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What's the admission process like at Youngstown State University?

Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to Youngstown State University and I was wondering if anyone could let me know what their admissions process is like. Is it holistic, or do they focus mainly on …

2 years ago

Need help understanding Yale's SAT requirements

Guys, I'm feeling kind of lost. I've been looking up a lot of information about Yale, but I'm not entirely sure what their SAT requirements are. Is it a specific score, or do they take the whole appli …

2 years ago

What's the average SAT score for Yale?

Hello, everyone. I'm a junior aiming for the Ivy League, with Yale being my dream school. I've been studying for the SAT like crazy, but I'm not sure what marks I should be aiming for. Can anyone tell …

2 years ago

Seeking advice on the Writing and Language section of the SAT

Hey folks! I've been really struggling with the Writing and Language part of the SAT. I'm okay with the Math, and I think I have a good handle on Reading, but Writing is giving me a hard time. Does an …

2 years ago

ACT scores for William and Mary?

Hey guys, just a junior here trying to figure stuff out. I'm looking at applying to William and Mary and I was wondering if anyone knows what their typical ACT score range is? Any advice would be appr …

2 years ago

Who exactly takes the SAT?

I have been wondering if the SAT is only for students applying to colleges in America or whether students from all around the globe intending to study in the U.S. also take it? Some insights would be …

2 years ago

Location of Harvard (Just Curious)

Hi all, this might sound like a silly question but I'm kind of clueless as to where exactly Harvard is located. I know it's somewhere in the USA, but could anyone provide a more specific location? Tha …

2 years ago

Accessing PSAT scores, help needed!

Hey everyone, I'm going to take the PSAT soon and I'm curious about where and how to check the scores once they are released. If anyone could guide me, much appreciated!

2 years ago

Submission Deadlines for Letters of Recommendation

Hi, fellow stressed juniors! I heard letters of recommendation are pretty important, right? So, when are these typically due? Is there a standard deadline or does it vary from college to college?

2 years ago

College Essay Deadlines

Hi guys! Junior here and starting to work on my college essays. Do we have a general consensus on when these essays are typically due? Has it changed because of the pandemic? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Getting Into Colleges - Easiest Options?

Hey there! I know college admissions can be super competitive. Just for my peace of mind, does anyone know which colleges are generally considered to be the easiest ones to get into?

2 years ago

Average SAT Scores

Hey all! I've just started SAT prep and am kinda stressed about what score to aim for. Does anyone know what the average SAT score usually is, and how it's calculated? Any information would be super h …

2 years ago

Toughest Degree to Pursue in the U.S.

Hello everyone! I've been thinking about my career path and I'm genuinely curious - what's the hardest degree to get in America? I don't mind a challenge but it's more about understanding and preparin …

2 years ago

Question about GPA scale

Yo guys, been seeing a 5-point GPA scale mentioned in some places, that's different than my school's 4.0 one. Can anyone explain what this is and how it works? Would universities convert my GPA if I'm …

2 years ago

GPA 3.2: Good, bad, average?

Hey fellow juniors, I just calculated my cumulative GPA and it's 3.2. What's your opinion on this? Where do I stand?

2 years ago

Clarification on GPA scale

Hey everyone, I'm slightly mixed up about the grading scales. What's the GPA scale like in the US? Is it different from the one they use internationally?

2 years ago

What should I expect from the AP World History class?

Hey everyone, I'm considering taking AP World History next year but I'm not quite sure what to expect. Could anyone who has taken the class before share their experiences? Will it be super time-consum …

2 years ago

Topic Ideas for Persuasive Speech

Hi everyone! I’ve got a big persuasive speech coming up and I'm running out of unique ideas. Can you suggest some engaging or provocative topics that can make for a great speech? Really need this to g …

2 years ago

Which AP Exam is the Most Challenging?

Hey community! I'm planning my senior year schedule and thinking about taking on some more AP classes. But, I'm curious and a little worried - which AP exam is generally considered the most difficult? …

2 years ago

How to Gauge Your Class Rank?

Alright people, so how should one interpret their high school class rank? What's considered a 'good' class rank? And is this something colleges regard highly in the admissions process? Thanks for your …

2 years ago
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