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Differences between Division One and Division Two schools

Super confused about Divisions in colleges. Is there a major difference between Division One and Division Two schools? Like, can we talk financial aid, programs, student life?

2 years ago

AP Spanish Literature Exam Tips?

Hola! So I'm gearing up for the AP Spanish Literature exam and I can use all the help I can get. Anyone with experience willing to share some tips or insights?

2 years ago

Pinpointing Success in High School?

Hey folks. Getting kind of serious here, but what do you think are the key aspects to being successful in high school?

2 years ago

How good is a 1440 SAT score?

Hey folks, I just got my SAT scores back and it's a 1440. I'm pretty pleased with it, but not sure how it stands up against others. Is it competitive enough for top-tier colleges, especially for STEM- …

2 years ago

Financial Aid package at George Washington University

Does anyone have any info on the kind of financial aid George Washington University offers? I'm equally drawn to their programs and terrified of how much it might end up costing me.

2 years ago

Is a 2.0 GPA bad?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and, ya know, I've always struggled to keep up with my grades. Right now, my GPA's around 2.0. Really stressing about this, should I be worried about my college applications wit …

2 years ago

Priority deadlines, what's up with those?

Hey guys, I've been super committed to the college appl process and it's been sorta wild already. I've heard the term 'priority deadline' being thrown around a lot but I'm kinda lost about what it is. …

2 years ago

What do TAMU admissions look for?

Hey guys, I've been doing my research for prospective colleges. I'm curious if anyone here knows what specific criteria or requirements Texas A&M University (TAMU) emphasizes during the admission proc …

2 years ago

The Ins and Outs of Advanced Placement Classes

Hi friends, I hope you're having a good day! I've been starting to look at my schedule for next year and I've been hearing a lot about these Advanced Placement, or AP, classes. What are they exactly a …

2 years ago

UF Admissions Rate and Competition

Been eyeing University of Florida for a while, but I've no idea how tough it is to get in. Anyone got a clue about UF's admissions rate and its competitiveness?

2 years ago

What happens in a capstone seminar?

Can someone explain the concept of a 'capstone seminar'? I've mostly heard it in relation with college courses. Is it anything like the regular high school seminars?

2 years ago

ACT Scores Accepted by Cornell University

Hi, I'm aiming to apply to Cornell University and wonder what ACT scores they typically accept. Also, do they consider both the composite and section scores? If there's anyone here who got accepted in …

2 years ago

What's the typical acceptance rate for Reed College?

I've been researching a lot of colleges, and Reed College caught my interest. Does anyone know how selective this school is? Like, what is the typical acceptance rate for Reed College? Any info would …

2 years ago

What are the 16 worst paying college majors?

Hey community, I recently heard someone talking about the '16 worst paying college majors'. Can somebody provide some insight? I'm in the middle of deciding my future career path and I'd like to avoid …

2 years ago

ACT Math Review Materials

Hi guys, I'm starting to study for the ACT and I really need to focus on the math section. Do you have any solid math review materials you'd recommend to prepare for the test?

2 years ago

Spilling the Tea on the Hardest AP Exam

So, I've heard loads of rumors about which AP exam is the toughest, but I'm still not sure I believe it. What do you guys reckon is the hardest AP exam? Totally curious to hear your thoughts.

2 years ago

GPA requirements for University of Southern California?

I'm dreaming of USC but, yikes, it sounds competitive. Anyone know what GPA they typically look for in applicants?

2 years ago

Looking for national scholarships for high school seniors

Hey there, does anyone have a reliable list or knowledge of national scholarships for high school seniors? I'm trying to find more ways to fund college.

2 years ago

What's the impression of a 36 ACT score for colleges?

Hey folks, I just got my ACT results and scored a solid 36. I'm kinda stoked but also wondering - how beneficial is a perfect score in the eyes of admissions officers? Is a 36 ACT score a major factor …

2 years ago

Accessing Past SAT Scores

Hey everyone, I'm a junior who took the SATs a little early. I'm now trying to access my old SAT scores but I'm not too sure how to go about it. Does anyone have a step-by-step? Thanks!

2 years ago
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