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Hey guys, I've been doing some research on UCLA (dream school lol) and I'm a bit confused about their SAT score requirements. I know that the pandemic has made some schools go test-optional or even te …

Hey friends, I was wondering if anybody knows what the average GPA for UChicago is? Trying to gauge my chances of getting in, any info would help. Also, do they give weightage to GPA more than other f …

Hi there, I was just curious about what the average SAT score is for UCF. I've taken the SAT already but I'm considering retaking it to improve my score. Knowing the school's average would really help …

Hey everyone, I'm strongly considering applying to UCF but a bit worried. Does anyone know what they typically look for in accepted students? Are there any specific traits a UCF student is known to ha …

Hey there, I'm trying to figure out more about the UC system schools. Can anyone provide some insight into what the experience is like? How well are they recognized nationally? What about the differen …

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed here. I've been thinking about submitting an application for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, it seems like a really cool alternative to regular college. Does anyone know ab …

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to U of M Twin Cities in the next application cycle and trying to gauge my chances. I'm not finding clear info about their acceptance rate. Does anyone have any cur …

Heads up, folks. I am considering applying to U Rochester and I want to get a sense of the competition I'd be up against. Anyone knows what their current acceptance rate is?

So I've had my eyes set on U of Alabama for a while and am about to start my application. I'm kind of nervous so wanted to ask if anyone has any tips or special things I should look out for while appl …

Hello all! I have always been interested in engineering, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of branches it has, beyond the usual ones like mechanical, civil, electrical etc. So, I was wondering w …

Hi everyone! I am currently scheduling my classes for next year and I want to make sure I take some rigorous classes to show colleges I'm serious about STEM. In your experience, what types of science …

Hey guys! I'm working on my college essays and want to make sure I engage my readers effectively. I've been hearing a lot about employing literary elements in persuasive writing. I can think of a few, …

Studying for SAT is going fine, but I'm really hung up on some of these tricky math questions. I'm thinking that if I understand them better, my score would improve. Do you have any tips on solving tr …

Gotta do this persuasive speech for my English class, and I'm drawing blanks on topics. I figure I might as well use it as practice for my college interview. So, any recommendations on engaging topics …

So I'm born and brought up in Cali, and being pragmatic about tuition costs, it seems like UC schools are the way to go for me. However, I'm having a bit of trouble parsing through the myriad rankings …

I've been really grappling with this whole 'engineering undergrad' thing; there are just so many top undergraduate engineering schools, and it seems like I need to know which ones are truly the cream …

I've been stressing out over this ACT exam. I really want to score high, but how crucial is it to achieve a top score on the ACT test for college admissions? Like, should I keep gunning for a perfect …

I am really interested in pursuing criminal justice in college, hence I'm here, a bit anxious but still excited about the process. Can anyone share some light on the top schools for criminal justice? …

Hey, guys! Rising senior here, and I've been eyeing The Ohio State University for a while now. Wondering if anyone knows about their acceptance rate? Trying to figure out just how competitive it is to …

Hey folks, I'm eyeing Texas A&M pretty hard as one of my possible options for college. But I'm not sure what their GPA requirements are. Has anyone gone through this process and knows what to aim for, …