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What's up, friends? I currently have a GPA of 3.0, and I'm stressing over how colleges will view this. Is a 3.0 considered average, above average, or below? Should I be working harder to bump it up?
Can anyone explain what Division 1 schools are? Sounds like it's a sports thing but I'm a bit out of the loop when it comes to college athletics. Any info would be appreciated!
Hey folks, I've noticed some discussions about alternative schools. Does anyone have experience or insights about what an alternative school is and how it differs from a traditional high school? I'm c …
Hey everyone, Arizona State University's among my top choices for college. Can anyone share info on what their acceptance rate is like? Any tips on what they look for in applicants?
Hi everyone, I'm considering taking AP Physics to boost my application. Is it generally viewed as a rigorous class by college admissions? Also, what's the difference in rigor between AP Physics 1, AP …
Alright peeps, I've been looking at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I'd love to hear about what the admissions process looks like or any unique things they look for in applicants. Any inside sc …
Hi everyone, I'm studying for the PSAT and aiming for a National Merit Scholarship. Does anyone know what score on the PSAT is typically needed for National Merit consideration? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! The Writing and Language part of the SAT is kinda driving me up a wall. I know it's mostly about grammar, syntax, and punctuation, but I'm having a hard time anyway. Anyone got any tips or …
Might sound a bit off but I'm kinda confused about the difference between unweighted and weighted GPA. Can anyone explain it to me? Would be a big help!
Quick question here. I'm trying to plan my day around the SAT test. Does anyone have an idea about what time do the SATs usually end?
Hey there, I've started looking into Northwestern University as one of my top choices and want to make sure I understand their application requirements thoroughly. Does anyone know the specifics about …
Hello, friends! I'm considering Santa Clara University as one of my top choices, and I want to know what the acceptance rate is? Is it a really competitive school to get into? Any feedback or experien …
Hey there! I'm seriously considering applying to Ohio University and I wanted to get a handle on their admissions process. Anyone got the lowdown on what they look for in applicants? Do they focus mor …
Hello people! I've got Princeton on my college wish list, but I'm kinda unsure about how high my GPA needs to be. Does anyone know what GPA they typically look for in a successful applicant? Thanks in …
Hey guys! So, I'm a junior and kinda confused about the whole GPA stuff. I mean, I know it's related to our grades and all, but can anybody help me understand how its meaning and importance when apply …
Hey guys, just a quick question. How many years of history are colleges generally expecting from a high schooler? Are there certain courses that are preferred over others? Thanks in advance.
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior on track to possibly apply to the University of Wyoming (UWYO), but I'm starting to stress a little about their admissions process. Is anyone aware of the specific …
Hey guys, I'm considering transferring to Cal State Long Beach from a community college. Does anyone know their acceptance rate for transfers? Any tips would be appreciated.
Hello everyone! I've been looking into Bethune-Cookman University recently. Does anyone happen to know what their acceptance rate is? Can't seem to find consistent info.
Hello peeps, non-native English speaker here. I'm considering taking the TOEFL for college applications. What's the highest score you can get on this test and what's a desirable score range for compet …