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Hey, guys! I was just wondering, what are the usual qualifications to become a salutatorian in high school? What factors are usually considered? GPA? Extracurricular activities? Any help would be appr …

Hi all, I've been looking at UNT and I'm a bit spun around by financial aid stuff. How does the FAFSA work with them? Are there any specific deadlines or steps I should be aware of? Any tips would be …

I'm seriously considering applying to Saint Michael's College, but I'd like to know how selective they are. Anyone has any insights on their acceptance rate? I heard it's pretty competitive, but would …

I've been researching Saint Leo University and I'm sort of liking what I'm seeing. But I can't get a clear figure on their acceptance rate, can anyone help me out with that?

Hi folks! I'm considering several universities in Oregon for my college journey. What's the typical GPA requirement for admission? Do different universities in Oregon hold different criteria?

Might sound a bit silly, but I'm kinda confused about the terms freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. What's the order of the high school years and what grades do these terms stand for?

I often find myself learning better online, and I'm currently eyeballing the SAT. Can you guys recommend any online SAT practice tests that are reliable and reflect the actual test well?

Hey everyone. I'm really interested in attending Kennesaw State University. Does anyone know what their GPA requirements are for incoming freshmen? Just trying to figure out if my GPA is competitive e …

Hi guys, I am genuinely interested in the University of Michigan and I am trying to grasp their admissions requirements. Is it just about decent scores and good grades, or do they look at something el …

Hey guys! I've been exploring Ole Miss as one of my college options and I think it fits. But I've got to admit, the application process is kind of daunting. Can anyone break it down for me, or provide …

Hi everyone! I do not live in Mississippi but I've been really intrigued by Ole Miss and I'm thinking about applying. I was wondering if there's a significant difference in the acceptance rates for ou …

Hello there! I'm planning to apply to Ohio State University and wondering about the average GPA of admitted students. Do they lean more towards unweighted or weighted GPAs? How competitive is the appl …

Just out of curiosity, and maybe to enhance my college list, does anyone know which universities in the U.S. have the largest undergraduate enrollments? Also, could such large enrollment numbers affec …

I've been looking into Kutztown for a bit now and I wanted to know about the competitiveness of admission there. I'm mostly curious about the acceptance rate and what GPA/test scores they typically lo …

Hey, guys. So I'm aware that colleges often appreciate seeing some form of community service in your application. I want to start volunteering, but I'm unsure as to which kinds of service opportunitie …

Hello everyone, recently I've been contemplating doing some independent study. I'm curious as to how colleges perceive it, though. Like, would it be beneficial in the applications process or would sta …

So, I'm trying to figure out the UC system and it's pretty overwhelming with how many campuses there are. Can someone give me a breakdown of the different UC campuses? Like the best for certain majors …

Hey! I've been studying my head off for the ACT and it's driving me a bit crazy. My dream school is MIT, y'know? Does anybody know what the average ACT score for accepted students is? It’d really help …

Hey to all you knowledgeable people! I've recently been looking into Youngstown State University and was curious about their admission process. What factors do they consider for admissions? How import …

Hey y'all, I got my PSAT scores back, and I'm not too sure how to feel about them. From what I've gathered, it's used to determine National Merit Scholarship eligibility, but beyond that, does my over …