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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 …

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 …

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 …

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?

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 …

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?

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 …

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 …

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?

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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- …

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?

Hey folks! I'm kind of stressed about my GPA. Is a 2.5 considered low if I'm aiming for decent colleges? I'm not necessarily looking at Ivy Leagues, but I'm hoping for a solid state school or maybe a …

Hey everyone! I just got my SAT scores, and I made a 1250. Not sure though, where this score stands, considering the college selection process. What sort of schools would consider this a decent score? …

Ok, y'all, here's a question that's been plaguing me for a while. Is a 2.6 GPA decent? I know it's not great by any means, but how bad is it on a college app? Does anybody have experience with a simil …

Hey guys, I've realized over the past year that interior design is my passion. I'm a junior now, and looking to apply to colleges soon. Can anyone recommend what qualities or resources I should look f …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior currently putting together my college shortlist and Indiana Wesleyan University has made the cut. Can anyone share insights on the admissions procedure? What kind of students …