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Worried about acceptance rate at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Hey everyone! Cal Poly SLO is on my college list but I've heard that their acceptance rate is pretty low. Can anyone confirm? And if that's the case, what can I do to increase my chances of getting in …

a year ago

Electives in High School?

I just got my high school schedule, and there's room for electives but I'm a little confused about what they exactly are. I mean, I get it's supposed to be a subject that we can choose, but how import …

a year ago

Acceptance Rate for NSLC- How Competitive Is It?

Hey folks, does anyone have any idea about the acceptance rate for the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)? I want to apply but I'm wondering how competitive it is. Thanks for any help!

a year ago

What's Unweighted GPA and why does it matter?

Been seeing 'unweighted GPA' a lot in college forums. Could someone break it down for me? Like, what does it mean, and how does it factor into college admissions?

a year ago

Breaking down NCAA Divisions?

Hey guys, I'm an athlete hoping to play in college. I'm really confused about how the NCAA divisions work. What exactly is the difference between Division I, II, III? What level of competition can I e …

a year ago

What's the acceptance rate at USC South Carolina?

Hey guys, I'm really looking at USC-South Carolina as one of my top choices. I have been trying to figure out what my chances are? Can anyone fill me in on their recent acceptance rate? Just want to k …

a year ago

Navigating through Types of Engineering Majors

What's up everybody! So, I've decided on engineering... but the trick now is to figure out what kind. There're like a zillion types of engineering majors. Any advice on how I can navigate through this …

a year ago

VCU Admission - What do they really look at?

So, I've got VCU on my radar for applications. Do they focus more on GPA or extracurricular involvement? Also, what's the general admission criteria?

a year ago

Financial Aid at University of South Carolina

So, I've been looking into University of South Carolina because it's a sweet spot for me academically. But, the financial side is kind of a blur. What does their financial aid package usually look lik …

a year ago

Insight on MTSU Financial Aid?

Hey folks! So I'm seriously considering Middle Tennessee State University and I was digging into the financial aid they offer. Any experience or stories to share? Is their financial aid generous, and …

a year ago

Advice for UF SAT score?

Hi, it's ur friendly neighborhood junior! Getting kinda anxious ngl. I'm applying to University of Florida and I'm curious to know if anyone has any advice on what SAT scores the University of Florida …

a year ago

Financing Emory University - any tips for navigating financial aid?

Hey guys, my dream school is Emory University but I'm a little worried about the cost. Anyone have any insider info on their financial aid packages? Ideally some tips on how to maximize the amount I r …

a year ago

SAT Scores, University of Michigan?

Hey, Michigan hopeful here! Anyone know what the average SAT scores U of M accepts are? I'm trying to figure out if I'm competitive or if I should re-take the test. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

a year ago

Understanding the Ratio in a Right Triangle for SAT Math Prep

Hey folks, I've been studying like crazy for the Math section of the SAT (not my strongest area, to be honest). I'm struggling to manage understanding ratios in right triangles. Any advice on how to g …

a year ago

Latest info on SAT scores for Ivy League?

Is there anyone who can shed light on the latest acceptable range of SAT scores for Ivy League Schools? I'm trying to figure out what score I should be aiming for in my prep.

a year ago

ACT versus SAT difficulty

Hey community, I'm planning on taking standardized tests next year but I'm not sure which one to pick. Is the ACT harder than the SAT? Could use some advice on this!

a year ago

Understanding GPA at Penn State University

Hey guys, I've been looking at Penn State University for a while now and was wondering about their GPA expectations. What's the average incoming freshman GPA at PSU? Is it exceptionally high, or is th …

a year ago

Understanding PSAT Score Ranges

Hey folks, I'm trying to get a handle on all this standardized testing stuff. I'm taking the PSAT this year and I've been getting some confusing info about what counts as a 'good' score. Can anyone ex …

a year ago

Free PSAT Practice Tests?

Preparing for the PSAT and, being honest, the test prep books are super pricy. Anyone knows where I can get free PSAT practice tests? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

What's the acceptance rate at UWF?

Hi folks, so I've been narrowing down colleges recently and the University of West Florida (UWF) caught my eye (beautiful location and some great programs!). However, I couldn't find much on their acc …

a year ago
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