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Zero Application Fee Schools by State

So I'm looking for schools with no application fee specifically in my state. It's hard to find comprehensive lists sorted by state though. Anyone know where I can find that?

2 years ago

Best Colleges for Writing

Big fan of writing here, and I'm hoping to pursue it in college. Any suggestions on colleges with strong programs or that are just generally good for writers?

2 years ago

Getting into College of Charleston

I've been considering the College of Charleston and was wondering about their GPA requirements. Do they look at unweighted or weighted GPA, and do they consider class rigor?

2 years ago

Wondering About GPA Requirements

Hey guys, I've been trying to understand the whole GPA aspect of college admissions better. Does anyone know what exactly college gpa requirements mean? Like, is it a strict cut off or more of a guide …

2 years ago

Understanding Class Ranks

Hey y'all! I did some research but I'm still a bit confused about class ranks. Like, how do they affect our chances when applying to colleges, and do all colleges care about class ranks? Thanks in adv …

2 years ago

AP class recommendations?

Hey guys! So I'm in my junior year and planning ahead for senior year. I want to challenge myself but not sure which AP class to take. Got any recs?

2 years ago

City College Acceptance Rate?

Does anyone have any information about the acceptance rates at City College? I'm planning to apply later this year and wanted to know my chances of getting in (I have a decent GPA and decent SAT score …

2 years ago

AP Chemistry Exam Tips?

Hey everyone! I'm taking the AP Chemistry exam this May, and I'm kind off freaked out by how hard everyone says it is. Could use some advice on how to start my prep and what resources are the best.

2 years ago

Looking for inexpensive California colleges

Hey there folks, I'm a high-school junior from Oregon with a 3.7 GPA. I've been thinking about applying to colleges in California for the weather and everything else it has to offer, but I'm a bit str …

2 years ago

Central Washington University Admissions Questions

Hello! I would like to ask about the admissions process at Central Washington University. I'm applying there next year along with a few other colleges. Does anyone have any particular advice or insigh …

2 years ago

SAT writing practice tips?

Hi everyone! Can you give me any tips to improve my SAT writing score? It seems like the one area where I always lose points. I've been practicing, but I'm not seeing a lot of progress. Any reliable r …

2 years ago

How to apply to UNLV

Hi there, I am considering applying to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Can anyone guide me on their application process or any specifics I need to pay heed to while applying?

2 years ago

Ideal SAT scores for Syracuse?

Hey everyone! Syracuse is one of my top choices and I'm wondering about the SAT scores they usually look for. Anyone got any info on this?

2 years ago

Looking for information on Ball State University's application process

Hey guys, anyone here applied to Ball State University? I've been considering it. Could use some intel on the application process – like what they're really looking for in a candidate, how competitive …

2 years ago

Looking for advice on applying to California Baptist University (CBU)

Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm really set on applying to CBU. Is there anyone who's been through the process and can offer some advice or insights? Are there any specific things they're known to …

2 years ago

CEEB codes - what exactly are they?

Hi there! I keep seeing 'CEEB codes' come up when I'm looking into colleges and I'm kinda lost. Can somebody please explain what these are and why they're important for the college application process …

2 years ago

Taking College Classes in High School - Is it possible?

Hey all! I was just wondering if it's possible to take some college classes while in high school. It seems like a good way to get a head start but I can't find much information about it. Can anyone he …

2 years ago

Does anyone know if you can superscore the SAT?

Hiya, I've heard the term 'superscoring' being thrown around in relation to the SAT but I'm not really sure what it means. Can anyone explain if and how you can superscore your SAT results?

2 years ago

What's the deal with California State University Northridge admissions?

Hi folks, I'm pretty interested in applying to California State University Northridge and I'm wondering about the admissions process. What's their process like, and what do they prioritise in applican …

2 years ago

PSAT Scores - How do you calculate it?

I'm needing help understanding how to calculate my PSAT score. I remember something about it not being the simple total of correct answers. Can anyone give me an easy-to-understand explanation? Apprec …

2 years ago
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