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UC Systems Schools: Differences and Similarities?

Hey everyone, so I'm considering applying to several schools in the UC system. While I know all these schools are part of the 'UC system', I'm unsure about what similarities or differences they have. …

2 years ago

What is the Typical GPA of a UC Riverside Student?

I've started eyeing UC Riverside as one of my top choices for college. Does anyone know what the typical admitted student's GPA is there? Or is there a minimum GPA requirement to be considered?

2 years ago

What GPA does UC Merced Require?

Hello everyone. I'm pretty nervous as I'm gearing up to apply to colleges next year. In particular, I'm interested in UC Merced. Does anyone know what GPA they look for or is there a minimum GPA requi …

2 years ago

UC Merced Acceptance?

Hi there! I'm starting to explore my college options and UC Merced seems quite appealing to me. Can anyone tell me how competitive the acceptance process is there? What can I do to strengthen my chanc …

2 years ago

What does 'UC lists' mean?

I've seen a few people mention 'UC lists' on this subreddit and I'm not entirely sure what that means. Are they talking about a list of UC schools or is it something else? Some context would be awesom …

2 years ago

What are the Admission Requirements for UC Davis?

Hello everyone! I've been seriously considering UC Davis as one of my top college picks and I want to make sure I have everything in line for my application. What are all the admission requirements I …

2 years ago

UC Berkeley: What’s the average SAT score?

Hello! I'm working my hardest to prepare for SATs right now and UC Berkeley is my top choice. Do you guys know what the average SAT score for admitted students is? Trying to gauge where I need to be. …

2 years ago

What GPA is UC Berkeley looking for?

Hi guys! I’m really interested in UC Berkeley but I've heard it’s super competitive, especially the GPA requirements. Does anyone know what GPA they usually look for? Mine is around 3.8 weighted. Is i …

2 years ago

How tough is it to get into the University of Utah?

Hey everyone! I'm currently exploring applications and the U of Utah is on my list. I've been prepping as much as I can, but I'm still worried. What’s their acceptance rate? Are there any tips that co …

2 years ago

Concerned about U of Tennessee acceptance rate

Hello, peeps! I'm really interested in the University of Tennessee and I'm about to apply. However, I’ve heard it's quite competitive. What is the acceptance rate like? Is it realistic to believe I ca …

2 years ago

How competitive is getting into U of Oregon?

Hey guys! I'm a junior seriously considering applying to the University of Oregon. I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of GPA they're looking for? Do I have a chance with a 3.6 weighted GPA? Tha …

2 years ago

Minimum GPA for University of Michigan?

Hello folks! I'm a bit concerned about my GPA as I want to apply to the University of Michigan. Does anyone know the GPA requirements, or at least, the minimum GPA that might give me a competitive edg …

2 years ago

Chance Me for U of D Mercy

Hi there! I'm planning on applying to the University of Detroit Mercy, but I'm struggling to find concrete info about their acceptance rate. Could anyone share their experiences? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

What are the SAT requirements for U of Chicago?

Hey y'all, anyone know what the SAT requirements are at the University of Chicago? I'm really hoping to apply there but I am not sure if my scores are high enough.

2 years ago

What ACT Scores Does Tulane Generally Look For?

Stressed junior here! Planning on applying to Tulane and I'm just a bit confused on what ACT scores they're looking for. Can anyone shed some light?

2 years ago

SAT Scoring Explanation

Hello! I took my SATs recently, but I'm having a bit of trouble understanding how the total SAT score is calculated. Can anyone break it down for me?

2 years ago

Debatable Speech Topics

Hi all, struggling junior here with a debate speech coming up. Does anyone have some interesting debatable topics that I can explore? Preferably something current and relevant?

2 years ago

US Colleges with Vibrant Party Scenes

Hey fam, just your average student trying to get some info. Keeping academics aside for a moment, which US colleges are known for their party scene? I'd still like to have fun during my college years …

2 years ago

Best Art Schools Rankings?

Hey folks, I want to study art and I'm trying to find out the top ranked schools. Can anyone help me by sharing which colleges you think are the best for art? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Top Partying Colleges, Anyone?

Hello everyone, I'm looking for colleges with a lively social scene alongside solid academics. Can anyone list out some of the top partying colleges? Thanks a lot!

2 years ago
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