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Hey everybody, a bit of a different question here – I'm trying to figure out what values, attributes, and interests are common among Columbia students. What do they prioritize and focus on, both acade …

Hi folks, I'm a junior and Harvard is my dream college (always shoot for the stars right?). What kind of admissions requirements does Harvard usually have? I know about the GPA and test scores, but wh …

Hello, everyone. I'm a junior and just got back my SAT scores. They're not the worst, but they're not as high as I'd like. Can someone help me understand the highest possible composite score and the p …

Hey fam! I'm a junior in HS right now and thinking about college and all that jazz. I keep hearing about how extracurricular activities are really important but I'm stumped. What are some good ECs for …

Hey everyone! College is looming and honestly, I'm struggling with all these different 'majors' offered. Are they like specialized streams we have to choose? To what extent do they dictate what we stu …

I'm really not sure about this whole PSAT thing. I get that's like a 'practice SAT' - cute name, btw. But why should I bother with it? How does it help (or hurt?) college applications? Is it true it c …

I'm thinking about taking the ACT this year. I've heard different stuff from different people and it's kind of freaking me out. What would be considered 'passing' or at the very least, a decent enough …

Somebody explain to me like I'm five, please: What are these 'extracurriculars' that people can't seem to stop talking about when it comes to applying to college? What kinds of activities fall into th …

Hey folks, I'm a bit confused about what elective classes are in high school. Do they have any impact on college admissions? Are they supposed to be less demanding than the other classes? Also, how do …

So, not to sound clueless, but I keep hearing about APS in school and on this sub. I'm just wondering, what are APS in the sense of academics and how do they come into play when we talk about college …

This might sound kinda dumb, but what exactly are these 'Advanced Placement' courses that my counselor keeps hassling me about? Are they a compulsory part of high school? Do colleges see them as 'extr …

Hey guys, I've been having a tough time trying to figure out the GPA requirements for admission to Western Michigan. What kind of grades do they typically look for? Does anyone know if they prefer wei …

Hey everyone! I've been researching some colleges and Westconn caught my eye but acceptances seem kind of competitive. Anyone know their acceptance rate? It'd help me gauge my chances of getting in. T …

Junior year, high school. I've got my eye on West Virginia University. My GPA is solid but not stellar. Any ideas on the GPA requirements there? Any insight appreciated.

Hey guys! I'm a current junior and I've been looking into schools like Wesleyan University. Does anyone know what the average admitted GPA is for Wesleyan? I'm rocking a decent, but not top-tier, GPA …

Hello! So, I’m considering Wells College as one of my choices. Can anyone give me an idea about their acceptance rate? Roughly how competitive is it to get in there? Thanks in advance!

Just for fun, y’all. I’m curious, what's the strangest or most unique major you’ve come across? Something that really made you think, 'you can major in that?' Please share! Would be cool to know of so …

Hey, so I’m kinda confused about how the weighted GPA system works. How does it differ from the regular unweighted GPA, and how do colleges view it? Is there like a standard chart or formula to calcul …

Hi there! I’m thinking of applying to Wayne State University. I’m maintaining a pretty decent GPA right now. However, I’m curious about how hardcore Wayne State is about GPA requirements. Anything you …

Hey people, I’m a junior and WashU is one of my dream schools. Does anyone have an idea how much weight they place on GPA in their admissions process? I know it’s always important, but how significant …