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I've to give a speech for an event at my school and I'm kinda stuck for ideas. Can anyone suggest some cool or inspiring topics that can get my audience engaged? Suggestions related to life lessons, p …

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about GPA. Can someone explain the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA to me? How does it affect my college admissions, especially if I've taken a lot of AP cla …

Hey y'all, been hearing a lot about weighted and unweighted GPAs. What's the main difference and when it comes down to it, which one do colleges care about more? Thanks in advance!

UC Davis has been a college I'm considering, but the GPA aspect is throwing me off a bit. Anyone knows what the average GPA of their admitted students looks like? Would really appreciate any insight, …

Quick question—as someone from an international school, I'm trying to wrap my head around the GPA scales here in America. Can someone break it down for me? And how much does it really affect my colleg …

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about applying to UT (University of Texas) next year and I'm curious, from your knowledge or experiences, what GPA typically gives me a solid chance of acceptance? Wil …

Hey guys! As a junior looking at colleges, I have questions. University of Tennessee is on my list, but what kind of GPA should I be aiming for if I want to make their cut? Is there really a huge diff …

Hello folks! Currently, I've been working hard to maximize my GPA and UC Berkeley is kinda my reach school. Given its prestigious reputation, I'm guessing they aren't handing out acceptances like cand …

Hey everybody, I hope you're all doing okay amidst this wild college admissions process! I'm really interested in attending UofM, but I'm just unsure about their GPA requirements. And do they look at …

Hi there, hope all is well. I am considering applying to Texas Southern University and I'm a bit worried about my GPA. I can't seem to find any concrete information about their GPA requirements. Has …

Hi all, as a North Carolinian, NC State is definitely on my radar. However, I'm curious as to what their GPA requirements might be. What's the typical GPA they look for? Do they weigh it differently f …

Duke is one of my top choices, and I'm stressed about my GPA being high enough. Does anyone know what's the average GPA for admitted students and do they consider the difficulty level of your courses …

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations or advice about the GPA requirements for the California State University system. Is there a range that they typically look for? And how d …

Hey everyone, I'm really trying to get my plan together for college applications, and I have Texas State on my list. But I'm kinda stressed about this whole GPA thing. What kind of GPA are they lookin …

Hi guys! Has anyone got any solid info on what the GPA requirements for Texas A&M are? I'm freaking out a bit about this whole college admission process, and I could use some clear-cut info. Especiall …

Hey everyone! I've been seriously considering Stanford for my future and I'm a little nervous about my GPA. Can anyone tell me what's the usual GPA that they're looking for? Should I be straight A's a …

Hey everyone, hope y'all are hanging in there. I've had Harvard on my dream-list for a while and I'm trying to understand the reality of my chances. Anyone knows what's the typical GPA Harvard looks f …

Hi everyone! I've got a tough question. My GPA is around 1.5 right now, and although I'm trying to bring it up, I'm worried about my chances for college. Are there colleges out there that might still …

Sorta freaking out over here. I currently have a GPA of 3.85 and I'm wondering if that's considered good for most universities? Should I be focusing on improving it, or are my efforts better spent els …

Hello, I'm a student from a pretty competitive high school thinking about applying to UMich next year. What's the typical GPA for students admitted to University of Michigan? Is there any leniency if …