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How important is it to rank high in my graduating class?

Stressed high school junior here. Just curious, how important is it really to rank high in my class? I'm near the top, but I'm wondering how much college admissions officers weigh class rank in their …

2 years ago

Menlo College Acceptance Rate

Hi peeps. I'm interested in Menlo College and was wondering about their acceptance rate? Anyone have any insights?

2 years ago

What does Princeton require for applications?

Hello friends, current junior here. I'm dreaming of Princeton for college, but not sure what they require for applications besides the basics. Anyone got any info?

2 years ago

Curious about Boston University acceptance rate

I'm looking into BU but it's kind of daunting not knowing how selective they are. Can anyone tell me what Boston University's acceptance rate is? Any insights from current students or applicants would …

2 years ago

Insight into SDSU's Criminology Major

What's the vibe like in the Criminology department at SDSU? Is the faculty supportive? Are there good internship opportunities available? I've been researching programs a lot lately, and I'd really ap …

2 years ago

Maryville University Acceptance Rate?

Hey all, researching colleges and Maryville University caught my attention. What's their acceptance rate like? Is it typically difficult to get accepted?

2 years ago

St. Mary's College acceptance rate?

Hey! So, I was looking at St. Mary's College as a potential option. Could anyone give me an idea of what their acceptance rate is like, and how competitive it is to get in?

2 years ago

Extracurricular activity examples?

Hi everyone, I'm a rising junior and I've been struggling to think of extracurricular activities to do this year. I'm interested in a bunch of subjects, but I can't seem to narrow it down. Would anyon …

2 years ago

Best Way to Study for the ACT?

Hey y'all, I need some advice on studying for the ACT. Can anyone share some successful strategies or study materials that helped them? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Standard Essay Format Queries

Hey guys, as the college application season approaches, I find myself mulling over the perfect format for my college essays. Is there a standard essay formatting guideline that is generally followed? …

2 years ago

What Are Duke University's Admission Requirements?

Hello, everyone. I've been thinking seriously about applying to Duke but I'm a bit overwhelmed. Could someone walk me through the basic admission requirements? Gosh, this whole process feels like a ga …

2 years ago

Ideal SAT Scoring

Hi, starting my junior year and eyeing the SAT. I was wondering, what is considered the best SAT score possible? I've heard about perfect scores, but I'm curious about what score range would be compet …

2 years ago

Navigating PSAT Percentiles

Hey guys, I got my PSAT score back today and got a certain percentile. But I'm honestly a bit clueless as to what it really means. Can anyone explain what the PSAT percentiles are? Are they something …

2 years ago

IIT Chicago Acceptance Rate: What's It Like?

Hi folks, does anyone know what the acceptance rate for IIT Chicago is? Would you consider it a competitive school?

2 years ago

Need help with the University of Arizona's acceptance rate

Hey guys, I'm looking into the University of Arizona as one of my options. I have some idea of their acceptance rate, but I'm not entirely sure. Any thoughts, insights, or reliable sources out there t …

2 years ago

Need advice on selecting curricular activities

Hi everyone, I'm a little bit stressed about my curricular activities. Is there a 'best' type of curricular activity that colleges tend to appreciate more? Should I only focus on what I like or should …

2 years ago

What to Do with Perfect ACT Score?

Hey guys! So, I managed to pull off a perfect ACT score. Pretty psyched! But, what does this mean for me? Do I still have to worry about other admission factors or am I on the easy street with college …

2 years ago

Hunting for the Average ACT Score

Yo, friends! I've decided to take the ACT instead of the SAT. I was just wondering what the average ACT score is. Any help is much appreciated!

2 years ago

Clarification Needed: Unweighted GPA

Hey guys, I'm seeing a lot of talk about unweighted GPAs on college applications. Could anyone clarify what an unweighted GPA is? I'm a tad confused about the concept and how it impacts my application …

2 years ago

Success Stories of Getting Accepted at West Point?

Pretty excited but also nervous about applying to West Point. Anyone out there who's been accepted? What was your experience like, and any tips you could share with an aspiring cadet?

2 years ago
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