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How Do Colleges Define Community Service?

Hello folks! I'm trying to round up my extracurriculars for my college app and was wondering how colleges generally define community service. Could some of my club activities or tutoring count as comm …

2 years ago

How are National Merit Scholarship Scores Determined?

Hey all! I'm planning to attempt the PSAT to try and qualify for National Merit Scholarship. However, I'm slightly confused about how the scores are determined? Like, what counts towards the National …

2 years ago

What Does MIT Look For?

Hey all, I'm hoping to apply to MIT next year but I'm curious about what they're really looking for. Beyond the typical high grades and SAT/ACT scores, what else do they value? Does anyone know what k …

2 years ago

What're the stats on UNCW's acceptance rates?

I’m considering applying to UNCW and would love to know more about their admission rates and what they look for in an applicant. Any personal stories or advice would be really helpful to calm my nerve …

2 years ago

How to formulate research question ideas for my AP Environmental Science project?

Hey guys, I'm taking AP Environmental Science this year and I need to create a research project. I am a little stuck on formulating ideas for my research question. Do y'all have any advice on how to c …

2 years ago

Good Schools for a Future in Criminal Justice?

Hey there! I'm seriously considering pursuing criminal justice in college, but I'm not sure which colleges to look at. Do you guys know of any colleges known for their criminal justice programs? If so …

2 years ago

In Need of Unique Speech Topics

I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for a speech I have to give in my English class. I want it to be unique and impactful. Any suggestions?

2 years ago

UT El Paso acceptance rates?

Hi all! I’m looking into UT El Paso and their offerings. Just wondering what their acceptance rate is like compared to other UT campuses. Anyone know off hand?

2 years ago

CUNY Acronym Breakdown

Quick one guys, I've been seeing 'CUNY' a lot during my college search. What does this acronym stand for? And what's special about these colleges?

2 years ago

What's Harvard's average student GPA?

Hello folks! I've been gazing at the stars, and by stars, I mean Harvard. I realize getting in involves more than just scores, but I'm curious what the average GPA of students admitted into Harvard is …

2 years ago

How selective is the Yale Young Global Scholars program?

Been looking into the Yale Young Global Scholars program and it seems really cool. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is though? Just want to know what I'm getting into. Thanks!

2 years ago

Pros and Cons of Graduating Early?

I find myself almost done with my high school curriculum, and the thought of graduating early has come up. Can anyone share their experiences? What impact does this have when applying to colleges?

2 years ago

UT Arlington - How's their financial aid?

Hey everybody, I've been accepted to UT Arlington (go Mavericks!) and I'm trying to figure out the budget. Has anyone had any experience with their financial aid office or received any UT Arlington ai …

2 years ago

Binghamton University Acceptance Rate Stats - Help?

I've been looking into Binghamton University, the stats seem great and I like what I've seen about the campus and programs. But I'm struggling to find any exact data on their acceptance rate for the m …

2 years ago

How Hard is SAT Math?

Yo, any advice on the difficulty level of SAT Math questions I should prepare for? I've seen some resources claim their problems are 'the hardest', so I kind of don't know what to expect. Thanks!

2 years ago

Understanding Financial Aid at LUC

Hi everyone, I'm highly considering applying to LUC but paying for college has been a big stress for me. For those who're at LUC or have gone through the process, how is the financial aid? Does it mee …

2 years ago

What GPA Does UCSB Look For?

Hi all. I am considering UCSB as one of my top-choice schools. Can anyone tell me what the usual GPA range is for admitted students? Is there a minimum GPA required to have a reasonable shot? Thanks i …

2 years ago

Colleges for Artsy People

Hey everyone. I'm super into art and want to continue with it in college. Could anybody suggest some colleges known for their arts programs or that have good support for student artists?

2 years ago

Online ACT Prep: Worth?

Hey all! I stumbled upon ACTPrepOnline and was wondering if it's worth the investment. Any thoughts or personal experiences would be super helpful. I'm aiming for a high score and considering all poss …

2 years ago

Understanding Graphs: Independent and Dependent Variables

Hey everyone, I've been struggling a bit with interpreting graphs. Can someone explain to me how to identify the dependent and independent variables on a graph? I've heard so much about this, but I ju …

2 years ago
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