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What are some D2 schools in Ohio?

Hey, I'm looking to play D2 sports in college and I'd really like to stay in Ohio. Can anybody suggest some good D2 schools in Ohio? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

How to find D1 colleges near me?

I'm an athlete and I'd love to participate in D1 sports in college. Anyone out there who knows how to locate D1 colleges near my location? Tips would be much appreciated!

a year ago

Diving into Extracurriculars

Hey everyone, I've come across the term 'extracurricular activity' quite a bit since I started my college search but I'm still a little unclear on what activities actually count as extracurriculars. C …

a year ago

Yale Acceptance Rate

Hey, I've been dreaming of going to Yale ever since I was a kid. What's Yale's current acceptance rate? Any tips for making my application more appealing would be appreciated.

a year ago

Max SAT Score Details?

Hey everyone, I'm just starting my SAT preparation and I'm a little confused about the scoring. Could anybody explain what the maximum score on the SAT test is? Would be great to know my target. Thank …

a year ago

Decoding Literary Devices in Literature

Hey, I'm kinda confused sifting through all the literary devices we've been learning in my English class. Does anyone have a good way to remember or identify these literary devices when reading litera …

a year ago

Understanding Literary Elements?

Hey guys, I'm trying to get a solid grip on the different literary elements to boost my understanding for English class and future AP tests. What are some of the must-know elements and any tips on how …

a year ago

Defining Community Service

Hi guys! I'm planning my extracurricular activities and I'm wondering what exactly is considered 'community service'? If anyone has examples or can suggest where to find opportunities, that'd be super …

a year ago

Getting into Lehigh University, what are my odds?

Yo, folks! I've been dreaming of becoming a Mountain Hawk at Lehigh University. Does anyone know how competitive the admission process is? Any juicy tips to improve my chances? Thanks so much, any hel …

a year ago

Understanding Average ACT Scores

ACT scores are so confusing! Can someone explain what an average ACT test score would look like? I’m wondering what score range I should aim for. Any insights?

a year ago

Decoding Average SAT Scores

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all this SAT stuff - what does an average score on the SAT look like? And do colleges typically want scores higher than this average?

a year ago

What's with AP Statistics?

Have been hearing quite a lot about the AP tests. Here's what I want to know - What's AP Statistics all about? Should I consider taking it if I'm not a 'math person'? Any advice?

a year ago

Getting into IB Courses

Hi, I'm a bit confused about the different academic tracks. What is an IB course and how challenging would you consider them compared to AP courses? Any advice would be appreciated!

a year ago

Confusion About 'B in GPA'

Hey everyone, bit confused about how GPA works. What is a 'B' considered in GPA? Also, how does a 'B' affect my overall GPA depending on if it's in a weighted or unweighted course?

a year ago

Understanding Honors Colleges

Hey guys, trying to enlarge my university perspective here. Can someone explain to me, what exactly is an honors college? What benefits does it offer, and how is it different from a typical college tr …

a year ago

GPA in College - What's a 3.7 in the grand scheme of things?

Question for the folks who've been through it all - what's a 3.7 GPA in college? I mean, is it considered excellent, good, or okayish? Trying to set some realistic targets for myself.

a year ago

Understanding GPA - What is a 2.0?

I've been hearing this term 'GPA' thrown around a lot. I'm kinda uncertain about it. Specifically, what does a 2.0 GPA stand for in terms of grades?

a year ago

What's the Reality Behind Getting into Harvard?

Hey everyone, I've been really stressing over my college applications lately. One of the schools on my list is Harvard, and I hear all sorts of stories about the acceptance rate and insane competition …

a year ago

FSU's Test-Optional Policy: The Real Deal?

I've been considering FSU for some time, and heard that they've decided to go test-optional. Can anyone confirm if this policy is still in place? Is there an advantage to choosing to submit scores any …

a year ago

Stanford Admission Criteria - GPA?

Hey everyone, dreaming big here and aiming for Stanford! Does anyone know what GPA they generally require for admission? I'm aware there's more to it, but would appreciate some ballpark figure.

a year ago
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