's a particular template or format they should be following. I know they should talk about me ac …

a year ago

Engineering Types - So Many Choices!

I've decided to major in engineering but suddenly I'm facing the question of what type. How many types of engineering are there? And how much difference does it actually make which one I choose? Any e …

a year ago

Big Ten - Exactly How Big Is It?

I'm interested in applying to Big Ten schools but I realized I actually don't know how many schools are in the Big Ten. I tried googling it and got some conflicting results. Can anyone help me out wit …

a year ago

AP US History—A Mountain or Molehill?

I've been pondering whether to take AP US History next year. Some people say it's super hard, while others claim it's manageable. Could those who have taken AP US History shed some light? Thanks in ad …

a year ago

AP Psychology—How Tough Is It?

So, I'm seriously considering taking AP Psychology next year, but I've heard mixed reviews about its difficulty. Can anyone who's taken it give me a realistic overview? Like, how intensive is the cour …

a year ago

ACT requirements for the University of Georgia

What's the average ACT score for admitted students at University of Georgia? Does anyone know where I can find this info? I'm just trying to see if I'm in the range or if I need to retake.

a year ago

In Search for the Best SAT Prep App

Hey folks, my SAT's are looming and I'm frantically looking for a solid prep app that'll help me prepare effectively. Any feedback on what's worked for you would be super appreciated.

a year ago

How to Convert 4.3 Weighted GPA to Unweighted?

Hi folks! Lately, I've been trying to figure out my GPA. My school uses a weighted system and my GPA is 4.3. I've been seeing a lot of unweighted GPAs around. How exactly do I convert my weighted GPA …

a year ago

SAT Cancellation Dilemma: How to Do It?

Hey, everyone! I signed up for an SAT test date, but now I have a conflict and can't make it. Can anyone guide me on how I can cancel my test or change the date? I don't want to lose the fees I've alr …

a year ago

Examples of academic honors

Hey team, I'm completing my college applications and the 'Academic Honors' section has me stumped. What exactly counts as an academic honor? Could you guys give me some examples so I can better unders …

a year ago

Understanding average SAT scores

Hey guys, I've been trying to wrap my head around SAT scores. What's considered an average SAT score? And how much does it affect your college application? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

a year ago

Seeking clarification on the 30 60 90 ratio concept

Hello all, I'm studying trig right now and I'm stumped by this 30 60 90 ratio concept. I get that it's about triangles but how does it exactly work? And how significant is it on the SATs or ACTs? Any …

a year ago

How does a 3.6 GPA look for college apps?

Hey everyone, I'm currently holding at a 3.6 GPA and I just wanted to get a feel for where I stand in the college admissions landscape. Is this an average GPA for most colleges or should I be aiming h …

a year ago

Significance of a 25 ACT score

Hey gang, I got a 25 on my ACT and I'm not sure how to feel about it. Does this score limit the colleges I can apply to? Or should I be aiming to improve my score? Looking for some guidance here. Than …

a year ago
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