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What's the national average score for the ACT?

Hey all, I've been practicing for the ACT lately and can't help but wonder what the national average score is. What score should I aim for to be above average?

2 years ago

How does a great academic recommendation letter look?

Been stressing out a bit about my academic recommendation letters for my college apps. Is there an ideal template or essential components that need to be in them? Any guidance on what my teachers shou …

2 years ago

What's going on with Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate?

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I've been looking into Kalamazoo College for a while now. Can anybody provide information about the acceptance rate there? Looking forward to hearing from you.

2 years ago

Applying for Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)

What's up, everyone? I've been thinking about applying for the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program. Does anyone here have experience with that? Is the application process extensive? What can I d …

2 years ago

How does the admission process work for USF?

Hello folks! I've been eyeballing USF lately and wanted some details on how their admission process pans out. What is the timeline like, and what happens after I submit my application? I'm pretty nerv …

2 years ago

AP Statistics - How Challenging Is It?

Hey everyone, I'm seriously considering taking AP Statistics next year. I've been alright with math in the past, but, you know, stats could be a different ballgame. Anybody out there that took this cl …

2 years ago

Pathway to Becoming a Medical Doctor?

I've always wanted to be a doctor and I know it's a long journey. Could anyone outline the major steps of how to become a medical doctor starting from undergraduate?

2 years ago

Is a 3.8 GPA good?

My current GPA is 3.8 and I'm wondering if this is considered good? Will this help me be competitive when applying to colleges?

2 years ago

What SAT score range is competitive for Yale University?

Hi everyone, longtime lurker here. I'm considering applying to Yale University but I'm a bit concerned about the SAT. Can anyone share what SAT score range would be considered competitive for Yale? Gr …

2 years ago

Cornell's acceptance rate: Anyone?

Hello peeps! So, I've been putting some serious thought into applying to Cornell next year. It sounds a bit intimidating, I know, but I'm up for the challenge. I'm curious though if anyone knows the c …

2 years ago

Does anyone know how The College Board converts old SAT scores?

Hello, I found some old SAT scores of my cousin as I was rummaging through some things, and I've been wondering, how are these old SAT scores converted to match the current scoring system? Is there a …

2 years ago

Understanding Admission Requirements for University of Houston

Hey there! I'm currently a junior and starting to look into colleges. I'm quite interested in the University of Houston but I'm unsure about their admission requirements. What are the specific things …

2 years ago

Can anyone describe what an official transcript looks like?

Hey all, I need to send my official transcript as part of my college applications, but I'm not super clear on what it should look like. Could anyone describe what it typically includes, and how it dif …

2 years ago

ACT scores at the University of Wisconsin?

Howdy, folks! I just recently took my ACT and I'm planning on applying to the University of Wisconsin. Does anyone happen to know what their average or range of ACT scores is? All help is super apprec …

2 years ago

What's the rundown on Kennesaw State University's admission requirements?

Could anyone here fill me in on the requirements for admission to Kennesaw State University? I couldn't find many specifics on their website. I'm focusing a lot on my GPA and extracurriculars, does an …

2 years ago

Hofstra Admissions - What's the deal?

Guys, I need some help figuring out Hofstra University's admissions process. Does anyone know the average GPA or SAT score for accepted students? I'm also hearing things about supplemental essays but …

2 years ago

Financial aid at University of Oklahoma?

Hi there, I’m strongly considering applying to the University of Oklahoma. However, I’m a little in the dark regarding their financial aid. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about the kind …

2 years ago

ACT requirements for USF?

Hey guys, feeling a bit stressed about where I stand with applying for college. Anyone knows what the ACT requirements for University of South Florida are? I can't find clear data online.

2 years ago

UH Application Requirements - What Do They Want?

Hello, friends. I'm in the process of researching and looking into University of Houston. Can anyone assist me in understanding what are the UH application requirements? Thanks in advance.

2 years ago

Release date for APUSH scores?

Hello, I recently took the APUSH (AP US History) test and I'm quite nervous about my score. Does anyone know when they'll release the scores? Is it the same date for all AP tests or does it vary by su …

2 years ago
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