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What Can I Achieve with an All B's GPA?

So, I've kept a consistent B average throughout high school. While I know it's not at the top, I'm wondering what type of college might find this GPA acceptable? I'm stressing about this quite a bit, …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate for University of Florida?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've started researching some universities. Does anyone know what's the current acceptance rate for UF? Also, can you guys share some tips on getting accepted there? Tha …

2 years ago

Early Scores: What's the Deal?

Hey guys, I've heard some folks in my school talking about getting 'early scores' for college entrance exams. It's got me curious. What does this mean exactly? And is it something I should be consider …

2 years ago

What GPA do I need for Arizona State University?

Hi, everyone! I'm a junior with a decent (not extraordinary) GPA and I've been interested in applying to Arizona State University. Can someone let me know, what's the average GPA for an admitted stude …

2 years ago

Curious about U of Florida's Acceptance Rate

Hey everyone! I'm a junior seriously considering the University of Florida. Can anyone give me an idea of their acceptance rate? Should I stress?

2 years ago

Lookin' for Division 2 Colleges by State

Hey y'all! Not really feeling the D1 scene and I'm thinkin' about keeping it D2 for college - bringing balance between my sport and academics. Is there a resource that breaks down Division 2 colleges …

2 years ago

How's the Computer Science program at Texas A&M Corpus Christi?

Hey everyone! I've definitely got my heart set on studying Computer Science and Texas A&M Corpus Christi is one of the schools I'm considering. Anyone have insights on the strength of their program? M …

2 years ago

Is there a chemistry AP formula sheet to prepare with?

Hey guys, I'm currently enrolled in AP Chemistry and I'm not gonna lie, it's a bit challenging. But, I want to excel and ace the exam. Do you know if there's a comprehensive formula sheet or anything …

2 years ago

Preparing for AP Physics Exam

Wassup guys, I've got AP Physics on my schedule for next year and I'm already dreading the exam. Has anyone here taken the test before and if so, what resources did you find most useful to prepare for …

2 years ago

Unweighted vs Weighted GPA: What's the difference?

I'm a junior trying to understand my GPA more clearly. I know that colleges look at both weighted and unweighted GPAs, but I'm unsure of the difference between the two. Can anybody break it down for m …

2 years ago

Sophomore Year Pre-ACT Scores. What's Average?

Hey fam, I've taken the Pre-ACT as a sophomore and I'm slightly apprehensive about my score. I'd appreciate if someone could tell me what the average Pre-ACT score for sophomores is. It'd really help …

2 years ago

Deciding on an engineering major with so many possibilities?

Hello there! I'm eager to study engineering, but man, there's like 200 kinds. How do you decide on a particular type of engineering to pursue? Does anyone have advice on this exploration process?

2 years ago

Conversion of 1100 SAT Score to ACT

Hey guys! Just wondering how an 1100 SAT score translates to ACT? I'm trying to decide which test to take. I've done some practice tests and my SAT score is consistently around 1100. Does anyone know …

2 years ago

International Baccalaureate - What's the Drill?

I've been hearing a lot about IB classes recently. Could someone explain what they are and how they differ from standard high school classes or AP classes? Are they more beneficial when applying to co …

2 years ago

What Does 'Highest Honors' in High School Mean?

I've been hearing about graduating 'with highest honors' from high school. But what exactly does that mean? How do you achieve this? And do colleges place a great deal of emphasis on this?

2 years ago

How competitive is it to get into Bates University?

So, Bates University has caught my eye, but I'm just feeling a little stressed about the acceptance rate. Is it extremely competitive, or do I stand a good chance with decent academics and activities? …

2 years ago

How Do I Ace Writing Argumentative Essays for College Applications?

Hey guys, my teachers have been saying that the ability to craft a good argumentative essay is essential not only for our AP exams, but also for college apps. I kinda struggle with this genre. Can any …

2 years ago

Good ACT Score

I've been preparing for the ACT and I'm kinda unsure about what score range is considered strong or competitive for admissions. Can anyone help me out in understanding this?

2 years ago

Navigating Cornell's Admission Requirements

Hey y'all, I've been eyeing Cornell as my dream school since forever, but I'm kinda unsure about the specific admission requirements. I know that these things can be a mix of academics, test scores, a …

2 years ago

Does MIT require any specific components in its applications?

Hey everyone, I'm just wondering, other than academics and extracurriculars, is there something specific that MIT takes into account when reviewing applications, such as a portfolio or specific essays …

2 years ago
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