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Top graphic design programs: how to choose?

Starting to feel the stress of college applications and I'm a bit lost when it comes to graphic design programs. I've got a list of the top graphic design programs, but how do I decide? What factors s …

2 years ago

Decoding Purdue SAT Scores

Hello all! I've been trying to decode Purdue's SAT scores for the longest time, and it's driving me up the wall. Can anyone break down the SAT scores for Purdue? Like are there any ranges or benchmark …

2 years ago

Opinions on top art colleges?

Hey guys, currently a junior and I'm really into art. I've been researching potential colleges and I'm stuck. I'm not quite sure how to narrow down my options. Can anyone share their experiences with …

2 years ago

Effective Timing Strategies for the SAT?

Hey everyone, I've been noticing that my biggest issue with doing SAT practice sections is getting the timing right. I'm either rushing through the problems or spending too much time on a single one. …

2 years ago

What SAT Score for Purdue?

Hey everyone, I'm really hoping to get into Purdue and I was wondering if anyone here knows what kind of SAT score they require? Also, how strict is that requirement?

2 years ago

Test blind colleges: how do they really evaluate us?

Hi, everyone. So I've been looking at different colleges and noticed that some are test blind, meaning they don't consider SAT or ACT scores at all. I've been working so hard to get my SAT scores up, …

2 years ago

Princeton Acceptance Letter - What does it look like?

Just daydreaming over here... but what does a Princeton acceptance letter actually look like? Do they send it out in the mail, or is it an email kind of deal? I know it's a long shot, but a kid can dr …

2 years ago

In-State Tuition for UNH?

Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm focusing heavily on college costs as part of my application strategy. As a New Hampshire resident, I've been looking at UNH. What's the in-state tuition fee situation like …

2 years ago

Differences in GPA requirements between Tennessee universities?

Hello everyone! I'm looking into Tennessee universities for applying next year. I'm curious, are there major differences in GPA requirements between these schools, or are they fairly similar? I'd appr …

2 years ago

Prepping for PSAT Tests

Hello all, I'm a bit nervous about taking the PSAT pretty soon. Does anyone have any tips about prepping for the PSAT tests? Are there any specific areas I should focus on? Any help would be greatly a …

2 years ago

Anyone have any idea about what GPA you need for University of Tennessee?

Hey pals, I'm planning on applying to the University of Tennessee, but I'm not really sure about their GPA requirements. Anyone here know the details? Moreover, what are they more interested in, weigh …

2 years ago

What factors, other than SAT scores, influence Syracuse University's admission rate?

Hey everyone, I've been looking at Syracuse University for my college choice and I noticed that their admission rate seems somewhat competitive. Besides SAT scores, what else do they consider in their …

2 years ago

Deciphering My PSAT Scores

Okay, so here it is: I've got my PSAT scores, I can see the numbers, but I just don't get what they actually mean when it comes to colleges looking at them. Can someone help break down what these PSAT …

2 years ago

Making Sense of PSAT Score Percentiles

Hi all, just got my PSAT scores back, feeling really confused about the percentile part. Can someone break down the PSAT score percentiles for me? I want to understand how well I did compared to other …

2 years ago

Average ACT scores - how do they vary by state?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit swamped trying to figure out the collegiate quagmire. I've been looking into ACT scores and noticed that averages seem to vary by state? I'm curious to understand this better - …

2 years ago

Brainstorming Speech Topics for High School

'Sup! I've got a speech to write for my class and I'm totally blank on topics. I want something that will resonate with high school students. Anyone got any killer ideas?

2 years ago

What Are My Chances at University of Virginia?

Hey guys, UVA's one of my top choices for next year. I hear it's pretty tough to get in though. Can anyone share the acceptance rate or any insider knowledge about getting into UVA? Much thanks!

2 years ago

Florida Atlantic University Admissions?

So, here's the deal. I'm a current junior really interested in Florida Atlantic University, but I'm a little unsure about the admission requirements. Can someone please break down what I should be foc …

2 years ago

Time to receive ACT Scores

Hi, I'm planning to take the ACT soon. I was hoping someone might tell me, how long does it typically take to get ACT test scores back? Could this time vary by state or region? fingers crossed

2 years ago

What are the ACT requirements for the University of Tennessee Knoxville?

Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to the University of Tennessee Knoxville next year, and I want to make sure that my ACT score is competitive. Does anyone know what their average ACT score …

2 years ago
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