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Chance Me for Colorado Mesa Acceptance

I'm a bit stressed, y'all. I'm eyeing Colorado Mesa University but not sure if I have a solid shot. Can someone enlighten me a bit about their admission rate and what sort of student profile they're u …

2 years ago

Letter of Recommendation From a Fellow Student?

Is it possible to get a letter of recommendation from a fellow student for college applications? Like from a project partner or a club I’ve led? I think they could provide a perspective teachers can’t …

2 years ago

Need Last Minute ACT Tips!

Hey everyone! I've been crunching hard for the ACT coming up this Saturday, but I'm still nervous. I know there's no magic wand that will suddenly raise my score, but does anyone have any last minute …

2 years ago

Is GPA king at JMU?

I'm hoping to get into James Madison University, but my GPA isn't stellar. Does anyone know how heavily they weigh GPA in their admissions process? I have some strong extracurriculars, will these weig …

2 years ago

GPA Requirements for James Madison University

I'm really interested in applying to James Madison University, but I'm a bit worried about my GPA. What is the typical GPA requirement for admission into JMU? Is it possible to get in if my GPA is low …

2 years ago

Getting into James Madison University

Is anyone here familiar with James Madison University's admissions process? I'm trying to understand what they are looking for in their applicants. What are the typical acceptance rates and what can I …

2 years ago

Ranking the Ivy League Colleges

So, I'm trying to figure out my college list right now and I'm considering applying to some Ivies. Are all Ivy League schools basically the same in terms of prestige and opportunities, or some are gen …

2 years ago

Extracurriculars? Need ideas

Hey all, currently brainstorming for more extracurriculars to tack onto my schedule this year. Could anyone share some out-of-the-box extracurricular activities they've enjoyed? Just trying to find so …

2 years ago

Question about University of Texas requirements

Quick question, folks - I'm putting together my application for UT and wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything. What are the exact requirements needed for applying to UT?

2 years ago

CSU Bakersfield Acceptance Rates

Hey there guys! So I've been looking into CSU Bakersfield and I like the sound of it. However, I’m kind of worried about how difficult it might be to get in. Anyone here know the acceptance rate of CS …

2 years ago

What GPA should I aim for MIT?

Hey folks, junior here eyeing MIT. Could anyone shed some light on what my target GPA should look like? Also, how significant role does GPA play in the admission decision?

2 years ago

Max score on GRE?

Not 100% sure if college is my next step or if I might pursue something that requires the GRE. Just out of curiosity, does anybody know what's the highest possible score on the GRE? I read somewhere i …

2 years ago

Help! Is a 26 on the ACT good enough?

Hey guys! I just got my ACT score back and it's a 26. I'm not sure if this is a good or bad score for a junior like me who is planning to apply to some pretty competitive colleges. Any input would be …

2 years ago

Wondering about University of Alabama GPA Standards

Hey guys, I could use your advice. I'm interested in applying to the University of Alabama. Can someone tell me what are the GPA expectations? Do they look at weighted or unweighted GPAs?

2 years ago

Knowing more about City Tech acceptance rate?

Hello fellow applicants, Recently I've started to seriously consider City Tech for my college applications. Can anyone share what the average acceptance rate is? It might really help me to gauge my po …

2 years ago

Rutgers University GPA requirements?

Hey folks, I've been thinking about Rutgers University for some time now. Does anyone have an idea about what sort of GPA they're looking for? I want to make sure my academics align with what they exp …

2 years ago

Getting into Vanderbilt: Any Tips?

Been eyeing Vanderbilt for a while now. I know it's competitive, but I was wondering, does anybody have some advice on what the admissions committee specifically looks for in an applicant? Like, do th …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate at Husson University?

Hiya, guys! Husson University is on my college shortlist and I'm keen to understand my chances of getting in. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate at Husson University is? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

What's the Acceptance Rate for Indiana University Bloomington?

So, I've started looking at colleges and Indiana University Bloomington seems like a pretty good fit for me. But, I can't seem to find any recent info on their acceptance rate. Does anyone have up-to- …

2 years ago

3.3 High School GPA - Good or Bad?

So, I've heard a lot of mixed opinions on whether a 3.3 GPA is considered 'good.' I guess I'm curious to know how a 3.3 GPA may impact my college applications. Can someone shed some light on this?

2 years ago
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