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Hey fellow redditors. Here suffering from junior year stress. 😂 Leaning towards applying to CSU next year, just curious about what GPA range they usually accept. Any idea, anyone?

Hey everyone, I am planning to apply to Baylor next year. Anyone know the average accepted GPA or the GPA cut-off Baylor typically goes for? Any info would be great, getting a bit nervous.

Hey there! I'm currently interested in applying to UCLA, but no clue about what GPA range they're looking for. Has anyone got some insights about that? I would be really grateful.

Hi folks! I've been seriously thinking about applying to UCSD, but I'm a little unsure about how my GPA stacks up. Does anyone know what they typically look for in terms of GPA? Thanks in advance for …

Hello guys, I'm a little bit confused with GPAs. What range does an 'A' average generally fall into on a 4.0 scale? Just trying to get a clearer picture.

Hey, y'all. I'm currently a junior considering applying to Clemson. My GPA is decent, but I'm not sure how it compares with the average accepted student. Does anyone know what GPA they usually look fo …

I'm really interested in Harvard, but it's a bit intimidating. What are the essential requirements for an applicant? Aside from the GPA and test scores, what else do they value in aptitude or experien …

Hello all, I have my sights set on UC Berkeley, but I'm a little concerned about how my GPA stacks up with the average admitted student's. Does anyone know what is the ballpark average GPA?

I think I'm decent in terms of the average GPA they look at, but my Freshman year wasn't exactly great. Will that negatively impact my chances at UC Santa Barbara?

Hey everyone, I’m a junior with a passionate streak for visuals arts and I'm looking at college programs for art. What are some of the top art schools in the US that I should consider applying to?

Hi everyone. Just trying to understand this whole process better. What does 'provisional acceptance' mean in a college context? Does it guarantee admission? Trying not to freak out too much!

I'm seriously considering going to the National Youth Leadership Forum for Engineering. Is it worth it? If anyone has attended, can you share your experience and how it impacted your college apps?

Hello folks! I have to write an argumentative essay for my English class and I have no clue where to start. Could somebody share a sample or guide me on how to go about it? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit lost and could use some help. For those who have applied to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, can you tell me more about the process? Like how did you handle the applicati …

I'm interested in Kenyon University. Does someone have the current acceptance rate? I want to assess my chances before I apply.

I've been hearing a lot about 'regents' within my school and I'm not too sure what they mean. Can somebody clarify what regents are? Also, how significant are they in terms of applying to colleges?

Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I've been considering the CUNY schools for their affordable tuition and great location. But since there are so many, I'm having trouble deciding which ones to apply to. Coul …

Hello pals, I got my PSAT score back and I'm not super sure how to feel about it. I'm in my sophomore year currently, what would you guys consider a 'good' PSAT score for someone in my grade? What's t …

Whats up everyone! I'm brainstorming for colleges to apply to and the main angle I'm going for is game design. I'm pretty into the coding and creation aspects of game development. Any suggestions on s …

Hey guys, I'm planning on taking my SATs early next year and wanted your opinion on the best prep books to get me started? Something that has great tips, strategies and provides a comprehensive overvi …