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What's the average GPA for admission to RIT?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I have RIT on my list of potential colleges. To keep my expectations realistic, does anyone know the average GPA of accepted applicants?

2 years ago

What are the admission requirements for Stanford?

Hey everyone, I'm just a worried junior starting to narrow down my college list and Stanford is one of my dream schools. I get that it's super competitive and they probably look at a lot more than jus …

2 years ago

Understanding Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission

Hey guys, so I'm contemplating about pursuing engineering and one of the universities that caught my attention is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. From anyone who's been through the process or happen …

2 years ago

Stony Brook's Average SAT Score

Hey! Anyone here know what the average SAT score for students accepted into Stony Brook University is? I want to know if my scores are competitive enough.

2 years ago

University of Indiana Admissions

Hey guys, I'm starting to look into my college applications and I've got my eye on University of Indiana. Has anyone else applied there? If so, could you share your experience with the application pro …

2 years ago

What's the word on UPenn GPAs?

Hey there! I've been eyeing UPenn lately and wondered what the average GPA of admitted students looks like? Also, would anyone know how much emphasis they put on it versus everything else in our appli …

2 years ago

What's the cost of an AP test?

Hey everyone, just wondering if any of you guys know how much an AP test costs? I'm thinking about taking a few next year but I'm not sure how much it's going to dent my wallet. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Is SAT Required for Stanford?

Hey guys, just wondering if Stanford needs the SAT for admission? I've been hearing different things about test-optional policies because of COVID, so I'm not sure what's up. If anyone knows the real …

2 years ago

How Strict is Colorado Christian University Admissions Process?

Hey guys, I've been looking into Colorado Christian University for a while now. I know it's a somewhat smaller school, but I'm curious about their admissions process. Does anyone have any insights abo …

2 years ago

Understanding Total SAT Score

So, what comprises the total score of the SAT? Is it just the sum of the math and evidence-based reading and writing sections? Are there any sections that don't count towards the total?

2 years ago

Wakey-Wakey for ACT

So, I'm a bit of a late riser, but I've got the ACT test coming. Anyone knows what time does the ACT test begin usually?

2 years ago

UC Irvine SAT Scores - What's the range?

I'm quite keen on UC Irvine and I'm working towards my SAT. I can't seem to find a lot of information on what sort of SAT score range they accept. Does anyone have any idea or a ballpark estimate of t …

2 years ago

Financial Aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville

Hey, I'm planning to apply to Texas A&M University Kingsville and I'm a bit worried about the costs. Can anyone share info about their financial aid system? What percentage of students get aid and wha …

2 years ago

How does Suffolk Financial Aid work?

So, I'm considering applying to Suffolk and I've been researching their financial aid system. But, to say the least, it's a bit confusing. Can anyone breakdown how applying for their financial aid wor …

2 years ago

PSAT Score Interpretation - is 1160 any good?

Hey, fellow academic warriors! I just recently took my PSAT and landed myself a 1160. I'm kind of struggling to interpret this... Is this a good benchmarker for a junior like me? Would you say it's a …

2 years ago

SUNY Plattsburgh application: What's it like?

Okay, so I'm really considering SUNY Plattsburgh, but I'm not sure about their admissions process. Can anyone who went through it share some insights? What was the application like? When should I star …

2 years ago

Significance of national merit score?

I’ve been hearing a lot about the 'National Merit score'. What exactly is it and how important is it regarding college applications? Are certain scores thresholds for scholarships?

2 years ago

Arcadia University acceptance rate?

Has anyone applied to Arcadia University? I'm really curious about their acceptance rate. If anyone could provide some insight or point me in the direction of where to find this info, that'd be awesom …

2 years ago

Can I still get accepted into TAMU if my SAT scores are a bit below average?

Hey everybody, I'm feeling a bit stressed about my SAT scores, particularly when it comes to applying to TAMU. Is there some flexibility there if my scores are not as high as their average range? Any …

2 years ago

U of Oregon's GPA Requirements?

Hello! I've been exploring the University of Oregon as one of my potential college options. I'd love to hear from anyone who knows about the average GPA requirements at UO? And how much weight do they …

2 years ago
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