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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, …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 …

a year 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 - …

a year 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?

a year 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!

a year 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 …

a year 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

a year 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 …

a year ago

Virginia Tech Admissions - What's the scoop?

Hey, everyone! I'm a bit curious about Virginia Tech's acceptance rate. I'm a junior now and it's one of my top choices. Can anyone share their experiences or insights? Is it considered a selective sc …

a year ago

Unpacking AP Statistics Past Exams

Hi everyone! I'm prepping for the AP Statistics exam. Just wanted to ask if anyone has any tips on how best to use past exams for revision and what areas typically give students the most trouble?

a year ago

Looking for speech topics for school

Hey everyone, I’ve been assigned a speech for my English class and I’m stuck on what to choose for a topic. Does anyone have any interesting, engaging, or thought-provoking ideas? Any help would be am …

a year ago

GPA Confusion - Is a 4.5 good enough for applying to colleges?

Hey everyone! I've been maintaining a GPA of 4.5 up till my junior year. Is it considered impressive enough for top colleges? Or do I need to put some more grind to push it higher? Looking forward to …

a year ago

Wondering about GPA for UPenn

Hey all! UPenn is one of my top choices. I'm curious, what's the usual GPA range they accept? Just trying to assess my chances here.

a year ago
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