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Understanding GPA: Is having a 2.6 a good thing?

Hey folks, got a bit of a concern here. My counselor recently told me my GPA is sitting at 2.6, not sure if that's good or bad. I'm aware it might vary depending on where I plan to apply, but could an …

a year ago

Any suggestions for introduction examples for argumentative essays?

Hi all, I have an assignment to write an argumentative essay but I'm having some issues with the introduction. I'm not sure how to make it powerful and engaging. Does anyone have any suggestions or go …

a year ago

Let's discuss: all about UCs

Anyone here have insights/info about all the UC's. I'd love to understand more about them individually before deciding which ones to apply to. Thanks!

a year ago

What's the acceptance rate for Illinois Wesleyan University?

I'm seriously considering applying to Illinois Wesleyan University and was wondering what their acceptance rate is. I'm hoping to increase my chances of getting accepted. Any tips from those who have …

a year ago

List of all D1 Schools?

Hoping to be a D1 Athlete and I need info on this. Can anyone share a reliable list of D1 schools around the U.S? Thanks in advance for your help!

a year ago

Understanding the scoring for IB exams

This might be a frequently asked question, but how are IB exam scores calculated? I've heard some mentions of components like Internal Assessments, but I'm not quite sure. If someone could explain thi …

a year ago

How is an all B GPA viewed in college admissions?

Hello, my fellow applicants! Been grappling with this question lately...how does an all 'B' GPA fare in college applications? Do colleges see it as underperforming or totally decent? Thoughts?

a year ago

Insights on Albany State University acceptance rate?

Hey there! I was just scouting around Albany State University's website and couldn't find much about their acceptance rate. Can anyone clue me in about this? It'd really help to understand my chances …

a year ago

Succeeding at Howard University—What's the SAT Score Expectation?

Hello folks. Howard University is one of my top choices, and I'm trying to get a sense of the SAT score I should be aiming for. Anyone have current information on the typical SAT requirements for Howa …

a year ago

UMBC Admissions Process Insights?

Hey guys, I'm currently doing some pre-applications research and I'm interested in getting some insights into the University of Maryland, Baltimore County admissions process. Has anyone been through i …

a year ago

How's UC system ranking?

Does anyone have information on where the University of California schools rank both nationally and globally? I'm especially interested in hearing about Berkeley and LA if you've got specifics.

a year ago

What are MIT's average SAT scores?

SATs are coming up soon, and while I've been prepping, I want to know where I should aim. What are the average SAT scores for accepted MIT students? Does MIT value the SAT heavily in their admissions …

a year ago

Tuition at Portland State University

I'm trying to plan my finances and I wanted to know how much I should anticipate for tuition at Portland State University. Could anyone give me an estimate or tell me where to find accurate info? Any …

a year ago

What's the Navy's acceptance rate?

I've been thinking about a military career and the idea of joining the Navy is appealing. But I wanna really evaluate my options. I'm curious, what's the acceptance rate for the Navy? Is it super comp …

a year ago

Admissions at University of Northern Colorado?

I've been researching colleges and one that popped up on my radar is the University of Northern Colorado. Does anyone have any info about their acceptance rate or what sort of grades and test scores a …

a year ago

Just How Good Is a 4.0 Weighted GPA?

Hey folks, I've maintained a 4.0 weighted GPA throughout high school. While I'm proud of this, I can't help but feel a bit anxious about how 'good' this is in the eyes of college admissions. Any insig …

a year ago

Any stats on Roosevelt University's acceptance rate?

Quick question guys. Does anyone have any stats on what Roosevelt University's acceptance rate looks like? It could really help me understand what my chances might be like. Thanks!

a year ago

Details about RSI summer program?

Hey fellow students, I recently heard about the RSI (Research Science Institute) summer program but I'm sorta clueless about it. Has anyone attended the program or know a bit about it? Like what's the …

a year ago

Disentangling Independent and Dependent Variables

Anyone majorly into stats, or just good with research terms? I always get mixed up between independent and dependent variables. Can you give me some simple examples to help me understand and different …

a year ago

Studying for the SAT—Practice Test Strategies

Okay, so I understand doing SAT practice tests is crucial for performance on the actual test, but I'm having a hard time getting started. How do you guys approach taking the practice test? Are there c …

a year ago
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