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3.0 GPA: Unpacked

Hello people! So, I've been talking with my counselor about GPA for college admissions, and I've heard that a 3.0 is something to aim for. Can anyone help me understand what a 3.0 GPA actually means?

a year ago

Can someone break down the SAT format?

Hey everyone! I've been trying to understand the SAT format but it's kinda complicated. Could someone here detail the sections and maybe some strategies to tackle each? I would really appreciate the h …

a year ago

Access old SAT scores?

Heya, I'm trying to dig up some old SAT scores of mine but I'm drawing blanks. Anyone have any tips on how to retrieve these? Is there a process I need to follow? Thanks!

a year ago

Retrieving High School Transcript

Hi all, I could use some help figuring out how to get my transcript from high school. Who should I contact about this, and what's the process usually like? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Getting into UT Austin - Tips?

Hello everyone! I've been working hard to get into UT Austin. Does anyone have advice on what the admissions team is looking for, or any tips on standing out from the competitive crowd?

a year ago

Seeking advice for Princeton Admission

So, Princeton - awesome but intimidating. I want to apply but the competition seems unreal. Any recommendations or tips on how to increase my chances? What qualities are they looking for in students?

a year ago

West Point admission: How competitive is it?

Hello there! I am really interested in West Point and I want to know more about the admission process. How competitive is it? What kind of profile usually gets in? Also, are there any specific extracu …

a year ago

What defines a weighted GPA?

Hello everyone! I’ve heard numerous times about weighted GPAs and I know it has to do with the difficulty of the classes we take, but what are the specific ways that a weighted GPA is calculated? And …

a year ago

What's the difference between a weighted GPA and an unweighted GPA?

Hey y'all! Guess who's confused over what seems to be a significant part of the college application? Me! So, what's the deal with weighted and unweighted GPA? See, I have both listed on my transcript, …

a year ago

Webster University acceptance rate: What is it like?

Webster University is on my list of colleges to apply to. I wanted some insight into their acceptance rate if anyone here has that? Thanks a lot in advance.

a year ago

Wake Forest GPA requirements?

I'm passionate about applying to Wake Forest but I'm stressed about whether my GPA is competitive enough. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of their GPA requirements? Thanks!

a year ago

Calculator rules for the ACT?

Hey guys, I'm starting to prep for the ACT and I'm a bit confused about the rules for calculators. Can anyone clarify what calculators are allowed during the ACT?

a year ago

Wagner College acceptance rate?

Does anyone here know about Wagner College's acceptance rate? I guess I'm asking because I really like this college and I'm trying to gauge my chances of getting admitted. Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Average SAT score for Virginia Tech?

Hey, I'm preparing for my SATs and Virginia Tech is one of my top choices. Does anyone know what the average SAT score is for admitted students? Any advice would be great!

a year ago

Vaughn College Acceptance Rate - Any clue?

I'm looking into Vaughn college as a potential option. Anyone have any insight into the acceptance rate based on previous years? I'd appreciate all responses!

a year ago

Vanguard University Acceptance Rate - What's it like?

I'm considering applying to Vanguard University, but I'm a bit vexed. Can anyone shed some light on their acceptance rate? Any insights would be really appreciated. Thanks!

a year ago

GPA for Admission to USC

Hey everyone, USC's on my radar for colleges and I'm kind of stressing. I'm nervous about my GPA...is it true they mainly take students with 4.0 GPAs? What's the average GPA of admitted students? If m …

a year ago

US Air Force Academy Requirements?

Hello everyone! I'm planning on applying to the US Air Force Academy and was wondering if anyone could give me some information on what the admissions requirements are like? I want to be prepared and …

a year ago

Admissions requirements for University of Washington?

Hi folks, does anyone have details on the admissions requirements for University of Washington? I feel like I'm swimming in so much info I can't find what I need. Looking for specifics like GPA or cou …

a year ago

High School Subject Choices - What should I focus on?

Hey guys, just to give you some info about myself, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about college. I was wondering what subjects on the high school curriculum are the most important for college app …

a year ago
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