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I'm sort of stressing as I juggle my courses and extra-curriculars. I've heard that applying early action can benefit you, right? Can someone break down what crucial dates I should mark on my calendar …

I'm starting to look at colleges, and I'm really interested in finding a school with strong liberal values. Can anyone help me out with a list of the most liberal colleges in the US?

Any IB students or alums out there who have some tips or ideas to help me brainstorm topics for my essay when I start writing it? I potentially want to major in psychology if that helps. Also, what wa …

Hey guys, I've been thinking about applying to TCU. Just wondering what the average GPA is for accepted students? And do they look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? Thanks in advance!

I'm looking at Cal State San Bernardino for next fall. Does anyone know how competitive their acceptance rate is? Any advice for making my app more attractive to them?

Hi everyone. I've been considering UIW for college but I'm a bit stressed about the cost. Can anyone explain how their financial aid system works? Do they offer good scholarships? Is the process easy?

Getting seriously stressed out about my GPA. It's sitting around 77 - is that considered a good or bad GPA? Also, how does this convert on a 4.0 scale?

Long story short, I'm looking at colleges and specifically want to stay in the city for my higher education. I know there's a bunch of SUNY schools in and around NYC, but having a bit of a hard time n …

Sup guys, I'm a junior playing high-level high school sports and the dream is to go D1. I’ve been looking at NCAA Division I colleges, but I'm not sure how to start narrowing down my options. Has anyo …

Hey there! Auburn University seems like a cool place. I'm considering applying there, but was wondering about the average GPA. Can anyone fill me in? Many thanks!

Hey folks, so I've been hearing about this weighted GPA thing a lot. Can someone explain it to me? And how does it really differ from the usual GPA?

I'm keenly looking into Point Park University. Does anyone have insight into their acceptance rate? How selective are they? Any tips on what they want to see in their applicants? Thanks in advance!

Feeling a bit antsy here. I just got a 35 on my ACT, and I'm not sure if it's considered a high score. Am I in a good position for college admissions, or do I need to retake the test?

I've been looking into different types of degree programs and I came across the term dual degree. I'm a bit unsure about what this means. Is it like majoring in two different subjects or is it somethi …

Hi folks! I'm seriously considering University of South Alabama for my further education. But I'm not sure what the financial aid landscape looks like over there. Can anyone here provide some insight …

So, I've been dreaming of Harvard for the longest time but not completely sure what they look for in their applicants. Can anyone give me some insight into Harvard's entrance requirements and maybe so …

Hey y'all, looking for some help here. I'm considering applying to UC Riverside next year, but I'm a kinda bit lost about the admission process. Does anyone have insight on how to apply and what they' …

I'm kind of in a dilemma here. I have heard so many conflicting opinions about when to take the ACT. Considering my summer is packed, what would be the ideal time range for a high school junior to tak …

Hey, fellow college hopefuls! I've got my ACT score a little bit ago and it's decent, but I'm not sure if it's good enough for the University of Florida. Has anyone recently applied to UF with their A …

Hey peeps, so I just got my ACT score back and it's a 29. I'm proud of how I did, but I'm a little unsure about how competitive this is for college admissions. Can any of you provide some perspective …