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Understanding Different Math Classes

Yo fellow juniors... I'm kind of stressing here. I'm trying to figure out what math to take next year. Anyone got a good breakdown of the different math classes often available in high school? Calc, p …

a year ago

What Does 'Prospective Student' Mean Exactly?

Hey y'all, I've been seeing the term 'prospective student' a lot in my college research. Can someone give me a solid definition of what a 'productive student' is in the context of college admissions?

a year ago

Ideas for Engaging Student Debate Topics?

Howdy! Any suggestions on intriguing debate topics for high school students? We're trying to keep things engaging and relevant to our school community. Would greatly appreciate any input!

a year ago

Need Suggestions for Debate Subjects

Hey there, I'm part of my school's debate club and we're looking for fresh subjects to debate for our upcoming meets. Can anyone suggest some interesting, challenging debate subjects? Perhaps somethin …

a year ago

What's the Typical Deadline for Early Decision Applications?

Hey guys, I'm starting to map out my college application timeline and I'm considering early decision for my top choice. Just wanted to ask, what's the typical deadline for early decision applications? …

a year ago

Average GPA for Dartmouth?

Hey, I'm looking at Dartmouth as a dream school, but I'm not sure if my GPA matches their average. Could anyone tell me what GPA I should aim for to be a competitive applicant there?

a year ago

Quality of CUNY schools in New York?

Hi everyone! I'm starting to look at colleges to apply to in New York, and the CUNY system keeps popping up. Are they reputable universities? And what should I know about them before applying?

a year ago

CSUMB financial aid breakdown

Hey peeps, I was wondering if anyone could provide some information about financial aid packages at Csumb? How generous are they with their aid, especially for low-income students?

a year ago

Emory GPA requirements

Hey y'all, I'm really interested in Emory but a bit confused about their GPA requirements. I know they're a competitive school, but does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students? Or, if they d …

a year ago

Navigating the CSUF application - any tips?

Hey, I'm in the process of applying to CSUF and feeling a little overwhelmed. Any tips or guidance on how to navigate their application effectively, especially what they look for in their applicants?

a year ago

Financial aid at CSUB?

Hey everyone. I've been thinking about applying to CSUB, but I'm concerned about funding. Can someone provide some info about how their financial aid system works? Do they provide ample opportunities …

a year ago

What's the scoop on CSU Long Beach's transfer acceptance rate?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a community college student looking to transfer. I've been eyeing CSU Long Beach, but I'm a bit worried about the acceptance rate for transfer students. Can anyone provide …

a year ago

What majors are popular in schools offering a Criminal Justice program?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about majoring in Criminal Justice, but I haven't totally decided yet. I'm open to other related fields. I was wondering, what other majors do students typically pursue in s …

a year ago

How do I convert my SAT score to ACT?

I've taken both the SAT and ACT, but some of the colleges on my list prefer the ACT. Problem is, I did better on my SAT. So, is there a way to convert my SAT score to an equivalent ACT score? Any advi …

a year ago

What's your take on discussing controversial topics in personal essays?

Okay, so, I'm getting started on my college essays. I'm keen on writing about something I'm passionate about, which, in my case, is often controversial topics. Is it safe to venture into these areas, …

a year ago

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?

a year 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?

a year 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?

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year ago
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