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Been thinking about aiming for salutarian in my class, but not exactly sure what that entails. What are the benefits and responsibilities that come with it?

Hello folks, I'm looking at applying to Salisbury University. Does anyone have an idea about its acceptance rate? Is it selective or pretty forgiving?

Hello people, I've been looking around for art colleges and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has caught my eye. I'm just curious, does anyone know how competitive SAIC's admission rate is …

My dream school is the University of Washington. I've been working pretty hard but I just wanted to know what the typical GPA is for incoming freshmen? Thanks peeps!

I'm a junior and Princeton seems like such an amazing place. What sorta GPA should I aim for if I want to be a competitive applicant? Thanks, peeps.

Hey guys, I'm doing pretty well in my classes but I've been eyeballing Duke University as a potential place to apply. Does anyone know what the usual GPA range is for accepted students there? Thanks i …

I've recently developed some interest in Ramapo College and I'd like to know their acceptance rate. Does anyone have reliable info about this? I'm trying to get a sense of my chances, you know.

Hey friends, I just received my PSAT scores. I'm wondering, what exactly do these scores signify? Do they have a considerable impact on my college applications?

I got my PSAT score back, but I'm having trouble understanding the percentiles. How exactly do they work?

Hey y'all, I'm a bit confused here, does anyone have a clear idea about the general PSAT 8/9 score range? What's considered a good score?

I've been tossing around the term 'pre-med' a lot recently, but I realized I'm not exactly sure what it means. Could someone explain it to me broadly? And what kind of courses or majors would fall und …

So I just received a letter from a college I applied to, and it says I'm 'provisionally admitted'. Could someone clarify what this means for me? Is there something specific I need to do to secure full …

Hey guys, I've been thinking about pursuing the pre-med pathway after high school. What AP classes should I take in my junior and senior year that would be useful for me as a future pre-med student? I …

I'm kinda stuck trying to find a unique and compelling topic for my persuasive essay. I sort of feel like every topic has been done to death, you know? I’d love to hear some fresh ideas or themes that …

Hey there, I've been a fan of interior design for years now, and I'm thinking of making it my major. Can someone recommend colleges with strong interior design programs? Thanks in advance!

Hi folks, it's the first time I'm posting here. I'm seriously considering Pepperdine for my undergrad studies, but the admission process seems a bit daunting. Can anyone break it down for me? What are …

I'm kinda confused between Penn State University and University of Pennsylvania. I've heard a lot of notable things about both, but I can't choose which one to apply to. Does anyone have any insights …

Hey everyone, I'm seriously considering applying to Parson's. I've always been passionate about design and their courses seem really exciting! But I'm unsure about how competitive it is to get in. Doe …

Planning to apply to Ohio State University and a little stressed about it. Does anyone know what the GPA requirements are? I'd really appreciate any insights you guys can provide.

Hey guys, I've been thinking about my schedule for senior year and I was wondering what typically comes after precalculus? What's the standard order of math classes in high school? Appreciate any advi …